ASCTrac™  WMS Optional Parcel Shipping Module

ASCTrac Parcel Shipping Modules

ASC has created a complete process for parcel shipping that will support multi-carrier shipping with the ability to manifest packages faster and more accurately. The process also supports multiple manifesting stations - as well as multiple conveyor lines feeding into those stations. The process can also incorporate our Packout Module for increased validation, container control, and ASN labeling or special handling in the process. In addition, ASCTrac supports enterprise level deployments where you may have multi-sites with multi-station shipping lanes.

 Supports All Major Carriers:

• UPS Domestic
• UPS International
• Federal Express
• Federal Express International
• Federal Express Ground
• DHL (Domestic/Intl)
• US Postal Service
• Emery 
• BAX
• Global
• Any LTL Carrier

Features:

• Ability to ship multi-carriers with one single fully integrated solution
• Seamless integration with the WMS and ERP system (addresses, item weights, client account numbers, parcel tracking numbers, delivery confirmation, etc.)
• Ship packages faster with complete automation of all shipping processes 
• Electronic carrier interfaces for easy exchange of information
• Ability to cut shipping costs with rate-shop comparisons
• Improve accuracy by reducing manual data entry and user selection of carrier/service errors
• Built-in error catching routines reduce errors by catching carrier restrictions, etc
• Maintain carrier compliance with easy application of carrier rate changes
• Maintain carrier compliance with carrier approved labels
• Reduce accessorial charges and vendor charge-backs with address validation and vendor-compliant labels
• Ability to quickly process mass mailing for large bulk orders as it is completely integrated to the WMS system (and the ERP system)
• Ability to process 3PL billing based upon your business logic for carrier rates
• Ability to quickly process required international documents
• Easy access to a full range of shipping information for customer service representatives
• Optional Delivery Confirmation module automatically validates the carriers' deliveries to see that packages were delivered as scheduled (requires carrier system access)
• Ability to scale from standard class to enterprise class

Modules:

• Standard Version: the standard site package will support multi-carrier multi-station with features listed above
• Enterprise Version: supports multiple sites with a single server. It is usually deployed for 5 sites and above
• Extreme Duty Version: for the toughest parcel shipping environments, process tens of thousands of parcels per hour
• Optional Packout Module: used for secondary validation, specific box weight checks, package control, specific labeling requirements, and more...
• Optional Delivery Confirmation Module: used for automating carrier performance
• Optional Freight Incentive Matrix Module: used in conjunction with your internal processes to rate the freight for special considerations, sales incentives, etc.

Summary:

To reduce parcel shipment confusion, your shipping area needs only one system to ship packages using multi-carriers. In addition, the shipping system needs to be fully integrated for data synchronization with your supply chain.

With the ASC Parcel Shipping module in place, combined with the ASCTrac WMS Fulfillment system, you can automate your entire operation for a much smoother operation - all at an extremely low price. The Return On Investment (ROI) is very quick, and you will be able to move more packages with much greater visibility.

See our other module pages for additional functionality and details.  Information on other available modules (and the tremendous features list) can also be obtained by contacting ASC or one of our Solution Partners.  

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