Automate the manual work in ShipEngine

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Top 5 ShipEngine friction points when done manually

Manually entering carrier rates into ShipEngine

You have to type shipping rates from multiple carriers into ShipEngine by hand instead of having them sync automatically, creating duplicate data entry work.

78% report this

Tracking updates not flowing back to orders

ShipEngine generates tracking numbers but you must manually update your order management system and notify customers because the tracking data does not automatically sync back.

52% report this

Reconciling ShipEngine labels with accounting

You print labels through ShipEngine but then have to manually match each label charge to invoices and reconcile shipping costs in your accounting software.

45% report this

Copying address data into ShipEngine repeatedly

Customer addresses from your order system must be manually copied and pasted into ShipEngine for each shipment instead of pulling automatically.

38% report this

Switching between ShipEngine and fulfillment tools

You toggle between ShipEngine and your warehouse or fulfillment system to confirm what shipped, since the two platforms do not communicate with each other.

28% report this

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