ProShip Parcel Shipping Configuration Solutions
Flexible, browser-based access for server configuration.
Are you tired of relying on IT for basic shipping configuration changes? As part of the ProShip Multi-Carrier Shipping Software Suite, ProShip’s Parcel Config App empowers enterprise supply chain and logistics teams to manage many of their parcel shipping software features, without IT assistance. This add-on provides remote, self-service access to a ProShip server to streamline configuration, saving you time and ensuring smooth operations.
Effortless Configuration with the Parcel Config App
Simply open a browser window to configure a ProShip server with ProShip's Parcel Config App add-on.
The Parcel Config App lets you manage your ProShip enterprise shipping software directly from a web browser. This user-friendly interface makes it easy for anyone on your team to make shipping configuration changes, without needing IT support.
Behind the scenes, the Parcel Config App uses secure OAuth authentication and a RESTful JSON Config API for powerful and reliable communication. This ensures your data is safe and the Parcel Config App communicates effectively with your ProShip shipping solution.
Here's what you can accomplish with the ProShip Parcel Config App
Manage Rate Shop Groups
Create, change, or add Best Way/Rate Shop Groups to automatically select the carrier with the lowest shipping costs based on your predefined choices. Easily add or remove shipping carrier services as needed.
Maintain Shipping Locations
Set up, update, or modify new or existing shipping locations, such as warehouses and stores, ensuring accurate information for all your shipments.
Simplified Carrier Management
Update carrier rates, zones, routing options, accessorial surcharges, and Time-In-Transit Files directly through the Parcel Config App, without having to be on the server.
Access to Log Files
Easily download log files for troubleshooting or to share with support for quick issue resolution.
Learn more about ProShip's Parcel Configuration App
View the Parcel Config App brochure to learn how ProShip gives supply chain and logistics teams self-service access to shipping configurations without the need to involve IT resources.
Frequently Asked Parcel Configuration Questions
Is the Parcel Config App a standalone product or an add-on to ProShip multi-carrier shipping software?
The Parcel Config App is a valuable add-on for existing ProShip users. It provides an additional layer of control and flexibility to your multi-carrier shipping solution, allowing you to save time on shipping configuration tasks and improve overall shipping efficiency.
Which tasks benefit most from efficiency gains provided by the Parcel Config App?
The Parcel Config App empowers your team to handle two key tasks without IT assistance, streamlining your workflow and saving valuable time:
- Optimizing Rate Shop Groups: Easily modify the carrier services included in your Best Way or Rate Shop groups to ensure you're always getting the most cost-effective shipping rates with the fastest delivery times. Add or remove carriers as needed to fit your shipping strategy.
- Managing Shipping Locations: Set up new shipping locations (like warehouses or stores), update existing ones, and assign the correct rate cards for all your origins, ensuring accurate real-time delivery options for your customers.
Can I integrate the Parcel Config App with other pieces of my enterprise software stack?
Yes, the ProShip Parcel Config App utilizes secure OAuth authentication and RESTful JSON data formats. This allows you to integrate configuration capabilities directly into your existing Warehouse Management System (WMS), Control Tower, or any other application inside within your network, enhancing your overall shipping process and streamlining order fulfillment.
Learn more about the benefits of a well-integrated enterprise software stack
Your enterprise software stack acts as a centralized hub for all of your business operations. Learn how shipping software works in tandem with your WMS, OMS and ERP to automate crucial supply chain operations to streamline your parcel logistics in this whitepaper.
Can I use PEST at the same time as using Parcel Config App?
Yes, both the Parcel Config App and PEST can be used at the same time.
Give your supply chain and logistics teams control with ProShip Parcel Config
ProShip multi-carrier shipping software is designed to improve parcel and LTL shipping operations through technology and efficiency improvements. Learn how our unique features, such as the Parcel Config App, give our customers a competitive edge in the ever-evolving shipping landscape by requesting a Discovery Call with a ProShip Shipping Expert today.