Order Processing & Fulfillment AutomationsPurpose
1.2. Automate fulfillment requests, real-time shipping quote retrieval, booking, label generation, and tracking updates.
1.3. Reduce manual errors, optimize shipping costs based on partner selection, and ensure timely delivery of fragile/valuable shipments unique to antique furnishings.
1.4. Automate notifications for customers and internal teams at every stage of the shipping lifecycle.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Status update to “Ready for Shipment” in warehouse management.
2.3. Inventory item tagged as requiring specialized/white-glove delivery.
2.4. Customer selects preferred shipping method at checkout or in follow-up communication.
Platform Variants
• Feature/Setting: Shipment API — automate creation of shipping labels and pickups.
• Sample config: POST order data to /ship/v1/shipments endpoint using unique API Key.
3.2. UPS Developer Kit
• Feature/Setting: Shipping API — book shipments, retrieve tracking, print labels.
• Sample config: Call /rest/Ship endpoint with order payload JSON.
3.3. DHL Express API
• Feature/Setting: Shipment Creation API — automate international air/road bookings.
• Sample config: POST order, address, and package data to /shipments endpoint with OAuth2.
3.4. ShipStation
• Feature/Setting: Order Import & Label generation — send orders from ERP to ShipStation, trigger auto-labeling.
• Sample config: Send POST to /orders/createorder for each new sale.
3.5. EasyPost
• Feature/Setting: Shipping API — rate shopping, address validation, label purchasing.
• Sample config: Integrate /shipments and /trackers for live updates.
3.6. USPS Web Tools
• Feature/Setting: Shipping Label API — create domestic/international labels.
• Sample config: Call /ShippingAPITest.dll?API=DeliveryConfirmationV4.
3.7. Sendcloud
• Feature/Setting: Integrate store backend for unified label generation.
• Sample config: Use /parcels API to register each fulfilled order.
3.8. Shippo
• Feature/Setting: Label and rate API for multiple carriers.
• Sample config: POST parcels/orders to /shipments endpoint.
3.9. FreightPOP
• Feature/Setting: LTL/FTL freight booking API — necessary for large antique items.
• Sample config: /api/v2/shipments/quote for instant freight options.
3.10. AfterShip
• Feature/Setting: Shipment tracking API — consolidate multi-carrier tracking events.
• Sample config: Register new tracking number via /trackings POST.
3.11. Shopify Fulfillment Service API
• Feature/Setting: Fulfillment creation and tracking pushback.
• Sample config: POST to /admin/api/fulfillments.json with shipping_id.
3.12. WooCommerce REST API
• Feature/Setting: Order meta update with shipping details and webhook for shipment status.
• Sample config: PATCH /wp-json/wc/v3/orders/{id} after label purchase.
3.13. Magento 2 Shipping APIs
• Feature/Setting: Shipment creation endpoint for automated label and tracking upload.
• Sample config: POST /rest/V1/shipment with order data.
3.14. NetSuite SuiteTalk API
• Feature/Setting: Outbound shipping request and update fulfillment record.
• Sample config: call addRequest with shipment data.
3.15. NetSuite ShipCentral®
• Feature/Setting: Shipping module webhook trigger for label purchase and carrier selection.
• Sample config: Trigger RESTlet on new fulfillment.
3.16. Freightos WebCargo
• Feature/Setting: Compare and book instant freight rates online.
• Sample config: Use /api/v1/shipping/quote for rate requests.
3.17. Cargowise One
• Feature/Setting: REST API for shipments and customs automation for overseas antique exports.
• Sample config: Create shipment via /api/public/v1/shipments.
3.18. Shipwire
• Feature/Setting: Shipment order submit and status update webhook.
• Sample config: POST to /api/v3/shipments for each fulfillment.
3.19. Sendle
• Feature/Setting: Eco-friendly delivery API — for local, low-volume shipments.
• Sample config: POST to /api/orders for order processing.
3.20. XPO Logistics API
• Feature/Setting: LTL/white-glove service dispatch for high-value antiques.
• Sample config: POST shipment booking to /api/v1/shipments.
Benefits
4.2. Enables real-time shipping rate comparison and tracking event automation.
4.3. Supports unique antique item needs (insurance, custom packing, white-glove).
4.4. Broad carrier options ensure optimal pricing and service for every order.
4.5. Improves customer satisfaction with live updates, speed, and reliability.
4.6. Frees staff from repetitive tasks, focusing them on complex customer care.
4.7. Streamlines compliance for international shipping and customs documentation.
4.8. Ensures transparency and auditability in order fulfillment operations.