Freight Controller introduces Automatic Order Aggregation via 2Ship: Streamlined Shipping for your Business
We are delighted to announce a powerful new addition to the 2Ship platform: automatic order aggregation. This innovative feature is designed to optimise your shipping operations, saving you time, reducing costs, and enhancing efficiency. Read on to discover how this update can transform your logistics workflow.
Understanding Order Aggregation for Shipping
Order aggregation, also known as consolidation, involves combining multiple orders destined for the same location into a single shipment. This approach minimises individual shipment fees or Basic Charges, which can accumulate quickly when orders are shipped separately. By consolidating orders, businesses can achieve significant cost savings, much like organising a shared delivery for packages heading to the same destination.
How Freight Controller Handled Order Aggregation Previously
Previously, our 2Ship platform offered flexible aggregation options through the order queue, allowing users to:
- Manually Select Orders: Users could review the order queue, select orders for aggregation, and combine them into a single outbound shipment with ease.
- Configure Periodic Aggregation: By setting predefined rules, users could periodically initiate aggregation to bundle qualifying orders in the queue.
While effective, these methods required manual intervention or scheduled actions, which could be time-consuming for businesses managing high order volumes.
Introducing Automatic Order Aggregation for Shipping
Our new automatic order aggregation feature eliminates the need for manual oversight. Available through the 2Ship API or import file, this functionality allows you to define aggregation rules once, after which the system automatically aggregates orders as they enter the queue.
For instance, you can configure the platform to aggregate orders based on matching recipient details, such as company name, suburb, state, and postcode. This ensures that multiple orders heading to the same destination—say, a business in central Melbourne—are seamlessly combined into a single shipment.
Benefits for Automation Order Aggregation for Shipping
This feature offers several advantages for businesses of all sizes:
- Time Efficiency: Automation eliminates the need to manually select, or schedule order aggregation, freeing you to focus on core business activities.
- Cost Savings: By aggregating orders immediately upon entry, you reduce excess shipment fees, optimising your shipping budget.
- Streamlined Operations: Real-time aggregation keeps your order queue organised and ensures efficient shipment processing, whether orders arrive via API or import file.
- Customisable Rules: Tailor aggregation criteria to suit your business needs, such as grouping by recipient, location, or other parameters.
- Enhanced Accuracy: Automated processes minimise human error, ensuring orders are correctly grouped and shipped without oversight.
A Practice Example of Order Aggregation for Shipping
magine you operate an eCommerce business with orders flowing into 2Ship from your Shopify store via our API. Three orders are destined for the same company in Brisbane. Previously, you would have needed to identify these orders in the queue and manually consolidate them or wait for a scheduled aggregation run. Now, 2Ship instantly recognises the matching recipient details and combines these orders into a single shipment upon entry. This saves on shipping costs, simplifies delivery for your customer, and requires no additional effort on your part.
Getting Started with Order Aggregation for Shipping
Implementing automatic order aggregation is straightforward:
- Access your 2Ship settings to define aggregation rules based on your business requirements, such as recipient or location details.
- Ensure your orders are integrated via the 2Ship API or import file, with seamless compatibility for platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, and more.
- Let the system handle the rest. Orders will be automatically aggregated according to your rules as they arrive.
Our dedicated support team is available to assist with setup and ensure you maximise the benefits of this feature.
Why Order Aggregation for Shipping Matters
At Freight Controller, our mission is to simplify and enhance your shipping experience. Automatic order aggregation is a significant step toward that goal, acting as an intelligent tool that optimises costs and efficiency without requiring constant oversight. Whether you’re a small business managing a handful of weekly shipments or a large enterprise handling thousands, this feature is designed to support your success.
We invite you to explore automatic order aggregation and experience its impact on your operations. If you have feedback or suggestions for additional features, our team is eager to hear from you. Contact us today to discuss.