What is meant by Parcel service?
The term "parcel service" refers to the integration of software solutions with external parcel service providers to automate and streamline the process of shipping packages. These interfaces allow for the creation of shipping orders, tracking of shipments, and generation of shipping documents directly from the software.
Typical software functions in the area of "parcel service":
- Shipping Label Creation: Automatic generation of shipping labels for various parcel services directly from the software.
- Shipment Tracking: Real-time tracking of packages to monitor the delivery status.
- Shipping Management: Automation of shipping processes, including the selection of parcel service providers and shipping options.
- Cost Optimization: Comparison of shipping costs among different parcel services to choose the most cost-effective option.
- Data Transmission: Exchange of shipping and address data between the software and the parcel service.
- Notifications: Automated notifications to the recipient about the shipment status, e.g., upon dispatch or delivery.
- Return Management: Handling of returns and creation of return labels.