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Structured Solutions Releases Shipper for UPS

Structured Solutions Releases Shipper for UPS
Shipper for UPS is a new smart client application from Structured Solutions that works with UPS OnLine WorldShip to form a complete shipment solution.

By Andy F. Miller
Posted Saturday, July 3, 2004

 

Portland, OR -- July 3, 2004 -- Today Structured Solutions announced the release of Shipper for UPS 1.0. This new product for StoreFront merchants connects their online stores with UPS OnLine® WorldShip® to create a fully automated solution the processing of shipments. Using new smart client technology from Microsoft, Shipper eliminates manual data entry to reduce processing time dramatically while achieving total accuracy.

Shipper is a PC-based application that automatically extracts pending shipments from one or more online stores. Each shipment is prepared for processing in UPS OnLine® WorldShip® (UOWS). After weighing the package and printing the label, the tracking number, ship date, and shipping service are automatically pushed back online so each store is always up-to-date.

In addition to taking advantage of all the features in UOWS, merchants can configure Shipper to send a separate confirmation email to the customer, mark the order complete, and update the customer's online address book with the UPS verified address. Every feature in Shipper is carefully designed to reduce or eliminate a manual shipping task performed by the merchant.

The user interface is also carefully designed to require little or no instruction and little or no input. Following the popular Microsoft Office 2003 product line, Shipper is extremely easy to use. The interface is clearly divided into Stores, Shipments, and Print Preview...very much like an email program. Merchants can see exactly which shipments are still pending in each store and which shipments are waiting for a label.

The extremely flexible print feature can be used to print anything from simple work lists to detailed packing slips. Formatting is so fast that the print preview function is always live allowing the merchant to see the shipment details even while working offline. Sample formats are included with Shipper that can be extended or modified to create custom packing slips or work details.

Shipper for UPS is simply the best shipping solution for merchants with UPS daily pickup. Find out more by visiting http://www.sfaddons.com.

About UPS OnLine® WorldShip®

UPS OnLine® WorldShip® (UOWS) is a free software program from UPS for daily pickup customers. For more information see http://www.ups.com/content/us/en/bussol/offering/worldship/offering.html.

About Structured Solutions

Founded in 1990, Structured Solutions is the worldwide leader in providing add-ons for StoreFront 6 from StoreFront Inc. Structured Solutions make software to help you build a better store.