How to Shop for Shipping Rates

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Overview

This topic assumes the carrier configuration outlined in the Rate Shopping topic is complete and the shipping methods are defined in the Monsoon Fulfillment Manager.

This topic includes general examples of rate shopping, it does not cover every possible work flow.

To change which carrier's rates are listed, simply select a logo at the top of the screen.

USPS

  1. At the Orders view, double-click an order to open the Pack & Ship screen.
  2. Pack the items in the order.
  3. Add the package dimensions, or select a box, if that information is not pre-populated.
  4. Update any other pertinent information, such as Weight or Residential.

  1. Select Rates to open the Shipping Rates screen. The screen automatically displays a list of USPS shipping methods.

  1. Scroll down the list of shipping methods and decide on the best shipping method.
  2. Close the Shipping Rates screen and select Print Shipping Label.
  3. Choose the corresponding shipping method from Shipping Options.

  1. Select the Package Type.
  2. Make any other necessary adjustments to the shipping information on this screen.
  3. Select Send to DAZzle to print the shipping label.    

UPS

  1. At the Orders view, double-click an order to open the Pack & Ship screen.
  2. Pack the items in the order.
  3. Add the package dimensions, or select a box, if that information is not pre-populated.
  4. Update any other pertinent information, such as Weight or Residential.
  5. Select Rates to open the Shipping Rates screen. The screen automatically displays a list of UPS shipping methods.

  1. Scroll through the list of shipping methods and decide on the best shipping method.

  1. Select the row of the desired shipping method and select Use Selected Rate.
  2. The Shipping Rates screen closes and the order now reflects the new shipping method in the Monsoon Fulfillment Manager.

  1. Select Print Shipping Label to print the through ShipRush for UPS.

 

Additional information

Rate Shopping

Shipping Rates

 

Created: 12/15/14

Revised: 6/25/15

Published: 08/19/15