PTC WebShip, Your Small Parcel & LTL Software Solution
The PTC WebShip solution provides a single point interface to manage Rating, Shipping, Bundling, and Close Out processes for Small Parcel and Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) carriers across the enterprise, helping you make the best shipping decisions for your business. PTC WebShip provides a flexible API interface that integrates seamlessly with third party systems allowing you to decrease costs and have more control, visibility, and flexibility.
PTC WebShip provides three modes of operations:
Automated Process
- Host system (WMS, TMS, ERP) calls PTC WebShip socket API “behind the scenes”
- The shipment is processed automatically and all shipping documentation is generated.
- There is NO USER INTERVENTION.
Semi-Automated
- Host system (WMS, TMS, ERP) calls PTC WebShip socket API “behind the scenes”
- The shipment information is sent to PTC WebShip, but not processed.
- A user reviews and/or modifies the shipment from the PTC WebShip screens and confirms the data
Stand Alone
- Shipment data is manually typed into the PTC WebShip shipping screen and then processed.
Benefits:
Manage multiple facilities from one server/instance
- One PTC WebShip install at headquarters can manage shipments from multiple facilities located across the country
Eliminate unnecessary third party software and hardware
- Manages the shipping process for all carriers from a single point for all shippers within the enterprise
- Eliminates the need for multiple shipping systems, printers, operating systems, and support personnel
Reduce manual processes
- Eliminates paper air bills and manifests
- Transmits electronic manifests
Reduce transportation costs
- Configurable business rules to select best carrier and cost
- Take advantage of bundling/consolidation freight saving opportunities
Flexible carrier selection
Configurable business rules allow carrier selection based on:
- Order priority
- Customer
- Zip code
- Package count
- Day of week
- User defined criteria
Allows users to compare rates to a specific destination by:
- Carrier
- By service level
- By special services
- By discount structure across all shipping modes
Automatically selects the best carrier for a shipment based on cost, transit time or rank, or configured business rules
Automatically bundles/consolidates shipments going to the same destination for freight savings
Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Support
- Consolidation on the fly
- All major check digit formulas
- VICs bill of lading with scanable barcode
- Standard shipping label
Dual rating
PTC WebShip can calculate a separate freight cost to bill your customer in order to take advantage of negotiated rates
Automatic weight reading
Can automatically read weight from a scale during shipment process