Posted by ShipLink for Prophet 21 | March 2, 2016
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Make the Smart Connection between Prophet 21 and Carrier Software
Only ShipLink adds the intelligence you need to optimize distribution with Prophet 21.
Take Advantage of ShipLink’s Enterprise Capabilities
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The ShipLink Solution provides three powerful components to maximize the efficiency of any Prophet 21 shipping operation.
SHIPLINK CLOUD MAINTENANCE UTILITY
ShipLink Cloud Maintenance is a secure web service utility that provides central control of ShipLink’s PC client Administration System and Ship Station components.
Whether you operate one or one hundred workstations in any number of different locations, ShipLink Cloud Maintenance manages:
- Application Licenses
- Carrier Integration Licenses
- Software Version Updates
- Shipment Transaction Logs
With ShipLink Cloud Maintenance, new workstations can be deployed utilizing managed configurations in matters of minutes. Moreover, Transaction Logs provide a permanent reference to measure performance and troubleshoot each workstation.
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SHIPLINK ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM
ShipLink Setup ScreenThe ShipLink Administration System is a PC client application that provides three modules to configure each workstation for maximum performance.
System Setup Module maintains:
- Primary and alternate server data sources
- Primary and alternate ship-from addresses
- Applicable currencies and units of measure
- Country name and code conversions
- Scale and printer settings
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Carrier Setup Module
ShipLink UPS General Setup ScreenMaintains all accounts, freight payment terms, services, options, and international goods data that ShipLink automatically transmits to carrier software programs, including FedEx Ship Manager, UPS WorldShip, USPS Stamps.com, DHL EasyShip, Purolator and Freight Management Systems.
Prophet 21 Setup Module
Maintains all of the integration and configuration settings used by ShipLink to retrieve detailed order data, process shipments, and update Prophet 21 with tracking numbers, transportation costs and allocated freight charges.
The Prophet 21 Setup Module also includes a powerful Formula Builder that allows for the quick creation and easy maintenance of business rules and shipping conditions.
With the ShipLink Administration System, companies may realize all the advantages of a multi-carrier enterprise shipping solution without the associated cost and complexity.
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SHIPLINK WORKSTATION
ShipLink WorkStation ScreenThe ShipLink WorkStation is a PC client application designed to run on the same screen as carrier software programs.
The WorkStation allows users to:
- Scan a bar code or manually enter an Order Number
- Enter the number of boxes contained within the shipment
- Qualify and consolidate multiple orders
- Click SHIP to open the preselected carrier software program and populate required fields for one click shipment completion
- As necessary, users may click a RESET button to clear fields to restart the process
With the ShipLink WorkStation, shipping personnel can process transactions in a fraction of the time required by more complex, multi-carrier systems. This solution minimizes errors and maximizes the advanced capabilities of carrier software programs.
Experience Class Leading Implementation, Support & Maintenance
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With ShipLink for Prophet 21, ‘Enterprise Capability’ includes our ability to provide customers, large and small, with outstanding service.
QUICK IMPLEMENTATION
ShipLink’s advanced configuration tools and implementation protocol allow customers to ‘go-live’ in as little as two hours. Implementation is always hands-on, utilizing a live support session and training.
EXCEPTIONAL SUPPORT
For over a decade ShipLink users have experienced immediate identification and resolution of transaction processing and data issues. With the addition of cloud managed support, users will experience numerous enhanced support features over the next decade.
CONTINUOUS MAINTENANCE
ShipLink is continuously focused on improving the core functionality and capabilities of the application. To this end perpetual version upgrades are designed to support the latest versions of Prophet 21 and all carrier software programs.
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See ShipLink for Prophet 21 in Action
To learn more about support and maintenance programs, contact ShipLink Global at 657.222.0500