The API for complex stacking and consolidation requirements
A web shop means distance buying, which means products that need to be packed and shipped. Linking with StackAssist not only helps to do this as efficiently as possible, it's easier than you might think.
Step 1: Determine what you want to automate
Depending on your needs, it is possible to automate different parts of your webshop with StackAssist. Think for example of your order entry and assortment. You can keep doing that manually, but it will cost you extra time. It also increases the turnaround time of an order.
Do you have a static assortment? Upload this once in StackAssist via XLS. With a dynamic assortment, you are better off entering it into StackAssist via the automatic link.
Step 2: Set up the pairing
To automate order entry, you must ensure that an XML is sent from your system. That XML should contain the following variables:
- Order ID
- Product codes
- Quantities ordered
Through our translation module, we ensure that StackAssist “understands” and can process the XML input from your system. For the API connection we have standard documentation available. Would you like to have it sent to you? If so, please contact us.
Step 3: Activate the link
Activate the link in StackAssist on the API settings screen. You are now ready to process orders!
The result
- With every order, you have the best fitting shipping box instead of a “good guess. In fact, this choice is often made under time pressure, making it extra error-prone. StackAssist helps you reduce volume and padding per shipment.
- No longer do you have to puzzle over how to place items in a box. You pack faster and more efficiently with StackAssist.
- Ability to implement the “pick to box” method in your process. The items then come to the order picker, not the other way around.
- A link to your TMS can even allow you to print the shipping label immediately as well. After all, you already know the volume and weight of the order when you receive it.
Connecting to the StackAssist API is thus very simple, while StackAssist can also handle more complex stacking and consolidation requirements. Want to know more about StackAssist? Check out the benefits and pricing for small and large businesses here.