Written by MyCashflow 8.3.2023
E-commerce merchant or someone considering starting an online store:
did you know that through Shipit you can access the most popular shipping carriers' delivery methods for domestic and international shipments conveniently with a single contract.
In this article, we will explain what benefits Shipit offers to e-commerce merchants and how the service can be implemented in the popular MyCashflow e-commerce platform.
When planning e-commerce logistics and selecting logistics services, it is particularly important to understand and consider the wishes and needs of your customer base. Typically, online store customers prefer a shipping service they have previously used and found reliable, and want to receive their order as quickly as possible.
Conversely, this means that online store customers may easily choose to shop at another store if a suitable delivery method is not available or if shipping costs seem unreasonably high.
Why shouldn't e-commerce merchants limit their deliveries to just one carrier's services?
Diverse delivery options improve online store conversion and reduce shopping cart abandonment. Therefore, it is not recommended for e-commerce merchants to limit their deliveries to just one carrier's services – even though using a single provider would be easy.
Especially for smaller online stores, the challenge in planning logistics is that offering all possible shipping services to customers can be difficult or even impossible. Logistics costs are a significant expense for online stores, and particularly smaller stores face challenges because their shipping volumes often don't qualify for good rates.
Access multiple carrier services with the Shipit extension
In Finland alone, there are numerous shipping carriers, and if you want to expand your online store sales internationally, the number of available carriers grows significantly. Differences between carriers can be substantial and pricing models aren't always easy to compare, which complicates the e-commerce merchant's daily operations.
As a solution to this challenge, online stores can utilize the Shipit logistics service, which includes versatile shipping options from domestic parcel and freight services to international freight shipments.
Shipit, integrated with the MyCashflow e-commerce platform, is available as an easy-to-use extension in all paid MyCashflow service packages. With the extension, merchants get access to comprehensive shipping services from DB Schenker, FedEx, GLS, Matkahuolto, Posti, and UPS, allowing them to offer their customers the most suitable delivery methods.
Benefits of Shipit logistics service for MyCashflow merchants
Implementing the Shipit extension in MyCashflow offers merchants numerous benefits, which we will present next.
1. Access to the most popular shipping services with a single registration
Implementing Shipit simplifies and streamlines online store logistics, as merchants using Shipit don't need their own shipping contracts but get access to a comprehensive selection of delivery methods with a single registration. If desired, merchants can also use their existing shipping contracts.
With Shipit, merchants can also compare costs between different services and choose the most affordable and suitable service provider.
2. Versatile delivery methods for domestic and international shipments
To enable a diverse selection of delivery methods, orders can be delivered conveniently according to the shipment size in the customer's preferred way – for example, through the mail slot, directly to the recipient, or for pickup at a collection point. Online store customers can choose their most suitable pickup point from Finland's most comprehensive network of collection points, including over 3,000 Posti, Matkahuolto, and DB Schenker pickup locations.
Shipit includes a diverse selection of international delivery methods, allowing merchants to ship packages abroad through several different carriers. International package deliveries can be made, depending on the carrier, either to the recipient's door or to a pickup point. The diverse selection enables shipments regardless of size – from road transport to air freight and sea container deliveries.
3. Fast delivery to customer's door? Yes, it's possible!
Today, more and more online store customers want their deliveries as quickly as possible directly to their door. With Shipit, merchants can offer customers the option to order products with express delivery using courier services and provide business customers with easy and fast door-to-door deliveries.
4. Shipping information transfers automatically to carriers
Through Shipit, order information is transferred electronically via EDI message directly to the carrier. Automatic data transfer reduces the possibility of errors, speeds up processing, and ensures deliveries reach recipients more reliably.
5. Print shipping labels from your online store admin
With the Shipit extension, you can forget manual shipping label entry, as labels are created automatically with customer information. This saves considerable time in order processing and eliminates the possibility of errors in data re-entry.
After creating shipping labels, you can print them directly from your online store admin for attachment to shipments – and when needed, return labels for possible returns.
Implementing the Shipit extension in MyCashflow online store is easy
The Shipit extension is available in all paid MyCashflow service packages and can be implemented in your MyCashflow online store in just a few minutes if desired. You can register as a Shipit customer directly from your online store admin.
Instructions for implementing the Shipit extension in MyCashflow e-commerce platform:
Set up a MyCashflow online store
Activate the Shipit extension from the store admin when creating shipping methods
Order service credentials using the form in the store admin or enter your existing credentials in the extension settings
Activate payment methods in Shipit ExtranetAdd shipping methods for Shipit in MyCashflow store admin
Read also detailed installation instructions from MyCashflow help center
The service has no setup fee or fixed costs; Shipit only charges for shipments based on usage. The service is suitable for both smaller merchants with low shipping volumes and more demanding use cases.
Create a successful online store with MyCashflow
MyCashflow is a popular Finnish e-commerce platform that provides a commerce solution for all your business needs. The versatile and user-friendly service includes everything needed to start and grow your business – from online store to point-of-sale system.
With MyCashflow, you can create an online store for consumers, create an online store for B2B customers, expand sales to international markets, and sell products in-store using the built-in POS solution.
Efficient internal logistics processes promote quick order processing, including features like automatically generated shipping and return label printing directly from the store admin, automated shipping orders, and bulk order processing. All these features are available when using MyCashflow's logistics services.
Learn about MyCashflow e-commerce platform and create a successful online store: https://www.mycashflow.fi/
Read more about Shipit and MyCashflow webinar: How to integrate Shipit services into my MyCashflow online store?
You can send advance questions to experts for the webinar. Submit your questions by March 13, 2023, and fill in your contact information on the form to receive a link to the webinar recording directly to your email.