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Introduction to Shipping

Learn how Sarah's shipping system works and how to integrate it with logistics services.

Last updated: 2025-01-26

Sarah's shipping system allows you to manage product shipments integrated with logistics services like Correo Argentino, facilitating cost calculation, tracking, and delivery management.

What is the Shipping System?

It's an integrated module that allows you to:

  • Calculate shipping costs automatically according to destination and package characteristics
  • Import shipments to logistics services (Correo Argentino)
  • Track status of shipments in real time
  • Manage addresses of origin and destination
  • Integrate with sales from POS and online store

Main Features

Correo Argentino Integration

Sarah integrates with Correo Argentino to:

  • Calculate rates: Get shipping costs in real time
  • Import shipments: Create shipments directly in Correo Argentino
  • Tracking: Track shipment status
  • Get agencies: Find agencies near destination

Automatic Cost Calculation

The system automatically calculates shipping cost based on:

  • Weight: Package weight in grams
  • Dimensions: Height, length, and width in centimeters
  • Declared value: Content value
  • Delivery type: Home or branch
  • Destination: Delivery address

Address Management

  • Origin address: Configured per company
  • Destination addresses: Captured in each sale
  • Validation: Verification of postal codes and provinces

Sales Integration

Shipments can be associated with:

  • POS sales: Sales with home delivery
  • Online orders: Orders from online store
  • Complete history: All sales with shipping are recorded

Supported Providers

Correo Argentino

Currently, Sarah supports integration with Correo Argentino:

  • Environments: Development, QA, and Production
  • Authentication: User credentials and password
  • Validation: Credential validation and customerId retrieval

Upcoming Providers

Sarah is designed to support multiple providers. More options will be added soon.

Use Cases

E-commerce

  • Online store: Calculate and manage shipping for online orders
  • Real-time calculation: Show shipping costs before checkout
  • Tracking: Allow customers to track their orders

Sales with Shipping

  • POS with shipping: Record sales that require shipping
  • Manual calculation: Calculate shipping costs from POS
  • Import: Import shipments to Correo Argentino

Logistics Management

  • Centralization: Manage all shipments from one place
  • Tracking: Monitor status of all shipments
  • Reports: Analyze costs and delivery times

Requirements

To use the shipping system you need:

  • ✅ An active Sarah account
  • ✅ Correo Argentino credentials (username, password)
  • ✅ Origin address configuration
  • ✅ Sales or orders that require shipping

Benefits

  • ✅ Automation: Calculates costs automatically
  • ✅ Integration: Connects with logistics services
  • ✅ Traceability: Complete shipment tracking
  • ✅ Efficiency: Saves time in manual management
  • ✅ Accuracy: Precise cost calculations

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