Benefits of the Dolibarr x Shippingbo connector
Reduce data re-entry and manual operations
Information flows more cleanly between Dolibarr and Shippingbo. Your teams spend less time correcting, reconciling or reprocessing data.
Make stock data more reliable for better execution
Shippingbo centralises the actual logistics stock, then sends the relevant information back to Dolibarr according to your configuration. You reduce discrepancies that disrupt fulfilment, replenishment and customer service.
Manage your B2B and e-commerce workflows with greater confidence
Sales orders, web orders, inbound receipts and returns follow better-organised processes. You maintain clearer execution even as workflows multiply.
Build logistics operations that can absorb growth
Batches, APIs, webhooks or exports: enable the right level of automation for your needs. The result: a more robust organisation without adding unnecessary complexity.
What is synchronised between Dolibarr and Shippingbo
Synchronization is automatic. Some behaviors depend on order status and enabled options
| Data | Direction | Trigger and/or frequency |
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| E-commerce orders to send to Dolibarr | Shippingbo Dolibarr | At status "To prepare" or "Shipped" |
| B2B orders entered in Dolibarr | Dolibarr Shippingbo | On entry or in regular batches |
| Product references / logistics data | Dolibarr Shippingbo | On creation, update or in batches |
| Available-to-sell stock | Shippingbo Dolibarr | According to defined frequency |
| Physical stock | Shippingbo Dolibarr | According to defined frequency |
| Physical stock changes | Shippingbo Dolibarr | Webhook or export |
| Expected receipts to create | Dolibarr Shippingbo | According to the defined process |
| Quantities actually received | Shippingbo Dolibarr | When closing the expected receipt |
| Returns | Dolibarr Shippingbo | On creation then update |
| Shipping information | Shippingbo Dolibarr | On shipment, if selected |
Connection steps: Connect Dolibarr to Shippingbo in just a few steps
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1.Define the project scope upfront with an integrator
Define the flows to enable: B2C orders, B2B orders, catalogue, stock, inbound receipts and returns.
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2.Define the master system for each data type
Catalogue, stock, orders and shipments: avoid having the ERP and Shippingbo modify the same data at the same time.
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3.The integrator develops the connector
Development by an integrator with in-depth knowledge of Shippingbo flows
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4.Test and go live with key business scenarios
Cancellation, partial shipment, returns, replenishment, B2B orders and multiple locations: validate the use cases that really matter before deployment.
The limitations of Dolibarr without Shippingbo
Without Shippingbo
- Workflow reliability: Scattered data, manual checks, greater risk of discrepancies
- Team time spent: Data re-entry, exports, checks and corrections every day
- Usable stock: Partial view across ERP, warehouse and sales channels
- B2B + e-commerce management: Separate processes, exceptions handled case by case
- Inbound receipts and returns: Fragmented tracking, less transparent processing
- Ability to absorb complexity: Every new requirement adds another workaround
With Shippingbo
- Structured workflows between Dolibarr and logistics
- Less data re-entry, fewer manual checks, more productive time for teams
- Better-synchronised logistics stock
- Smoother execution
- Greater traceability and a clearer process for sensitive workflows
- A more robust organisation
Reliable, available and secure technology
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99.99% uptime
and proven cloud infrastructure
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Geo-replication
and real-time synchronization
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Continuous updates
without downtime
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GDPR compliance
and regular audits
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Proven cloud infrastructure
and regular audits
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
How do I connect Dolibarr to Shippingbo?
The connection starts with simple scoping: define the system of record for each data type, the required workflows, then the appropriate exchange method. The workflows are then tested before going live.
What data can be synchronised between Dolibarr and Shippingbo?
Depending on your configuration: orders, B2B orders, logistics product references, stock, stock changes, inbound receipts and returns.
Dolibarr or Shippingbo: which system manages stock?
The recommended approach is for Shippingbo to be the system of record for logistics stock, then synchronise the relevant information to Dolibarr.
Can B2B orders entered in Dolibarr be sent to Shippingbo?
Yes. Dolibarr can act as the sales source and send these orders to Shippingbo for logistics execution.
Can receipts be managed between Dolibarr and Shippingbo?
Yes. Expected receipts can be created and tracked in Shippingbo, with the quantities actually received sent back according to the selected flow.
Can returns be managed between Dolibarr and Shippingbo?
Yes. Dolibarr can create a return in the OMS, then retrieve return statuses according to the configured setup.