Benefits of the Metro x Shippingbo connector
Centralise your Metro workflows in a single back office
Metro orders are retrieved in Shippingbo so they can be processed alongside your other sales channels without multiplying interfaces.
Keep stock more consistent on the marketplace
Shippingbo helps send your stock levels back to Metro to reduce discrepancies, stockouts and manual adjustments.
Structure your operations without adding workload for your teams
Management rules, flow organisation and logistics processing: maintain cleaner execution even as activity increases.
Make marketplace order processing more reliable
By centralising orders, stock and processing stages in Shippingbo, you reduce operational friction and gain visibility.
What is synchronised between Metro and Shippingbo
Synchronization is automatic. Some behaviors depend on order status and enabled options
| Data | Direction | Trigger and/or frequency |
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| Metro orders | Metro Shippingbo | Automatically, according to the connector frequency |
| Available stock | Shippingbo Metro | After a stock change or according to the defined frequency |
| Order statuses | Shippingbo Metro | According to the enabled processing stages |
| Shipping information | Shippingbo Metro | At shipment |
| Carrier tracking | Shippingbo Metro | At shipment |
| Product references / SKU | Metro Shippingbo | At connection, then continuously in operation |
| Order source | According to configuration | When the order is imported |
| Control / error messages | Metro Shippingbo | During import, update or shipment |
Connection steps: Connect Metro to Shippingbo in just a few steps
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1.Generate your Metro API keys
Retrieve the client key and associated password from your Metro back office.
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2.Create your Metro channel in Shippingbo
Add a new sales channel from your Shippingbo interface, then select Metro.
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3.Configure the flows required for your organisation
Enter your credentials, then enable the modules you need: order retrieval, order completion, stock updates and advanced settings.
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4.Test before full deployment
Validate your settings on a limited scope to check that flows work correctly with your configuration.
The limitations of Metro without Shippingbo
Without Shippingbo
- Reliable stock: Out-of-sync stock and manual adjustments
- Fewer operational errors: Double entry, imports/exports and daily workarounds
- Controlled shipping and labels: Poorly standardised carrier selection and errors
- Customer experience: Fragmented tracking, delays and pressure on customer service
- Scalability: Processes that break during peak periods
With Shippingbo
- More reliable stock, fewer discrepancies and greater peace of mind
- Less data re-entry, smoother processing and better-structured execution
- Better-structured shipments, fewer issues and clearer tracking
- Clearer tracking, better information flow and a more reassuring customer journey
- Better capacity to absorb activity, a stronger organisation and more controlled growth
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 Metro to Shippingbo?
To connect Metro to Shippingbo, first generate your API keys in the Metro back office, then create the Metro channel in Shippingbo, enter your credentials and configure the required workflows.
What data is synchronised between Metro and Shippingbo?
The Metro connector retrieves orders into Shippingbo and, depending on your configuration, can send back stock and selected processing information.
Does Shippingbo retrieve Metro orders automatically?
Yes. Metro orders can be retrieved automatically into Shippingbo according to the connector configuration you enable.
How do I synchronise Metro stock with Shippingbo?
Stock synchronisation depends on the configuration of the Metro connector in Shippingbo. Once the workflow is enabled and references are aligned, stock levels can be sent back to the marketplace.
Can Metro workflows be configured according to your needs?
Yes. The connector lets you adjust several settings, including order retrieval, order completion, stock updates and selected advanced parameters.
Should the Metro connector be tested before going live?
Yes. A testing phase using your own settings is strongly recommended before full deployment to validate that the flows behave as expected.