Benefits of the Peoples Post x Shippingbo connector
Reduce shipping errors
When several services, contracts and carrier rules coexist, labelling or service-selection errors quickly turn into delays, misrouted parcels or customer complaints. Shippingbo helps make execution more reliable to keep shipments cleaner day to day.
Save time on shipping without multiplying manual operations
Your teams do not have to juggle several carrier logics to generate labels or find the right configuration. Shippingbo centralises the execution framework to make operations smoother, even as volumes increase.
Keep better control over your carrier services
Peoples Post centralises several types of access and services. Shippingbo helps you use them within a clearer framework, avoiding case-by-case choices, scattered settings and overly manual carrier decisions.
Handle growth without letting complexity take hold
When activity accelerates, it is not only volumes that rise. Exceptions, corrections and pressure on teams increase too. Shippingbo provides more robust orchestration to keep flows under control, even during busy periods.
What Shippingbo orchestrates with Peoples Post
Synchronization is automatic. Some behaviors depend on order status and enabled options
| Data | Direction | Trigger and/or frequency |
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| Peoples Post carrier offer | Peoples Post Shippingbo | When the account is activated |
| Label account | Shippingbo Peoples Post | During setup |
| Selected carrier service | Shippingbo Peoples Post | When the configuration is created then during use |
| Shipping label | Peoples Post Shippingbo | Automatically when shipping is triggered according to workflow |
| Offer registration / subscription | Shippingbo Peoples Post | During setup |
| Multiple services | Peoples Post Shippingbo | During setup |
| Post-shipment tracking | Peoples Post Shippingbo | After shipping, depending on configuration |
| Carrier service mapping | Shippingbo Peoples Post | According to configured rules |
Connection steps: Connect Peoples Post to Shippingbo in just a few steps
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1.Check existing access
In the administration area, check whether Peoples Post access already exists for the relevant customer API.
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2.Create access if necessary
If access does not exist, create the label provider buyer with the expected settings.
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3.Subscribe the customer to the Peoples Post offer
From the customer configuration, subscribe the API to the corresponding carrier offer.
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4.Create one label account per service
Add the label configuration, select the required service and create a separate account for each service if several services need to be used.
The limitations of Peoples Post without Shippingbo
Without Shippingbo
- Generate the right labels at the right time: Risk of errors, back-and-forth and manual handling
- Keep a clear logic across carrier services: Scattered settings that are difficult to maintain as requirements change
- Manage multiple carriers without making operations more complex: More rules, naming conventions and working habits
- Track shipments without switching between tools: Scattered information, making day-to-day supervision more difficult
- Handle activity peaks: Manual processes deteriorate quickly as volumes increase
- Reduce pressure on customer service: Labelling or tracking errors create avoidable enquiries
With Shippingbo
- You save time and reduce labelling errors when shipping.
- You keep settings clearer and make service selection easier to manage.
- You simplify multi-carrier management without adding to your teams' day-to-day workload.
- You gain visibility over shipments without multiplying back-and-forth between tools.
- You keep operations smoother as volumes rise.
- You limit disputes and avoid some customer service tickets related to shipping.
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 Peoples Post to Shippingbo?
Peoples Post connects to Shippingbo through configuration of the carrier offer and creation of the associated label account or accounts. Setup consists of checking existing access, subscribing the customer API to the corresponding offer, then creating one label configuration per service if necessary.
Can Peoples Post labels be generated from Shippingbo?
Yes. Creating a Peoples Post label account in Shippingbo is part of the process described, with selection of the corresponding service.
Do you need to create one label account per Peoples Post service?
Yes. When several services are used, several label accounts must be created. This is an important point to anticipate from the scoping stage.