Advantages of the DB Schenker x Shippingbo connector
This DB Schenker module integrates into the heart of your OMS e-commerce system to create a seamless data flow. No more double data entry or lost information between your ERP and your carrier. With a true e-commerce TMS, you can manage all your shipments, from courier to freight, from a single interface, guaranteeing total consistency and traceability.
5 key benefits of integration
Automated reservations
Transmit your transport orders to DB Schenker via a direct API connection, without manual entry.
Automatic editing of freight documents
Instantly generate your consignment notes (CMR) and pallet labels to DB Schenker standards.
End-to-end traceability
Track the status of your palletized shipments in real time, from pick-up to final delivery, directly in your system.
Flow optimization
Use rules to standardize your freight forwarding processes, reduce errors and ensure consistent quality of service.
Centralized visibility
Consolidate your DB Schenker shipment data with those of your other carriers for a complete analysis of your logistics performance.
Logistics challenges without an integrated DB Schenker connector
- Archaic and time-consuming reservation processes
Booking freight transport by email or telephone is a slow process, lacking traceability and prone to communication errors. The time spent by your teams confirming the details of each shipment is a hidden cost that weighs on your profitability.
- Time-consuming manual generation of consignment notes (CMR)
Manually filling in a CMR for each pallet is a repetitive task with low added value, but high risk. An error in address, number of parcels or weight can lead to disputes, delays and significant additional costs when invoicing.
- Lack of visibility on current shipments
Without direct integration, tracking your freight shipments requires you to log on to the DB Schenker portal or contact customer service. This reactive approach prevents you from anticipating delays and proactively informing your own customers.
- Heterogeneous processes hamper growth
If you use DB Schenker for freight and other carriers for courier services, your teams have to master several tools and working methods. This complexity slows down the integration of new employees, and makes it difficult to apply uniform shipping rules to optimize all your transport flows.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
Our business is mainly B2B. Is your connector suitable for managing pallets rather than simple parcels?
Yes, absolutely. Our platform is designed to handle the complexity of freight transport. The DB Schenker connector has been specifically developed to automate palletized courier and charter flows. It manages the generation of pallet labels, the issue of consignment notes (CMR) and the transmission of transport orders for shipments weighing several hundred kilos.
Do we use our own contract and negotiated rates with DB Schenker?
Yes, always. The connector uses your own DB Schenker contract information. You enter your identifiers (API keys) so that the connection is made directly between your environment and their system. This means you retain 100% of your pricing conditions and commercial relationship.
How are pallet removal schedules managed?
The process is automated. Once your shipments are ready and the transport documents generated in our system, you can transmit the transport order (ASN – Advance Shipping Notice) to DB Schenker via the API. This electronic transmission triggers the scheduling of pick-up at your warehouse according to the agreed terms, without the need for a confirmation call or email.
Can we track our DB Schenker freight shipments in the same way as our express parcels?
Yes. One of the major benefits of integration is unified traceability. The tracking status of your freight shipments (picked up, in transit, in delivery, delivered) is automatically transferred to our platform. This means you can manage all your flows, whatever the carrier or type of shipment (parcel, pallet), from a single dashboard.
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