· e.g., SMSA, Aramex, DHL, Fastlo, SPL
· Automatically create shipments from orders, track deliveries, and print waybills from within Odoo.
Integration Between Odoo ERP and Shipping/Delivery Companies
The integration between Odoo and shipping companies (such as SMSA, Aramex, DHL, Fastlo, SPL) automates shipping processes, making them more efficient from order confirmation to customer delivery.
Key Features of This Integration:
1. Automatic Shipment Creation:
o When an order is confirmed in Odoo, a shipment is automatically created with the selected shipping company.
2. Shipping Label Printing:
o Shipping labels can be printed directly from within Odoo without logging into the shipping company’s portal.
3. Shipment Tracking:
o Tracking numbers are automatically retrieved and linked to the order.
o Shipment status can be monitored directly inside Odoo.
4. Shipping Provider Selection:
o Multiple providers can be linked and the most suitable one can be chosen based on order type or geographic location.
️ Technologies Used for Integration:
· API integration with shipping companies’ systems.
· Use of webhooks to update shipment status in real time.
· Ready-made Odoo modules for some shipping companies.
Benefits of This Integration:
· Saves time and effort in manual shipment creation.
· Reduces data entry errors (e.g., addresses).
· Provides a more professional and seamless customer experience.
· Improves order tracking for sales and support teams.
Real-World Examples:
· An eCommerce store automatically creates shipments via Aramex whenever an order is confirmed.
· A restaurant uses Fastlo to send orders with real-time delivery tracking inside Odoo.
· A logistics company prints SPL shipping labels directly from Odoo upon delivery registration.