Features in scope
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You can create forwarding orders manually.
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You can create a custom label for packages with shipment/NVE number and free fields. These can be created via the parcel label dialog and the shipping method Spedition (Carrier) in the delivery note.
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You can group your packages in one forwarding order per carrier. The generated shipment / NVE numbers and free text information are included.
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You can export your forwarding orders as CSV.
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You can export your forwarding orders as PDF and manually email them to the carrier.
Features out of scope
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You can't automatically create forwarding orders from "open packages".
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You can't create shipment / NVE numbers to a carrier via an API.
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You can't configure services like NextDay etc. automatically. You have to enter your information via free fields.
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You can't track your shipment via real-time tracking.
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You can't configure your own interface export format per carrier. The configuration is only possible via the default CSV file. However, many carriers do not work with CSV, but XML, EDI, and web services.
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You can't submit the CSV export file of the forwarding order via the Transfers module.
Typical use case
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You occasionally ship forwarding orders. The module is not suitable for fulfillers and wholesalers with many forwarding orders.