NetSuite Shipping Label Integration

Shipping is a key aspect of fulfilling customer orders. The NetSuite Shipping Label Integration feature provides a tool that streamlines the shipping process. Let’s take a look at how to set up this feature in NetSuite.

First, you’ll need to enable the feature, which you can do under the Shipping & Receiving section of the Transactions tab in Enable Features. Some other features that complement the Shipping Label Integration feature include the Pick, Pack, and Ship feature and the Fulfillment Request feature.

Then, navigate to the Set Up Shipping page (Setup > Accounting > Shipping). Let’s take a look at the preferences and fields you need to configure on this page that are related specifically to the Shipping Label Integration feature.

In addition to the generic shipping setup, you’ll want to make your selection for the Shipping Label Creation Stage dropdown. This allows you to choose at what point in the fulfillment process NetSuite will create the shipping label for an item and generate tracking numbers. Your three choices are when an order is picked, packed, or shipped.

Then, under the Carrier Registration tab on the Set Up Shipping page, add your shipping carrier accounts for FedEx, UPS, and USPS.

Under the Preferences subtab, you’ll need to enable Third Party Billing if you plan to bill shipping charges to accounts other than your own. For example, you might need to set this up if you will be billing your customers’ or distributors’ UPS or FedEx accounts. Another use case would be if multiple of your locations need to bill shipping charges to a single production account. When Third Party Billing is enabled, your Company Information page, customer records, and item fulfillments will have additional fields related to third party billing.

When the Shipping Label Integration feature is enabled, you have access to set up package types, which you can do under the Packages subtab. Package types allow you to define specific dimensions that you use frequently in your shipping. To create a package type, fill out the name, length, width, and height information for it. You can also specify the weight and maximum amount of items in that package if that information is relevant. After creating a package type, you’ll be able to assign it to items on the item record. Then, whenever on order containing that item is shipped, NetSuite will automatically fill in the package information for you.

The Shipping Label Integration feature helps to streamline different aspects of your shipping. If this is a feature you would like to begin using in your account or if you have any other NetSuite needs, SuiteRep would love to come on board and help. Our diverse NetSuite experience enables us to provide NetSuite solutions tailored to your unique needs. Contact us to get the conversation started.