Topic: Shipping Management
Last Updated On: June 12, 2006
Applies to: MC Storefront Software, versions 4.2+

Summary

MonsterCommerce is integrated with UPS Online® Tools. This QuickGuide will first explain what UPS Online® Tools is and how it will benefit you and your customers. The guide will also cover how to register for UPS, as well as describing some of the settings. As of June 16, 2006 UPS requires that all merchants who want to use real-time UPS Shipping rates on their online store to be Registered with UPS. Registration is free through the UPS Online® Tools Access & Registration Wizard, available in the Admin Panel by going to Checkout >> Shipping >> UPS Online® Tools.

Features

UPS Online® Tools includes the following features:

  • UPS Rates & Service Selection
  • UPS Time in Transit

More information can be found at the UPS web site. Click here

Other tools will be supported in the future.

UPS Rates & Service Selection

UPS Rates & Service Selection functionality lets online shoppers price and select the UPS shipping service that best fits their needs and budgets. It can be used to dynamically generate a list of UPS shipping services tailored specifically for your customer. Give your online customers a wider range of service levels and rates by adding UPS Rates & Service Selection within your MonsterCommerce storefront.

This UPS functionality identifies all the available UPS domestic or international services and displays shipping rates based on customers' shipping destination and shopping cart contents.

With UPS Rates & Service Selection, Your Customers Can:

  • Find accurate service and rate information from UPS right on your web site.
  • Compare total shipping and handling charges for different UPS service levels.
  • Save money by choosing the right shipping option every time.

UPS Time in Transit

Improve your online customer service with UPS Time in Transit. Your online customers can now compare the speed of UPS Ground to other UPS delivery services without ever leaving your web site.

With UPS Time in Transit, Your Customers Can:

  • Review consistent, up-to-date shipping information based on the origin and destination addresses.
  • Review delivery options when placing their order at your web site.
  • View the estimated number of days it will take UPS to deliver the package and plan ahead for arrivals.
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