β01-19-2022 04:55 PM
We currently send items using multiple carrier accounts, If we are bulk processing a batch of labels is there an option to automatically select the carrier based on the cheapest rate. Using the rate calculator to select this on an item by item basis is too time consuming when there are 100's of orders in a batch.
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β01-26-2022 08:47 AM
Hello @JJ23 !
The ShipStation product team has been working on an automated cheapest rate solution for awhile now and it's almost ready. We are currently in a user testing and feedback phase and the plan is to release this feature to everyone early in 2022 (we hope by the end of March, but this will depend on what we discover through testing and feedback).
If you are interested in using the beta version of this feature, we can enable it for you. I'll share your account info with our project manager and they'll include you in the next group of users we enable this for.
β01-25-2022 08:05 AM
Hi @JJ23 ,
Currently ShipStation does not have a native feature to select the cheapest rate / carrier.
I had this same issue using shipstation and I ultimately created my own tool that works with Shipstation to do this. You are able to set conditions such as carriers/package types you want to consider, and then the tool will automatically select the cheapest rate for you in shipstation.
You can actually see the tool and check if it will work for your needs at www.stationplus.co
Shawn Singh
Founder of Station+
Automatically select the cheapest carrier in shipstation
β01-26-2022 08:47 AM
Hello @JJ23 !
The ShipStation product team has been working on an automated cheapest rate solution for awhile now and it's almost ready. We are currently in a user testing and feedback phase and the plan is to release this feature to everyone early in 2022 (we hope by the end of March, but this will depend on what we discover through testing and feedback).
If you are interested in using the beta version of this feature, we can enable it for you. I'll share your account info with our project manager and they'll include you in the next group of users we enable this for.
β02-03-2022 12:47 PM
@SuperMgr-Sarah ME! I would be interested in testing using the beta version of this! Is the beta version available while using Legacy version??? Please let me know! π
β02-03-2022 03:50 PM
Hi @kayla-zk
I've added you to the list so you can get access to this in the next wave (not totally sure when that will happen though).
Unfortunately, this feature will not be available in ShipStation Legacy. You must switch over to the new layout to use it. I will enable this option on your account so you can try it out. Once enabled, you'll see a "Try Now" button in the top right. Simply click that button to move into V3.
To go back to the legacy version, click the "Give Feedback" link - also in the top right where the "Try Now" button was. Choose the option to go back to the old layout and type something in to the text box to let our product team know why you don't want to stick with the new layout. If you choose not to return to the legacy version for 2 weeks, the "Give Feedback" option will expire.
β03-28-2022 09:05 AM - edited β03-28-2022 10:51 AM
If you choose not to return to the legacy version for 2 weeks, the "Give Feedback" option will expire.
Hi @SuperMgr-Sarah - I just want to confirm whether or not this (^^^) also means that if I don't revert back to the Legacy version within 2 weeks, that I will no longer be able to use Legacy and will be "stuck" using the new layout permanently? Or can I switch back, but just no longer give feedback?
β03-28-2022 11:07 AM
It also means you won't have the option to switch back to Legacy.
β03-23-2022 05:59 AM
I'm interested.
β04-12-2022 11:44 AM
Hi @SuperMgr-Sarah, Could you help me enroll in the next beta group for this feature? Very interested. Thanks!
β04-12-2022 11:47 AM
@SuperMgr-Sarah Could you help me enroll my store in the next beta group for this feature? We are on V3 and are very interested. Thanks!
β05-05-2022 07:38 PM
Hi Sarah
we are interested in this feature is it ready or can we get on the beta list?
β05-09-2022 12:36 PM
Howdy yall!
Thanks for expressing interest in this beta test group! Be on the lookout for a DM from me soon π
Happy Shipping, friends!
β05-12-2022 06:09 AM
Thanks Davis!!! Patiently waiting for this to be enabled!
β09-22-2022 09:21 AM
Could you help me enroll in the next beta group for automated cheapest rate feature
β09-22-2022 10:10 AM
Howdy @steve27,
Whenever we are looking to re-open that beta test, this post will be the first place we check for additional participants! I'll absolutely have you in mind when that becomes an option π
Thank you so much for showing interest! It's wonderful to see the willingness to participate.
β09-23-2022 01:03 PM
I'd also be interested in future betas for this feature!! This is gonna be a game-changer when it's released
β09-27-2022 11:06 AM
can you add me in the list, Thank you so much!
β11-04-2022 06:56 AM
Hello, I would like to be added to the future beta list as well please.
Any idea when this feature will roll out to the masses?
β09-15-2022 05:24 PM
Would I be able to get into the beta list? I would love to try it out.
β09-16-2022 10:26 AM
Hey there @JoseSandoval,
Thank you for joining us here in the community!
I have gotten confirmation from the team in charge of this Beta Test Group that they are not accepting new accounts into the beta at this time. However, if/when they open it back up or roll out the feature for release, we will absolutely make an announcement!
Thank you for showing interest, it is greatly appreciated and we look forward to working with you soon! π
β09-26-2022 06:54 AM
Hi @juanarenas,
Thank you so much for showing interest! We are thrilled to hear it! π
β10-23-2022 09:15 AM
We would like to beta test. cmorris@enhancedlaser.com
β10-24-2022 11:55 AM
Hi there @cmorris,
If and when this feature is reopened, I will absolutely return to this thread to pull participants! You'll certainly be added to our list.
β03-24-2022 03:28 PM
I would also like to have access to this. I hope if ShipStation is working on this, that they are also considering automating selection or suggestion of the cheapest Ship From (with inventory on hand) for the cheapest carrier. For those of us that have multiple Ship From's (multiple warehouses throughout the country) we need to ship from the closest location. It's a huge factor in determining the cheapest rate. It's massively time consuming to choose the cheapest Ship From with inventory on hand and cheapest carrier. We have thousands of tag rules by sku by state to reduce the effort. Please, if you are working on this, do not just make it best carrier for a given Ship From. Make it also figure out the best Ship From with the best rate overall. Hope this makes sense I would love to be part of any beta or testing or input group on this topic.
β09-27-2022 11:11 AM
We are in the beta and this feature is as AWESOME as it sounds. Total game changer.
β09-27-2022 11:22 AM
Jealous π
β09-27-2022 11:24 AM
Jealous! So wish we can be in the beta. We have over 10 different courier/account.
a month ago
Hey SS user here. Would you be down to chat on your experience with the feature for like 5 mins? Iβd love to ask a few questions! Iβm at will@eatiqbar.com.
β09-27-2022 11:23 AM - edited β09-27-2022 11:25 AM
Can you post some screenshots showing how it works?
β11-28-2022 07:56 AM
Any update on the timeline for release? Originally it was aiming for March of 2022.
β11-28-2022 08:14 AM
Hey there @will5,
We are still working on the details for this full release, but it is on the horizon! As soon as i have any new information about rolling out this feature, I will update this thread accordingly! π
β11-28-2022 08:15 AM
We'd be interested in a beta test, should that be made available prior to general release.
Thanks!
2 weeks ago
Hi Moderator-Davis, Is there a guess of when this option for automated cheapest rate might be rolling out for all? Thanks
2 weeks ago
Hi - Has the automated cheapest rate option rolled out to everyone yet?
2 weeks ago
Hey there @adona72001,
Thanks for showing your interest in this type of automation!
This feature has not been rolled out platform wide just yet.
While there isn't an ETA yet, but I will certainly update this post as soon as I hear any updates about this feature! π
3 weeks ago - last edited 3 weeks ago
Please please please add us to the beta. Been waiting on this feature for years!