Automate Order Fulfillment: Integrate Royal Mail with Shopify

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Installation and Configuration
   • 2.1 Setting up the Shipping Origin
   • 2.2 Registering for a Royal Mail Business Account
   • 2.3 Registering the Application in the Developer API Portal
   • 2.4 Subscribing to the Shipping and Tracking API
   • 2.5 Initiating API Integration
   • 2.6 Enabling Production Key
3. Customizing Royal Mail Services
   • 3.1 Selecting Preferred Royal Mail Services for Checkout
   • 3.2 Choosing Preferred Royal Mail Services for Label Generation
4. Automating the Shipping Process
   • 4.1 Displaying Real-Time Shipping Rates
   • 4.2 Selecting Shipping Services and Placing Orders
   • 4.3 Managing Orders in the App Dashboard
   • 4.4 Generating and Printing Shipping Labels
   • 4.5 Initiating Pickup Requests
   • 4.6 Marking Orders as Shipped and Downloading Manifests
   • 4.7 Sending Order Completion and Tracking Emails to Customers
5. Tracking Orders and Monitoring Live Tracking Status
   • 5.1 Viewing Live Tracking Status in the Shipment Tracking Dashboard
   • 5.2 Managing Orders based on Tracking Status
6. Conclusion

How to Integrate Royal Mail with Shopify: Automating the Order Fulfillment Process with the Multi-Carrier Shipping Label App by Plugin Hive

Introduction

Managing shipping and order fulfillment can be a complex process for Shopify store owners. However, with the help of the Multi-Carrier Shipping Label App by Plugin Hive, you can seamlessly integrate Royal Mail with your Shopify store and automate the entire order fulfillment process. This article will guide you through the steps required to integrate Royal Mail and highlight the features and benefits of using the Multi-Carrier Shipping Label App.

Installation and Configuration

2.1 Setting up the Shipping Origin

To ensure accurate shipping calculations, the app automatically configures your store's location as the shipping origin. If needed, you can modify the address or add multiple shipping addresses.

2.2 Registering for a Royal Mail Business Account

To integrate Royal Mail with Shopify, you need to create a Royal Mail business account. Visit royalmail.com/register and follow the registration process to create your account.

2.3 Registering the Application in the Developer API Portal

After creating your Royal Mail business account, head over to the Royal Mail Developer API Portal. Register your application in the "My App" section of your account. This registration will assign a unique client ID and client secret to your application.

2.4 Subscribing to the Shipping and Tracking API

In the Royal Mail API Portal, subscribe to the Shipping and Tracking API. This step is essential to enable API integration with the Multi-Carrier Shipping Label App.

2.5 Initiating API Integration

Once you have completed the API subscription process, contact your Royal Mail account manager or the business help desk to initiate the API integration. Provide them with the necessary account details received during the app setup.

2.6 Enabling Production Key

Edit the app settings and ensure that you enable the production key and save the details. This step finalizes the integration process and allows you to start using Royal Mail services seamlessly within your Shopify store.

Customizing Royal Mail Services

3.1 Selecting Preferred Royal Mail Services for Checkout

By default, the Multi-Carrier Shipping Label App enables all Royal Mail services. However, you have the flexibility to choose your preferred Royal Mail services to display at the checkout under the rates automation settings. This customization ensures that only the services you want are available to your customers during the checkout process.

3.2 Choosing Preferred Royal Mail Services for Label Generation

In addition to customizing the services available at the checkout, you can also select your preferred Royal Mail services for label generation. This feature allows you to optimize your shipping process and choose the most cost-effective service for each order.

Automating the Shipping Process

4.1 Displaying Real-Time Shipping Rates

The Multi-Carrier Shipping Label App displays real-time shipping rates for the selected Royal Mail services. This ensures that your customers have accurate shipping cost information at the checkout.

4.2 Selecting Shipping Services and Placing Orders

Customers can select their desired Royal Mail service, such as the Royal Mail 1pm Saturday Guarantee, during the checkout process. The app automatically captures this information and applies the selected service to the order.

4.3 Managing Orders in the App Dashboard

The app provides a comprehensive dashboard where you can view all your orders and their shipping details. Easily manage and track orders directly within the app, saving you time and effort.

4.4 Generating and Printing Shipping Labels

With a single click, you can generate shipping labels for your orders using the Multi-Carrier Shipping Label App. Print these labels and attach them to your packages effortlessly.

4.5 Initiating Pickup Requests

Once your packages are ready for pickup, you can initiate a pickup request for all your orders. This feature streamlines the process of notifying carriers to collect your packages, providing convenience and efficiency.

4.6 Marking Orders as Shipped and Downloading Manifests

After scheduling the pickup, mark the orders as shipped within the app. Additionally, you can download the manifest required by the pickup agent, ensuring smooth communication and coordination.

4.7 Sending Order Completion and Tracking Emails to Customers

The Multi-Carrier Shipping Label App automatically marks the orders as fulfilled and adds tracking details to the Shopify order completion email. Customers can easily track their orders, saving them from unnecessary inquiries and enhancing their shopping experience.

Tracking Orders and Monitoring Live Tracking Status

5.1 Viewing Live Tracking Status in the Shipment Tracking Dashboard

The app provides a dedicated shipment tracking dashboard where you can monitor the live tracking status of all your orders. This feature enables you to stay updated on the progress of your shipments in real-time.

5.2 Managing Orders based on Tracking Status

The shipment tracking dashboard also allows you to have an exclusive view of orders based on their tracking statuses. Efficiently manage orders that are in transit, delivered, or require special attention.

Conclusion

The Multi-Carrier Shipping Label App by Plugin Hive offers a comprehensive and efficient shipping solution for Royal Mail integration with Shopify stores. The app's seamless automation of the order fulfillment process, real-time shipping rates, customizable services, and tracking capabilities make it the ideal shipping app for Royal Mail and other top carriers. The cost-effective starting price of just nine dollars per month makes it accessible to businesses of all sizes.

Highlights:

• Streamline your Shopify store's order fulfillment process by integrating Royal Mail using the Multi-Carrier Shipping Label App by Plugin Hive.
• Automatically display real-time shipping rates and allow customers to select their preferred Royal Mail services at the checkout.
• Generate shipping labels, initiate pickup requests, mark orders as shipped, and send order completion and tracking emails to customers effortlessly.
• Monitor the live tracking status of all your orders and manage them based on their tracking statuses using the shipment tracking dashboard.
• The Multi-Carrier Shipping Label App integrates with many other top shipping carriers, making it a versatile shipping solution for your Shopify store.

FAQ:

Q: Can I customize the Royal Mail services available at the checkout? A: Yes, you can select your preferred Royal Mail services to display at the checkout to provide a tailored shipping experience for your customers.

Q: Can I choose different Royal Mail services for label generation? A: Absolutely! The Multi-Carrier Shipping Label App allows you to select your preferred Royal Mail services specifically for label generation, ensuring cost-effective shipping solutions.

Q: How does the app notify customers about the tracking status of their orders? A: The app automatically sends email notifications to customers for every tracking status update, keeping them informed about the progress of their orders.