1. Typically we do not have weight or
>> dimensions at the time of order so it seems this wouldn't work. I would
>> only have this information at the time of packing the order. I see
>> there is an estimate shipping button when packing the order.
>>
>
Hi James ,
to give an estimate while ordering i think you need to store some
information before hand which you are thinking is available at the
time of packing only. Try to check list those info and see what
really cannot be estimated.
As you already say that you have experience with UPS and Fedex
try to see what really cannot be determined during order.
If shall also help you can describe in detail one use case/story.
regds
mallah
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> Anybody have experience with setting up live shipping rates?
>
> Thanks!
>
> James
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Live Ship Estimates
> From: <
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> Date: Wed, August 30, 2017 1:20 am
> To:
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>
> Team - I am trying to figure out live shipping estimates with Ofbiz. I
> see that I can set up the system to use live estimates from UPS and
> Fedex. In the store set up I can define what I want the uplift to be.
> I have a few questions. 1. Typically we do not have weight or
> dimensions at the time of order so it seems this wouldn't work. I would
> only have this information at the time of packing the order. I see
> there is an estimate shipping button when packing the order. Does this
> button take the package dimensions and estimate the total shipment. So
> my question...does the system allow me to estimate shipping on the sales
> order based on other parameters like order total, quantity of products
> etc and then allow me to get a live estimate when packing. At the time
> of packing I can see what we estimated vs actual estimates with weights
> and dimensions and then choose which estimate to utilize? What about
> other parameters like insurance, hazmat requirements, etc
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> James
>
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