Automatic carrier shipping rates

Automatic Carrier Shipping Rates with Core dna

Incorporating automatic carrier shipping rates within Core dna offers marketers a seamless eCommerce solution that integrates real-time, accurate carrier rate calculations directly at checkout. This feature empowers businesses to provide customers with precise shipping options, enhancing the purchasing experience and operational efficiency.

Feature Overview

The Automatic Carrier Shipping Rates feature connects directly with leading courier service providers. This integration enables your eCommerce platform on Core dna to automatically calculate shipping rates based on the customer’s location, the weight of the order, and the shipping option selected. By doing so, it minimizes the risk of human error and helps in scaling logistics operations effectively.

How It Works with Core dna

Once configured within Core dna, the Automatic Carrier Shipping Rates feature accesses the courier's API to fetch up-to-date pricing and service availability. When a customer progresses to check out their cart, the available shipping options and their respective costs are displayed, allowing for a transparent and flexible shipping choice. This feature enhances the logistical process, as it automatically updates in real-time to account for regional variations and demand.

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Practical Use Case

Consider an online retailer who frequently ships products internationally. By using the Automatic Carrier Shipping Rates feature within Core dna, this retailer can provide customers with accurate shipping costs before purchase. For example, a customer from Germany adds items to their cart. At checkout, Core dna leverages the feature to show real-time rates from carriers like DHL or UPS, factoring in the shipment’s weight and destination. This transparency reduces cart abandonment and builds trust with international customers.

Implementation Example

To implement this feature, a business first connects their Core dna platform to the APIs of selected carrier services. By configuring the necessary settings within the Core dna admin dashboard, businesses can effortlessly integrate this functionality. Once set up, the platform automatically handles rate calculations and displays them during the checkout process.