That moment of panic (and a hint of annoyance): a customer chases up a delivery and you’re left hunting tracking numbers, switching between courier portals, or guessing at shipping costs?
For many Kiwi businesses, dispatch is the last wild frontier full of hidden expenses, manual headaches, and missed opportunities; Kevin explores how Odoo's courier integration is changing the game for local businesses.
Delete Guesswork from Shipping
“She’ll be right?” Don't low-ball when it comes to courier costs. With integration from Odoo's system, you can pull live rates from your chosen courier before you even send the goods! Dispatching from your warehouse or selling online, know the exact cost and remove guesswork from the equation - no more undercharging or nasty surprises.
Streamlined Shipping: One-Click Dispatch
Ready to send an order? Odoo streamlines the whole process and keeps it simple; enter the size, weight, and destination of your parcel and with a single click, the system books the job, generates tracking, and prints the courier label for you. No more copying and pasting, or time wasted searching tirelessly for parcels that'll be delivered by the time you've retrieved the details. It’s the kind of automation that makes you wonder, "How did I survive doing it the old way?"
Give Customers the Power of Choice
Why stick to one when you can find the best? Check rates from multiple providers like GoSweetSpot, New Zealand Post, and Mainfreight. Odoo gives you the ability to pick the best deal or fastest option - flexibility that puts you and your customers in control.
E-commerce to Delivery
Online shoppers want to know their delivery costs upfront. Calculates courier charges in real-time based on what’s in the cart, and where it’s going! Flat-rate guesswork is no longer the way to go - accurate and transparent pricing builds trust and keeps customers coming back.
Dangerous Goods: Sorted
If you’re shipping hazardous items, Odoo’s got your back. The system flags dangerous goods, prompts for the right paperwork, and makes sure you’re compliant with courier requirements, keeping your team and your customers safe.
Local Expertise, Deeper Reach
With the endless array of couriers - there's always one that slips past. If your favourite fright company isn't in the system, it's okay! As long as there's an API, OptimySME’s tweaks make it easy to add, so your business can connect directly with the carriers that matter most to you.
Ready to ditch the shipping stress?
Learn more about how Odoo's integrated system can save you time, money and hassle.
- Alanna Chen