In today’s fast-paced global market, customer expectations for quick, accurate, and transparent deliveries are higher than ever. Whether you’re shipping across town or around the world, businesses need a smarter, more flexible way to manage logistics. The traditional one-size-fits-all shipping approach no longer cuts it. That’s where multi-carrier shipping comes into play—especially when it’s integrated into a robust, cloud-based system like Salesforce ERP with the power of Axolt ERP.
By combining Axolt’s manufacturing and supply chain expertise with the reach of FedEx, UPS, and DHL, businesses gain a seamless, scalable, and automated shipping solution that streamlines processes, reduces costs, and enhances customer satisfaction.
The Logistics Challenge in Modern Business
Shipping today is more complex than ever. Global customers, varying shipping regulations, customs, different carrier pricing models, and real-time tracking requirements create a logistical maze. Add disconnected systems and outdated processes into the mix, and you have a recipe for inefficiency and error.
Key issues include:
- Manual data entry between systems
- Lack of real-time tracking
- Limited visibility into shipping costs and delivery performance
- Delays due to disconnected order and fulfillment systems
- No centralized dashboard for managing multiple carriers
For businesses operating across industries—from retail to manufacturing—streamlining inventory, supply chain, and shipping operations is no longer optional. It’s essential.
Why Multi-Carrier Shipping?
A multi-carrier shipping strategy allows businesses to integrate several logistics providers—like FedEx, UPS, and DHL—into their order fulfillment process. Instead of relying on a single carrier, organizations can dynamically choose the most efficient, cost-effective shipping option based on location, delivery speed, weight, and price.
Benefits of multi-carrier shipping:
- Improved flexibility and shipping speed
- Lower shipping costs through rate comparison
- Failover options during carrier outages or delays
- Enhanced delivery reliability
- Better customer satisfaction and transparency
Now imagine having all of this power directly within your Salesforce ERP environment. That’s what Axolt delivers.
Axolt ERP: Bringing Logistics into the Salesforce Era
Axolt ERP is a robust, Salesforce-native solution built to streamline manufacturing, inventory management, and the end-to-end supply chain. With the addition of multi-carrier shipping integration, Axolt takes your logistics operations to the next level.
By connecting with major carriers like FedEx, UPS, and DHL, Axolt allows businesses to manage all their shipping needs directly from the Salesforce platform. No switching systems, no manual tracking, no delays.
Key Features of Multi-Carrier Shipping with Axolt:
- Unified Shipping Dashboard
- Compare rates across carriers instantly
- Select shipping services based on delivery speed, location, or cost
- Generate labels and tracking numbers directly within Salesforce
- Automated Fulfillment
- Trigger shipping actions when a sales order is completed
- Auto-generate shipping documentation and customs forms
- Print shipping labels with one click
- Real-Time Tracking and Notifications
- Track packages from FedEx, UPS, and DHL in real-time
- Send automated updates to customers regarding delivery status
- View tracking information in a centralized interface
- Inventory and Order Sync
- Update inventorylevels automatically once a shipment is confirmed
- Ensure real-time accuracy across warehouses
- Avoid stockouts and over-commitment
- Global Shipping Compliance
- Automatically apply international shipping rules
- Generate compliant customs declarations and commercial invoices
- Support for multiple currencies and languages
Salesforce ERP + Axolt: A Smarter Way to Ship
Salesforce ERP provides a unified platform that breaks down silos between departments—from sales to customer service to operations. By embedding Axolt ERP into this ecosystem, logistics becomes a natural extension of your business process.
Every step of the fulfillment process—from order creation to shipping label printing—can be managed in one place. This means:
- No exporting data to third-party software
- No manually copying tracking numbers
- No more missed shipments or delays
And when you integrate FedEx, UPS, and DHL, you ensure that your customers have choices, your business has redundancy, and your shipping costs are optimized.
Why It’s a Game-Changer for Manufacturing and Inventory Management
For manufacturers, logistics isn’t just about shipping—it’s part of a bigger puzzle that includes production planning, material procurement, inventory control, and distribution. A single disruption in logistics can throw off your entire manufacturing ERP system.
With Axolt’s integration:
- Finished goods are automatically flagged for shipment once production is complete
- Labels are generated based on predefined rules or order destinations
- Inventory is deducted from the warehouse in real time
- Analytics help you track shipping KPIs and improve performance
All of this leads to fewer errors, faster shipping, and lower operational costs.
Use Case: Electronics Distributor Streamlines Global Shipping
An electronics distributor handling thousands of SKUs faced major delays and costs due to their fragmented shipping process. Orders were manually exported, rates were compared on carrier websites, and tracking was often delayed.
After implementing Axolt ERP with FedEx, UPS, and DHL integration on Salesforce:
- Shipping time was reduced by 40%
- Order accuracy improved to 99.8%
- Carrier costs were reduced by 22% through real-time rate comparison
- Customer service inquiries about shipment status dropped by 60%
The business now enjoys a seamless workflow where every shipping decision is fast, accurate, and automated.
Future-Proofing Your Supply Chain
As customer expectations continue to rise and global supply chains become more volatile, flexibility and automation will be key. Relying on a single carrier or outdated manual systems can no longer support growth and competitiveness.
By choosing Axolt, businesses unlock:
- A scalable, Salesforce-native ERP solution
- Full control over inventory and logistics
- Automated shipping across multiple global carriers
- End-to-end visibility from order to delivery
It’s not just about shipping smarter—it’s about creating a connected, intelligent, and customer-centric business.
Conclusion
Managing logistics doesn’t have to be a complex, error-prone process. With multi-carrier shipping powered by Axolt ERP and Salesforce ERP, businesses can streamline fulfillment, reduce costs, and exceed customer expectations. Whether you’re shipping from one warehouse or managing a global distribution network, integrating FedEx, UPS, and DHL within your ERP gives you the tools to adapt and thrive.
Ready to transform your shipping process? Discover how Axolt can help simplify logistics while improving performance across your inventory, supply chain, and manufacturing ERP.
