This onboarding guide will help you through the setup process for GelatoConnect Logistics, ensuring your shipping workflows are fully optimized.
Benefits of GelatoConnect Logistics
Centralized Shipping Control: Manage all outbound shipments from one platform.
Automated Label Generation: Reduce errors and time by automating carrier label creation.Optimized Carrier Usage: Choose from your own carriers or use GelatoConnect's carrier accounts.
Real-Time Tracking and Updates: Access live tracking numbers and shipment status inside the GelatoConnect system.
Better Decision-Making: Access shipping data to optimize costs, carrier choices, and customer satisfaction.
Grow revenue by offering the world’s best brands, products and fastest delivery services.
Reduce costs by connecting to the best service providers in Gelato’s network.
GCL Onboarding Checklist
Follow these stages sequentially to fully set up GelatoConnect Logistics:
Step | Description | Complete (Yes/No) |
1. | Integrate Orders into Gelato Connect Logistics |
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2. | Generate Shipping Labels (Manually & Bulk) |
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3. | Monitor Shipments and Carrier Performance |
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Step-by-Step Overview
1. Integrating Orders into Gelato Connect Logistics
Goal: Connect your order management system (like an MIS) to Gelato Connect Logistics so orders flow automatically.
What You'll Do: You'll use the Gelato Connect API to send order data, including recipient addresses, product details (like SKU, dimensions, weight), and required shipping methods. You'll map your system's data fields to Gelato Connect's requirements for seamless integration.
2. Generating Shipping Labels (Manually & Bulk)
Goal: Efficiently create shipping labels for your orders within Gelato Connect.
What You'll Do: You'll learn how to generate labels one by one directly from the order view for specific shipments. You'll also set up processes for bulk label creation, either by uploading a CSV file with order details or through API integration, streamlining high-volume shipping.
3. Monitoring Shipments and Carrier Performance
Goal: Gain visibility into your shipping operations and track how well your carriers are performing.
What You'll Do: You'll use the Gelato Connect dashboard to monitor the status of ongoing shipments in real-time. You'll analyze data on carrier delivery times, costs, and service quality to identify trends, optimize your shipping strategy, and manage carrier relationships effectively.
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