If you are a shipper with high volume shipments, you can benefit from high-speed shipping transactions, fully customized shipping functions, and superior reliability by using FedEx Ship Manager Server, part of the FedEx Ship Manager suite of shipping solutions. This complete hardware and software system provides a dedicated connection to FedEx, plus it can be easily integrated across multiple locations into your company's order centers, shipping docks and other existing business systems.
Solution Type: Automated Shipping Tool
Platform: Integrated
Services Covered:
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- Global Shipping
FedEx Ship Manager Server supports domestic and international Express shipping to over 220 countries and supports FedEx Ground shipping to businesses in Canada and the Continental U.S.
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- Shipping Labels
With FedEx Ship Manager Server you can prepare labels for both your domestic and international shipments.
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- Quick Cancellation
FedEx Ship Manager Server makes it easy to cancel scheduled shipments.
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- Integration
FedEx Ship Manager Server can be integrated into your existing business systems such as order centres, shipping docks and across multiple locations.
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- Customized Shipping Information
FedEx Ship Manager Server informs you of available shipping services by location.
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- Scalable Technology
FedEx Ship Manager Server includes function-specific software modules and features that can be activated to adapt and expand according to your business and shipping needs.
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- Supported Protocols
FedEx Ship Manager Server includes TCP/IP or Win Socket, over either Ethernet Twisted Pair or Token Ring networks. This enables you to use any programming language that supports TCP/IP to create a customized graphical user interface to facilitate shipping processes.
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- High Speed Processing
FedEx Ship Manager Server can process an average of eight transactions per second so you can handle large volumes of customer orders and fulfillment.
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- Connectivity
A dedicated connection between your location and FedEx operations through FedEx Ship Manager Server means you enhance security and bypass the Internet and its real-world traffic jams.
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- Data management
Streamline the management of supply chain and other relevant data.
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- Global Rates
With FedEx Ship Manager Server, you can download your rates for a package prior to shipping, allowing you to accurately estimate your customer's shipping costs.
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- Activity Reports
With FedEx Ship Manager Server you can generate daily shipping activity reports, including: End of Day Transaction Reports, Courier Reports, Customer Invoice Reports, and Shipment Reports.
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- ShipAlert® POD E-mail Notification
With FedEx Ship Manager Server, you can receive POD e-mail notification of deliveries as well as provide ShipAlert notifications, thereby increasing the visibility of your shipments.
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- Package Status Tracking
With FedEx Ship Manager Server you can generate package tracking numbers, which can be provided to your customers for convenient tracking.
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- Operating System Windows® 2003 SP3
- Windows® XP SP2
- Windows® Vista Business
- Windows® 2008 Server (32 bit)
- Windows® 2008 Server (64 bit)
- Windows® 7 Business (32 bit)
- Windows® 7 Business (64 bit)
- Windows® 2008 R2 Server (64 bit)
- Windows® 2008 R2 Server Enterprise (for Clustering)
- Windows® 2003 R2 Server Enterprise (for Clustering) with iSCSI initiators
Note: FedEx Ship Manager® Server is designed to work best on Windows 2003 and higher. Microsoft ends support for Windows 2000 on July 13, 2010. FedEx recommends that you upgrade to ensure your systems are not at risk.
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- Processor 2.5 GHz or higher XEON Processor
- Memory 512 MB RAM
- Hard Drive 36 GB or larger
- Network adapter 10/100/1000 Mbps
- CD ROM drive Windows-compatible
- Modem Hayes compatible 56k
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Since FedEx Ship Manager Server offers the ability to communicate with FedEx directly through a network connection, the following items are required for network connectivity:
- The server running the software application must be configured to TCP/IP protocol.
- Win Socket must be loaded on the server.
- The server must have a network connection.
- A dedicated IP address is required.
If you want to integrate FedEx Ship Manager Server with your enterprise resource planning, warehouse management, scanning, or third-party systems, etc., you will need dedicated IT resources to program shipping transactions and to network these systems.
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If you need technical support for the FedEx Ship Manager Server product, please call 1.877.339.2774 .
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Find out if you qualify for FedEx Ship Manager Server by calling 1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339.
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