Platform & Carrier Enhancements

Suggestions to improve existing carrier or platform integrations for better functionality
Cin7 - Use the currency conversion value to auto-convert into AUD on import
Shopify and Cin7 have the currency conversion value available, for each order, through the API. Current SSI Process When importing orders into StarShipIt, it just imports the values the order was paid in EG - If the order was paid in Chinese Yen (say 1000 YEN), StarShipIT will import the item and order value as 1000 YEN. The Problem AusPost REQUIRES all values to be in AUD. This is for the items, shipping, declared value. Because of StarShipIT lack of implementation, we are manually having to convert values for every order that is imported into StarShipIT that was not paid in AUD. In 2026, this should not be necessary and done automatically via the Conversion Rate value on import, as the data is available to you. What should occur StarShipIT imports order If the currency is not in AUD -> Convert value using the Currency Conversion value that is in the Sale Order. Done, simple, no headaches We'd also get better reporting in when using Invoice Reconciliation, when compared what the customer paid for shipping vs what AusPost charged - as we'd be comparing in the same currency. Final notes We require this function in 2026 or will look to move platforms to someone who does Currently it is far too time consuming and error prone It can result in overseas customers paying a lot higher duties than they should when mistakes occur (ie - we forgot to change 10,000 YEN into $200 AUD, so we/customer pay duties on $10,000 AUD instead of $200 AUD) I'm not sure what the hesistation has been from SSI regarding this in the past, but this is by far our #1 priority before anything else. We need to get the core basics right, before 'nice to have' things.
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Platform Enhancement
Barcode Scan to Auto-Select Packaging + Cheapest Shipping Rate
As a warehouse packer, I want to scan a barcode for a packaging type (e.g. “A3 Bag”) during packing, So that the pack screen automatically sets the packaging type and selects the cheapest available shipping method based on that packaging and the destination. Current Pain Point Packers currently need to manually: • select the correct packaging type, and • compare rates to choose the best option This adds time, increases errors, and creates inconsistency across the packing process. Proposed Workflow 1. Packer scans a packaging barcode (e.g. A3 Bag) 2. WMS/StarShipIt automatically sets the Packaging field on the pack screen 3. WMS/StarShipIt automatically selects the cheapest eligible shipping rate based on: • the selected packaging type • destination (e.g. Auckland vs Christchurch) • available carrier services and rates Example Scenarios • Scan: A3 Packaging → Destination: Auckland → Auto-select NZC Package/Local (or NZ Post Local/Package) if it is the lowest cost option • Scan: A3 Packaging → Destination: Christchurch → Auto-select NZC A3 if it is cheaper than NZ Post for that route/service Acceptance Criteria (Suggested) • Scanning a packaging barcode updates the packaging selection on the pack screen automatically • The system selects the lowest-cost shipping method from the available rates that match the packaging • Packers can still manually override the selected shipping method if required • If no valid rates are available for the scanned packaging, the system shows a clear error/message and does not auto-select a method
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Platform Enhancement
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