Fully integrated with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, for seamless shipping from order to delivery.
Shipping delays don't usually start at dispatch—they begin earlier, in small moments that go unnoticed.
An order is created, and the address looks correct. A carrier is selected quickly to keep things moving. Everything seems fine—until later.
Sound familiar?
A shipment is returned because the address wasn't validated.
A team member checks multiple carrier portals to compare rates after the order is already processed.
An international shipment is delayed at customs because required documentation is missing.
A customer calls asking for tracking, and the update isn't immediately available.
By the time these issues surface, the shipment is already delayed, costs have increased, and the team is reacting instead of controlling the process.
There's a better way to manage shipping—and it starts with having everything in one place.
From order release to final delivery, here's the end-to-end flow your team will actually use.
A sales order is released in Business Central. VLC Smart Shipping automatically pulls it into the shipping workspace, with all required details already available—customer, items, weights, and address—so the team starts with accurate data, not manual entry.
Instead of opening multiple carrier portals, shipping options appear directly within the system. Rates, delivery timelines, and service types are displayed side-by-side, allowing the user to compare and choose with clarity.
Once a carrier is selected, the shipment is created instantly. Labels, packing slips, and required documents are generated automatically using the order data, eliminating duplication and reducing errors.
As soon as the shipment leaves the warehouse, tracking becomes available within the same order record. The team can monitor status without switching systems, ensuring continuous visibility.
For international orders, customs data and compliance details are automatically pulled from Business Central. Required documentation is generated as part of the same workflow, reducing delays and manual effort.
Before finalizing the shipment, address validation ensures accuracy. Any missing or incorrect data is flagged early, preventing failed deliveries and costly returns.
Shipping doesn't just become faster. It becomes controlled, predictable, and easier to manage.
Catch issues before they impact delivery. Address validation and system-driven workflows prevent incorrect shipments and costly returns.
Move from order to dispatch without re-entering data or switching systems, reducing delays and improving throughput.
Compare rates and service levels in real time, ensuring every shipment is processed using the most efficient option.
Automatically generate labels, documents, and shipment records, eliminating repetitive tasks and minimizing human error.
Track shipments in real time and respond quickly to delays, ensuring consistent and on-time delivery performance.
Handle customs documentation and compliance within the same workflow, reducing delays and improving shipment success rates.
Optimize carrier selection and reduce unnecessary expenses with data-driven decisions for every shipment.
View, organize, and prepare shipments directly from Business Central without switching systems.
Make informed carrier decisions with real-time rate visibility.
Eliminate manual effort in shipment execution.
Stay connected to every shipment throughout its lifecycle.
Handle global shipments with built-in compliance and automation.
Prevent delivery issues before they occur.
There are many shipping solutions available. Here's what makes VLC Smart Shipping different.
Most shipping tools rely on APIs, connectors, or middleware to sync with your ERP. This often leads to delays, data mismatches, and manual corrections. VLC Smart Shipping is built directly inside Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, so orders, shipments, inventory, and tracking remain fully aligned in real time. One system. One source of truth.
Traditional shipping processes require switching between carrier portals to compare rates. VLC Smart Shipping brings carrier selection directly into the workflow, allowing real-time comparison of cost, speed, and service levels inside the system.
Manual label creation, document preparation, and repeated data entry often introduce errors and delays. VLC Smart Shipping generates labels, packing slips, and shipment details automatically from the order data, ensuring consistency and reducing dependency on manual effort.
In most setups, shipment tracking exists outside the ERP, requiring users to switch systems for updates. VLC Smart Shipping keeps tracking connected to the order, so shipment status, delivery updates, and history are always accessible within Business Central.
The system is designed for the people managing shipments every day. With a clear interface, real-time updates, and minimal manual steps, users can process shipments efficiently without needing complex training, while management retains full visibility across operations.
VLC Smart Shipping can be implemented quickly within an existing Business Central environment. As shipment volumes grow, the same workflow continues to support higher throughput without adding complexity or additional tools.
| Feature | VLC Smart Shipping | Standalone Shipping Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Native ERP Integration | ✓ Built into Business Central | ✗ API / middleware required |
| Multi-Carrier Support | ✓ Unified across carriers | ⚠ Limited or fragmented |
| Rate Comparison | ✓ Real-time, in-system | ✗ Manual or external portals |
| Label & Document Generation | ✓ Fully automated | ⚠ Often manual |
| Real-Time Tracking | ✓ Embedded within order | ✗ Separate tracking systems |
| International Shipping | ✓ Built-in compliance & docs | ⚠ Varies by tool |
| Address Validation | ✓ Automated before dispatch | ✗ Often missing |
| Cost Optimization | ✓ Data-driven carrier selection | ✗ Manual decision-making |
| Workflow Integration | ✓ End-to-end inside ERP | ✗ Disconnected processes |
Watch how a shipment moves from order creation to delivery tracking, in under 90 seconds.
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Yes. VLC Smart Shipping is a native Business Central solution. It installs directly into your existing environment without requiring middleware or external integrations.
Most customers are live within a few days. Our team handles setup and configuration to ensure a smooth rollout without disrupting operations.
Yes. VLC Smart Shipping supports multiple carriers within a single workflow, allowing you to compare rates and manage shipments efficiently.
Yes. The system generates required customs documentation automatically and helps ensure compliance for international shipments.
Rates are retrieved in real time from multiple carriers and displayed within the system, allowing you to choose the most cost-effective and reliable option.
Absolutely. Tracking is embedded within the order, so shipment status, delivery updates, and history are always accessible in one place.