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Shipping Connectors and Methods in Odoo 18 Sales

Odoo 18 offers a robust system for managing shipping, both through internal methods and external shipping carriers. This guide will delve into both aspects:

1. Internal Shipping Methods

Configuration:

Navigate to Inventory -- Configuration -- Settings.
Under the Delivery Methods section, create new methods as needed.
Define the following for each method:
Name: A descriptive name for the method (e.g., "In-house Delivery").
Carrier: Select "Manual" for internal methods.
Product: Choose the product or product category associated with this method.
Fixed Price: Set a fixed price for the shipping cost.
Weight-Based Price: Define weight ranges and corresponding prices.
Volume-Based Price: Define volume ranges and corresponding prices.
Delivery Lead Time: Specify the estimated delivery time.

Usage:

When creating a sales order, select the desired internal shipping method.
The system will automatically calculate the shipping cost based on the defined rules.

2. Third-Party Shipping Connectors

Odoo integrates with various third-party shipping carriers to streamline the shipping process.

Configuration:

Install the necessary shipping connector module (e.g., DHL, FedEx, UPS).
Configure the connector with your carrier account credentials.
Define shipping methods within Odoo, linking them to the respective carrier and service.
Set up product weights and dimensions to accurately calculate shipping costs.

Usage:

When creating a sales order, select the desired third-party shipping method.
The system will fetch real-time shipping rates from the carrier's API.
You can choose the most suitable option and proceed with the order.

Additional Considerations:

Shipping Labels: Odoo can generate shipping labels directly from the sales order or delivery order.
Tracking Information: You can track shipments within Odoo by integrating with carrier tracking APIs.
Shipping Cost Invoicing: Odoo can automatically invoice shipping costs to customers.
Multiple Packages: You can split orders into multiple packages and assign different shipping methods to each package.
Dropshipping: Odoo supports dropshipping workflows, where the supplier directly ships products to the customer.
By effectively utilizing both internal and external shipping methods, you can optimize your shipping processes, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.

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