For Pharmaceutical & Healthcare

Pharma Shipping Software Built for Compliance and Traceability

Pharma shipping software that gives you better control over compliance, traceability, and delivery execution- all directly inside Business Central.

✓ SSCC-Compliant Labels ✓ Lot & Serial Traceability via BC ✓ Multi-Carrier Rate Comparison ✓ Business Central Native
500+
BC Customers Across Industries
Microsoft ISV Partner
10M+
Shipments Processed via MetaShip
UPS, FedEx & more
100%
Native BC — No Middleware
No external tools needed
4.8★
Microsoft AppSource Rating
MetaOption LLC · Since 2009
Trusted by Healthcare & Pharma Teams

From pharmaceutical manufacturers to medical device distributors

Healthcare organizations rely on MetaShip’s pharma shipping software to manage compliant, traceable shipping inside Business Central — without disconnected tools.

💊 Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
🩺 Medical Device Companies
📦 Healthcare Distributors
🔬 Life Sciences Organizations
🧪 Biotech & Clinical Research
★★★★★

“MetaShip gave us end-to-end shipment visibility across every order. Audit preparation that used to take weeks now takes hours — everything is inside Business Central.”

DS
Director of Supply Chain
Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
★★★★★

“SSCC label generation and carrier rate comparison now happen automatically inside BC. Our shipping team no longer logs into separate carrier portals for every order.”

VP
VP of Operations
Medical Device Distributor
★★★★★

“We process shipments faster with complete tracking visibility — from order release to delivery confirmation — without leaving Business Central.”

HC
Healthcare Supply Chain Director
National Healthcare Distributor
The Challenge

Why Healthcare Shipping Demands More Than Standard Logistics Tools?

Healthcare shipping requires strict compliance, accurate documentation, and complete product traceability. Without pharmaceutical shipping software, operational gaps can quickly turn into real struggles.

01

Inappropriate Carrier Selection

Without live rate comparison, teams often rely and choose most familiar carriers instead of the most cost-effective shipping options.

⚠ Operational inefficiency
02

No SSCC Label Automation

Manually generated GS1 and SSCC labels increase compliance risks and make label consistency harder to maintain.

⚠ Higher freight costs
03

Limited Shipment Tracking

Missing links between shipments, sales orders and lot data reduce pharma shipment tracking and audit readiness.

⚠ Labeling errors & risk
04

Limited Shipment Traceability

Missing links between shipments, sales orders and lot data reduce pharma shipment tracking and audit readiness.

⚠ Reduced audit visibility
05

Unstructured Packing Workflows

Without barcode validation, regulated products face greater risk of incorrect packing and shipment mismatches.

⚠ Packing errors & returns
06

Unpredictable Freight Cost

When freight is calculated later, pricing accuracy drops and margin control becomes harder during fulfillment.

⚠ Unpredictable freight costs
Pharma Shipping Software Workflow

From Sales Order to Delivery- All Inside BC

From order processing, compliant packing to carrier selection- MetaShip connects every step of pharmaceutical shipping inside Business Central.

01
📋
Sales Order
02
🔍
Pick
03
📦
Pack
04
💰
Rate Shop
05
🚚
Carrier Select
06
🏷️
SSCC Label
07
📡
Track
08
✅
Delivery
Phase 01 — 03

Receive & Fulfil

  • Orders are validated before fulfillment
  • Lot-controlled items are picked accurately
  • Products are scanned and packed safely
Phase 04 — 06

Verify, Select & Label

  • Carrier options are reviewed instantly
  • Best service is selected per shipment
  • SSCC labels are generated in BC
Phase 07 — 08

Track & Deliver

  • Tracking stays linked to BC records
  • Delivery status reminds fully visible
  • Shipment charges post automatically

Trusted Carriers, Connected to Business Central

UPS Pharma Shipping Software FedEx DHL USPS Purolator
Core Capabilities

Everything Healthcare Teams Need to Ship From BC

Manage compliant healthcare shipping directly inside Business Central- with traceability, shipment control, and operational accuracy in one connected workflow.

📦

Multi-Carrier Shipping

Compare and book across UPS, FedEx, and other carriers directly inside BC.

  • MSP Get Estimate enables you fetch live carrier rate
  • API shipment with instant tracking returned to BC
  • Shipping charges auto-added with mark-up
🏷️

SSCC Label Generation

Every package gets a unique SSCC number auto-generated at creation — a GS1 standard for pharma supply chain traceability.

  • SSCC number auto-assigned per package
  • Labels generated and attached in BC as PDF or GIF
  • Consolidated label PDF — all packages in one download
🔍

Lot & Serial Traceability

Maintain shipment traceability using BC’s native lot and serial tracking.

  • Shipments linked to source orders and item records
  • Tracking details stored in shipment records
  • Complete shipment history available in BC
🧱

Scan-to-Pack Workflow

Reduce fulfillment risk with barcode-driven packing for regulated healthcare shipments.

  • Barcode scanning against sales orders
  • Package creation with weight and dimensions
  • Reopen packages before posting if needed
💰

Shipping Cost Estimation

Estimate carrier rates before order confirmation to improve cost visibility.

  • MSP Get Estimate at quote stage
  • Mark-up added to quote and order
  • Charges will be carry forward automatically
🔄

Flexible Billing

Supported standard, third-party and manual shipping from one screen.

  • Bill shipments to customer carrier accounts
  • Manual shipment option for external freight
  • Convert API shipments when a plan change
Industries Served

Purpose-Built for Every Healthcare Supply Chain

Whether you manufacture pharmaceuticals or distribute medical devices, MetaShip adapts to healthcare shipping workflows inside Business Central.

💊

Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

Manage batch-controlled product shipments with compliant labeling and traceability across production and distribution.

🩺

Medical Device Manufacturers

Ship serialized devices, equipment, and components with accurate documentation and delivery tracking.

📦

Healthcare Distributors

Seamlessly handle high-volume orders fulfillment across hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and healthcare networks.

🔬

Life Sciences Organizations

Move research materials, lab kits, and sensitive medical supplies with better shipping control with complete visibility.

💉

Healthcare Supplies

Deliver essential medical supplies on time while maintaining shipment visibility across supply networks.

🏥

Biotech Companies

Manage controlled product movement for biologics, samples, and temperature-sensitive materials.

🧪

Clinical Research Organizations

Track clinical trial materials and sample shipments across multiple research and testing locations.

Operational Impact

Pharma Shipping Software That Supports Healthcare Operations

MetaShip improves healthcare shipping by reducing manual effort, strengthening traceability, and simplifying compliant shipment execution directly inside Business Central. Available on Microsoft AppSource.

🏷️

Complaint Labels for Every Shipment

SSCC numbers are automatically assigned to every package and embedded into shipping labels, helping support GS1 compliance and better healthcare supply chain traceability.

⏱️

Faster Shipping Execution

Everything happens in one connected flow, right from carrier booking, label creation, to freight processing. This eliminates repetitive tasks and reduces delays across daily shipping operations.

🔍

Stronger Shipment Traceability

Tracking details, labels, packing data, and freight charges stay connected to source orders in BC- making every shipment easier to track and audit.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

MetaShip is a native extension by Dynamics 365 Business Central that automates pharmaceutical and healthcare shipping. It supports and automate entire workflow of pharma shipping software including multi-carrier rate comparison, SSCC label generation, scan-to-pack workflows, and shipping charge automation- all managed from Business Central. There is no need to rely on external or disconnected tool.

MetaShip’s pharma shipping software is designed to automate the process of assign unique SSCC to every package during shipment creation stage. This supports GS1 compliance for pharma supply chain traceability. Labels are generated after shipment creation and attached to the BC shipment record as PDF files.

In MetaShip, shipments stay linked to BC sales order containing lot and serial data, while tracking numbers and labels are stored in the shipment record for complete tracking.

MetaShip’s MSP Get Estimate compares carriers rates at the sale quote stage before the order is confirmed. Shipping markups are applied automatically, and the charge is added to the quote and carried forward to the sales order.

Yes, it is designed to support third-party shipping billing. Users can enables Third-party shipping on the sales order and enter the customer’s carrier account details.

MetaShip is used by pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device companies, healthcare distributors, life sciences organizations, biotech companies, and clinical research organizations.
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Automate Pharma Shipping Software Inside Business Central

SSCC-compliant labeling, multi-carrier rate comparison, scan-to-pack packing, and automated freight charges — all native inside Dynamics 365 Business Central.

See why pharmaceutical manufacturers, healthcare distributors, and medical device companies choose MetaShip as a pharma shipping software for Dynamics 365 Business Central.

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