Food and Beverage Shipping Software
MetaShip is a food and beverage shipping software that automates shipping, improve product traceability, and manage time-sensitive fulfilment- all inside Dynamics 365 Business Central.
From Food Distributors to Beverage Manufacturers
Food and beverage shipping software from MetaShip helps businesses ship accurately and trace every lot—inside Business Central.
“MetaShip’s scan-to-pack workflow ensures the right lot ships every time — BC and MetaShip handle what used to be fully manual.”
“Rate shopping across UPS and FedEx happens inside BC for every order. Shipping charges post automatically — our finance team loves it.”
“We ship perishable goods to multiple retail chains. MetaShip gives us the carrier flexibility and shipment accuracy we need without leaving Business Central.”
Why Food and Beverage Shipping Software Demands are More Than Generic Logistics Tools
Food and beverage shipping software processes demand speed, lot accuracy and shelf-life control. When shipping happens outside Business Central, traceability breaks, errors increase and margins shrink.
No Sync Between Lot Tracking with Shipments
Shipment records extracted from disconnected systems make it difficult to verify exactly which lot was delivered to each customer.
FEFO Workflow Breaks at Shipping
FEFO may guide picking correctly, but disconnected shipping breaks visibility between warehouse picking and final dispatch.
Manual Carrier Selection for Every Order
Without live carrier rate comparison, teams often choose familiar carriers instead of the most cost-effective options.
No SSCC Labels for Food Shipments
Manually generated SSCC labels increase compliance risk and reduce shipment accuracy across food distribution workflows.
Unclear Freight Cost at Quote Stage
Freight costs remain unknown during quoting which makes accurate pricing and margin planning significantly harder.
Packing Errors on Time-Sensitive Orders
Manual packing increases the risk of wrong products or incorrect lots being processed to the wrong customers.
From Sales Order to Delivery- Lot Traceability Maintained Throughout the Process
MetaShip connects every stage of food and beverage fulfillment inside Business Central to deliver a seamless shipping management experience. From order intake through FEFO picking to packing validation and final delivery tracking- everything is unified.
Pick by Expiry, Pack by Lot
- Orders retail the lot and expiry details from BC
- FEFO ensures older inventory ships first
- Items are scanned and packed as per lot
Route, Label & Prepare
- Carrier selected for delivery speed and cost
- SSCC labels generated for each shipment
- Shipment stays linked to product lots
Disptach, Track & Verify
- Tracking updates sync back to BC instantly
- Freight charges post automatically to orders
- Delivery remains traceability for every lot
Trusted Carriers, Connected to Business Central
Food and Beverage Shipping Software Capabilities All Native in BC
Everything that food and beverage shipping software teams need to manage fast-moving and margin-sensitive shipping directly inside Business Central.
SSCC Label Generation for Food Traceability
Support retailer compliance and end-to-end traceability with automated SSCC labeling for every outbound shipment.
- SSCC number is automatically assigned to each package at creation
- Labels generated and attached inside the BC as PDF or GIF
- Consolidated label PDF- all packages in one download
Lot & Expiry Traceability Via BC
Know exactly which lot is shipped to which customer while maintaining expiry visibility across every outbound order.
- Shipments tied to BC sales orders with lot and expiry data
- Tracking number and label stored in BC shipment record
- Full shipment and lot history accessible inside BC
Multi-Carrier Rate Shopping
Choose the best carrier for every shipment by comparing live rates, transit times, and service options.
- Compare carrier rates at quote or order stage
- Select by cost, speed, or delivery requirements
- Freight charges added automatically to the order
Barcode Scan-to-Pack
Validate every product before shipment to reduce wrong-item and wrong-lot errors on time-sensitive orders.
- Scan products against sales orders during packing
- Create packages manually or automatically as needed
- Validate packed items before shipment confirmation
Freight Estimation at Quote Stage
Know freight costs before order confirmation so shipping expenses do not quietly reduce your margins.
- Estimate shipping charges during quote creation
- Apply markup rules based on shipping policies
- Carry freight costs from quote to final order
Flexible Billing Options
Support different customer billing needs without slowing fulfillment or complicating daily shipping operations.
- Bill freight to customer carrier accounts when required
- Record manually arranged freight inside BC
- Switch between billing methods per shipment
MetaShip Is Built for Every Food & Beverage Distribution Operation
Whether you manufacture package food or distribute time-sensitive food, MetaShip’s food and beverage shipping software adapts to shipping needs, adhering to compliance, and traceability requirements all inside Business Central.
Food Manufacturers
Maintain lot-level shipment visibility while moving packaged food products efficiently across retail and wholesale distribution channels.
Beverage Distributors
Handle high-volume deliveries even during peak times with better carrier decisions and ensuring tighter control over shipping costs.
Cold Chain Distributors
Manage time-sensitive shipments with greater delivery control to protect temperature-sensitive products in transit.
Fresh Produce Suppliers
Keep time-sensitive inventory moving faster with accurate picking and shipping aligned to product shelf life.
Food & Grocery Wholesale
Process large daily order volumes with faster fulfillment and better shipping cost visibility per order.
Specialty Food Brands
Ship premium and sensitive products with stronger traceability and better control across retail distribution.
Wine and Spirits Distributors
Simplify regulated distribution with accurate shipping records and better freight planning across delivery routes.
Private Label Manufacturers
Manage diverse customer shipping requirements while maintaining operational consistency across multi-client fulfilment.
Ship Accurately, Trace Every Lot and Control Freight Costs
In food and beverage distribution, shipping mistakes directly impacts on food’s freshness, margins and compliance. MetaShip helps teams manage accuracy, real-time traceability and cost-effectiveness inside the Business Central.
Recall-Ready Shipment Visibility
When recalls happen, quickly identify which customer received which lot without digging through disconnected shipping records.
Smarter Freight Decisions Daily
Every route impacts margin, so MetaShip helps finding and selecting better carrier selection helps control freight spend across fast-moving distribution operations.
Better Shelf-Life Protection
Accurate packing and shipment validation help ensure the right products move out before freshness becomes a problem.
Frequently Asked Questions
Automate Food and Beverage Shipping Software Inside Business Central
SSCC lot traceability, FEFO-aligned fulfilment, multi-carrier rate shopping, and freight automation — all native inside Dynamics 365 Business Central.
See why food manufacturers, beverage distributors, and cold chain logistics companies choose MetaShip as their D365 food and beverage shipping software.
