Food & Beverage Shipping Software Built Inside Business Central
Automate multi-carrier shipping, SSCC lot traceability, and FEFO-aligned fulfilment for food distributors and beverage companies — natively inside Dynamics 365 Business Central.
From food distributors to beverage manufacturers
Food and beverage businesses rely on MetaShip to 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 & Beverage Shipping Demands More Than Generic Logistics Tools
Food and beverage distribution requires lot accuracy, FEFO-aligned fulfilment, and carrier cost control. Manual processes outside Business Central create traceability gaps and shipment errors.
No Lot Traceability Tied to Shipments
Shipping records disconnected from BC’s lot and expiry tracking — making it impossible to confirm which lot shipped to which customer.
FEFO Workflow Breaks at Shipping
BC picks the right lot via FEFO, but the shipping process happens outside BC — breaking the traceability chain between pick and dispatch.
Manual Carrier Selection for Every Order
Without rate comparison inside BC, teams pick familiar carriers over cost-effective ones — inflating freight on every food distribution order.
No SSCC Labels for Food Shipments
GS1/SSCC-compliant labels created manually — prone to errors and not linked to BC sales orders and lot data for food traceability.
Freight Costs Unknown at Quote Stage
Shipping charges added manually at invoice — food and beverage distributors can’t price freight into customer quotes before the order is placed.
Packing Errors on Time-Sensitive Orders
Manual packing without barcode validation increases the risk of wrong product or wrong lot being shipped — critical for perishable food orders.
From Sales Order to Delivery — Lot Traceability Maintained Throughout
MetaShip connects every stage of food and beverage fulfilment inside Business Central — from order intake through FEFO-aligned picking, scan-to-pack, multi-carrier rate selection, SSCC label generation, and delivery tracking.
Receive & Fulfil
- Sales order created in BC — lot and expiry data intact
- Items barcode-scanned against the order on MetaShip Packing Screen
Rate, Select & Label
- Multi-carrier rate comparison for food distribution routes inside BC
- SSCC-compliant label generated per package and attached in BC
Track & Close
- Tracking number returned instantly and stored in BC shipment record
- Shipping charge with mark-up auto-posted to order and invoice
Food & Beverage Shipping Capabilities — All Native in BC
All food and beverage shipping capabilities live natively inside Business Central — no external tools, no middleware.
SSCC Label Generation for Food Traceability
Every food shipment package gets a GS1-compliant SSCC number — supporting lot traceability from warehouse to retailer.
- SSCC number auto-assigned per package at creation
- Labels generated and attached inside BC as PDF or GIF
- Consolidated label PDF — all packages in one download
Lot & Expiry Traceability via BC
MetaShip works with Business Central’s lot and expiry date tracking — every food shipment is tied to its BC sales order and lot records.
- 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
Compare rates across UPS, FedEx, and more for every food distribution order — real-time, inside Business Central.
- MSP Get Estimate — carrier rate comparison at quote or order stage
- Select by cost, transit time, or carrier service level
- Mark-up applied automatically — charge posted to order
Barcode Scan-to-Pack
Barcode-driven packing screen reduces wrong-lot and wrong-product shipments for time-sensitive food and beverage orders.
- Items barcode-scanned against the BC sales order at packing
- Manual or auto package creation with weights & dimensions
- SSCC number auto-generated per completed package
Freight Estimation at Quote Stage
Estimate carrier rates on food and beverage sales quotes — before the order is confirmed and before freight erodes your margin.
- MSP Get Estimate at sales quote stage
- Mark-up configured — charge line added to quote & order
- Shipping charge carries from quote to sales order automatically
Flexible Billing Options
Standard, third party, and manual shipping — handle different billing arrangements per food distribution customer from the same order screen.
- Third party toggle — bill freight to customer’s carrier account
- Manual shipment recording for freight arranged outside BC
- Convert API shipments to manual if fulfilment plans change
Built Natively Inside Dynamics 365 Business Central
MetaShip centralizes food and beverage shipping inside BC — lot data, SSCC labels, carrier charges, and shipment records all in the same system as your orders and financials.
Built for Every Food & Beverage Distribution Operation
Whether you manufacture packaged food or distribute perishables, MetaShip adapts to your carrier and lot tracking needs inside BC.
Food Manufacturers
SSCC labeling and lot-tied shipments for manufactured food products distributed to retail and wholesale.
Beverage Distributors
Multi-carrier rate shopping and freight charge automation for high-volume beverage distribution routes.
Cold Chain Distributors
Carrier selection for temperature-sensitive shipments with lot traceability maintained inside BC.
Fresh Produce Suppliers
Scan-to-pack accuracy and FEFO-aligned fulfilment for perishable goods with short shelf lives.
Food & Grocery Wholesale
High-volume food distribution shipping with consolidated labeling and shipping cost estimation.
Specialty Food Brands
Lot-tracked fulfilment and third party billing for specialty food brands shipping to retail chains.
Wine & Spirits Distributors
Carrier rate comparison and automated freight charges for wine and spirits distribution inside BC.
Private Label Manufacturers
Multi-client shipping with flexible per-customer carrier billing and packing station management.
What Changes for Food & Beverage Teams
See the real operational difference in lot accuracy, freight savings, and shipment documentation when food shipping moves inside Business Central.
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We’ll walk through a live food & beverage shipment — SSCC labeling, carrier rate comparison, and lot-tied fulfilment — in your actual BC instance.
End-to-End Lot Traceability in BC
SSCC labels auto-generated per package, shipments tied to BC sales orders with lot data, tracking numbers stored in BC — food traceability documentation from pack to delivery, all inside Business Central.
Lower Freight Costs on Food Distribution Routes
Real-time multi-carrier rate comparison for every food and beverage order inside BC — mark-up applied automatically, freight charge posted to the order without manual entry.
Fewer Wrong-Lot Shipments
Barcode scan-to-pack on the MetaShip Packing Screen validates items against the BC sales order — reducing wrong-lot shipments for perishable food and beverage orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MetaShip food and beverage shipping software for Business Central?
How does MetaShip support FEFO-aligned fulfilment for food and beverage shipping?
How does MetaShip generate SSCC labels for food shipments in Business Central?
Does MetaShip support multi-carrier rate shopping for food distribution shipping?
Does MetaShip support lot tracking and expiry date shipping for food orders?
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Automate Food & Beverage Shipping 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.