The Shipping Software
Built for Distributors
Automate high-volume fulfillment, optimize carrier selection, and scale distribution operations—without leaving Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Why Distribution Shipping Becomes a Bottleneck
As order volumes scale, manual shipping processes create delays, errors, and rising costs that quietly erode margins and customer satisfaction.
Teams re-key shipment data across multiple systems as order volumes grow, creating compounding errors on every fulfillment cycle.
Without real-time rate comparison across carriers, distributors default to a single carrier and silently overpay on every shipment.
Order backlogs form when pick, pack, and ship workflows aren’t standardized—creating bottlenecks that delay customer deliveries.
Manual processes that work at steady state collapse during peak volume—requiring costly headcount just to keep up with demand.
Distribution bottlenecks don’t stay isolated—they multiply. What’s manageable at 500 orders a day becomes a crisis at 5,000. Your customers notice the delays before your systems flag the problem.
See how MetaShip solves each of these →Distribution Fulfillment Automation, End to End
MetaShip connects every step of the distribution cycle—from order release through wave picking, carrier selection, batch label printing, and final delivery—all inside Business Central.
See It in Action →- Sales orders synced live from Business Central
- Wave picking groups orders for maximum zone efficiency
- Pack station validation prevents errors before shipping
- Live rate queries across all connected carriers simultaneously
- Auto-selection of lowest-cost compliant carrier service
- Batch label printing — hundreds of labels in seconds
- BOLs, packing slips, and international docs auto-generated
- Live tracking status written back to BC records in real time
- Customer delivery notifications sent automatically
Everything Distributors Need to Ship Faster and Scale Smarter
Six purpose-built capabilities that eliminate manual work, reduce freight costs, and keep your warehouse ahead of order volume.
- Faster order processing from release to label
- Reduced manual effort across every fulfillment step
- Improved accuracy at any order volume
- Higher warehouse productivity per shift
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- Group orders into efficient wave picks by zone
- Standardized packing workflows at every station
- Reduced walking time and picking errors
- Scan validation before shipment creation
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- Real-time rate comparison across all carriers
- Automated carrier selection per shipment rules
- Lower freight costs on every order
- Improved delivery performance tracking
savings
- Process hundreds of orders simultaneously
- Batch label printing — single click, all orders
- Peak season readiness without added headcount
- Reduced warehouse bottlenecks during surges
generation
- Consolidated shipping labels for multi-package orders
- Auto-generated BOLs and packing slips from BC
- International documentation handled automatically
- Simplified shipment prep at every station
accuracy
- Automated workflows that grow with order volume
- Multi-warehouse support from a single BC instance
- No throughput ceiling as your business expands
- Data-driven shipping decisions built into every step
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Built Natively Inside Dynamics 365 Business Central
Unlike standalone shipping systems, MetaShip runs directly inside BC — eliminating duplicate data entry, disconnected portals, and reconciliation overhead.
Purpose-Built for Every Distribution Business
MetaShip adapts to the unique shipping and fulfillment requirements of every wholesale distribution operation.
MetaShip vs Traditional Distribution Shipping
Legacy shipping processes were built for a different era. MetaShip replaces them with a single, connected platform inside Business Central.
| Area | ✕ Traditional | ✓ MetaShip |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier Selection | Manual, single carrier | Automated rate optimization |
| Systems | Multiple disconnected portals | One Business Central platform |
| Labels | Manual label creation | Batch auto-generation |
| Warehouse | Ad-hoc workflows & bottlenecks | Standardized wave pick & pack |
| Visibility | Limited, delayed data | Real-time tracking in BC |
| Scale | Collapses at peak volume | Built for high-volume surges |
| Decisions | Reactive, gut feel | Data-driven shipping rules |
Wholesale Distribution Shipping Questions
Everything you need to know about MetaShip for wholesale distribution.
Modernize Wholesale Distribution Shipping with MetaShip
Automate fulfillment, reduce freight costs, improve warehouse efficiency, and scale distribution operations directly within Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Discover why distributors choose MetaShip as their preferred shipping software for wholesale distribution.
We ship 3,000+ orders a day across five distribution centers. MetaShip handles the entire wave pick and batch label process without us touching a second system. Our throughput went up 40% in the first month.
Multi-carrier rate shopping alone saved us over $200K in freight last year. When you’re moving HVAC equipment at our volume, every dollar per shipment adds up fast. MetaShip found savings we didn’t know existed.
Peak season used to mean hiring 15 temp workers just to keep up with labels and paperwork. This year we handled 60% more orders with the same headcount. The batch shipping workflow is a game changer for wholesale.