Sounds like overkill.







Kidding. I have no doubts.....

I'm trying to take a few days off now and then for the next month or so. I look forward to kicking the tires when I get back to a reasonable schedule.

Here's the plan...

I am releasing a new build each week on Monday during the beta period. Once I go for 2 weeks without a needing to fix a bug or add an important feature, I will switch to release candidate mode. During RC mode, I will release a new build every 2 weeks or so until no changes are required for 2-3 weeks. At that point, I will release the final build for 3.0.

I would not install a beta on a live production site. I would be willing to install a release candidate.

I plan to include sample data soon so that you can test the software without installing anything on your site.

In the event there's a problem getting this running, will Shipper still connect (still work) so Fed Ex Ship Mgr can still be used til the problem is worked out?

Since the ShipRush for FedEx is $195 -- what is the advantage of using this system over FE ShipManager?

Andy -

We are implenting BV5 soon, and I will definitely be interested in getting more info from you about your new product. We use ShipRush SDK today and it is interfaced with our current ecommerce platform (not BV). We are able to print our shipping label on the same sheet as our packing slip, and print all our paperwork (pick/pack/ship) in batch. It works beautifully, but ShipRush wants us to upgrade to current version and our existing ecommerce provider wants a ton of money to rewrite the interface . . . one of the reasons we are leaving our current provider.

After some research, I landed on BV as my new ecommerce provider, but am not satisified with how shipping works. We anticipate going live on BV in September and will utilize the UPS Shipping tools that come with the system in the interim. However, we need a better shipping solution before our high volume holiday season gets here. So phase 2 of this project involves looking more deeply into your product offerings. I noticed your import/export for batch printing, but prefer not to introduce extra processes like that it into our environment.

However, your Shipper 3.0 might be just what we are looking for. Based on what I've read in your posts, we would need to purchase both ShipRush 6.0 and Shipper 3.0. There are several flavors of ShipRush, and I was confused as to which we would need. We are strictly UPS today, but in future, we may want to add other carriers. We don't use any of the back-end accounting systems ShipRush integrates with. Does that make a difference? What ShipRush product should we be looking at?

Also, what do you anticipate your product charge will be? Do you have any additional product documentation available so I can learn more about what Shipper 3.0 will do?

Thanks in advance.

If you do not have ShipRush, then you would get ShipRush for UPS Standalone. It comes in 2 flavors: basic and pro. This document describes the differences: ShipRush UPS: Basic vs Pro. Z-Firm has not added the standalone SKU to their store yet, so you will need to call it in. I will also offer it for sale on my site...though orders placed through me will take slightly longer (z-firm has not automated their 3rd party order system).

Both basic and pro include support for UPS, FedEx, USPS, and DHL. So if you decide to expand, you will be covered. If you want to print USPS postage, you will also need an Endicia account.

I hope to publish pricing and more documentation over the next couple of weeks.

I'd love to get your feedback on Shipper 3.0 in comparison to your previous solution. Unfortunately Shipper 3.0 does not allow you to merge the label onto your packing slip, but I am working on that for a future release.

In a phone call. I'll double-check before I post my "official" documentation.