Managing shipping operations efficiently is essential for businesses involved in domestic and international trade. The Odoo Dachser Shipping Connector provides a powerful integration between Odoo ERP and Dachser's logistics services, enabling companies to automate shipping processes, reduce manual work, and gain complete visibility over their supply chain activities.
By connecting Odoo directly with Dachser's shipping network, businesses can generate shipments, calculate real-time freight charges, create shipping labels, and track deliveries without leaving the Odoo environment. This integration helps organizations improve operational efficiency while ensuring accurate and reliable shipping management.
Whether your company handles local deliveries, cross-border transportation, freight shipments, or complex logistics operations, the Dachser Connector allows your sales, warehouse, inventory, and delivery teams to work seamlessly from a single platform.
Key Benefits of Odoo Dachser Shipping Integration
The Dachser Shipping Connector eliminates repetitive manual shipping tasks and improves communication between business operations and logistics providers. Companies can automatically synchronize shipping information between Odoo and Dachser, ensuring accurate shipment processing and real-time visibility.
Major benefits include:
- Automated shipment creation directly from Odoo.
- Real-time freight rate calculation.
- Instant shipping label generation.
- Accurate tracking number synchronization.
- Reduced manual data entry and shipping errors.
- Faster order fulfillment processes.
- Improved customer satisfaction through shipment visibility.
- Centralized logistics management within Odoo.
Dachser Delivery Method Configuration
Under Sales > Configuration > Settings menu user need to enable the Dachser Connector to use Dachser as the delivery method.
Dachser Delivery Method
User need to enter Customer ID, Dachser API Token, Dachser Tracking URL and need to select the Dachser Language, Dachser Division, Dachser Product Code and European Terms Of Delivery in Dachser delivery method.
Create Sale Order
User can create a new sale order and click on the "Add Shipping" button to select a shipping method.
Add a Shipping Method Wizard
User need to select Dachser shipping method and click on "Get rate" button to get the rate of shipping service.
User can see the rate of shipping service and click on "Add" button.
User can see the delivery rate is updated in sale order line. Now click on Confirm button to confirm the sale order.
Dachser Delivery Method in Carrier
User can see the Dachser delivery method is updated in carrier and click on Validate button to Done delivery.
Confirmed Delivery
User can see the delivery is done and shipping label and Tracking Number is generated. User can track their delivery status by the tracking number.
Dachser Shipping Label
Dachser Delivery Method in Website
Features of Odoo Dachser Shipping Connector
1. Real-Time Shipping Rate Calculation
The connector automatically communicates with Dachser's API to retrieve real-time shipping charges based on:
- Shipment destination
- Package dimensions
- Weight information
- Delivery service type
- Product and division settings
This allows sales teams to provide accurate shipping costs during quotation and order processing, helping businesses improve pricing transparency and customer trust.
2. Automated Shipment Creation
Once a sales order is confirmed, users can automatically generate shipment requests directly within Odoo. The connector transfers all required shipping information to Dachser, reducing administrative effort and ensuring data accuracy.
3. Shipping Label Generation
Generate official Dachser shipping labels directly from Odoo with a single click. Warehouse teams can quickly print labels and prepare packages for dispatch without accessing external shipping portals.
Benefits include:
- Faster packing operations
- Reduced labeling errors
- Standardized shipping documentation
- Improved warehouse productivity
4. Real-Time Shipment Tracking
The connector automatically retrieves and stores tracking numbers from Dachser after shipment creation. Users can monitor shipment status directly from Odoo and share tracking details with customers.
This provides:
- Better customer communication
- Improved shipment visibility
- Faster issue resolution
- Enhanced delivery transparency
5. Delivery and Inventory Synchronization
Shipping activities remain synchronized with:
- Sales Orders
- Delivery Orders
- Inventory Operations
- Warehouse Transfers
- Customer Deliveries
This ensures all logistics information remains updated across departments and eliminates information silos.
6. Multi-Service Shipping Support
The integration supports various Dachser logistics services, helping businesses manage different transportation requirements through a single Odoo platform.
Dachser Delivery Method Configuration in Odoo
To start using Dachser shipping services, users must first enable the Dachser Connector from the Odoo settings menu.
Navigation:
Sales → Configuration → Settings
After enabling the connector, configure the Dachser delivery method by entering:
- Customer ID
- Dachser API Token
- Dachser Tracking URL
- Preferred Language
- Dachser Division
- Product Code
- European Terms of Delivery
These settings establish secure communication between Odoo and Dachser's shipping services.
Create and Process Sales Orders with Dachser Shipping
Step 1: Create a Sales Order
Create a new sales order in Odoo and add the products required by the customer.
Step 2: Add Shipping Method
Click the Add Shipping button and select the Dachser shipping method from the available delivery carriers.
Step 3: Retrieve Shipping Rate
Use the Get Rate option to fetch the real-time shipping charge directly from Dachser.
The connector calculates shipping costs automatically based on the shipment details entered in the sales order.
Step 4: Confirm Shipping Cost
Review the returned shipping rate and click Add to apply the delivery charge to the sales order.
The shipping charge will automatically appear as a delivery line item.
Step 5: Confirm the Sales Order
Once the order and shipping information are verified, confirm the sales order to proceed with fulfillment.
Reduce Manual Work and Human Errors
Traditional shipping processes often require employees to manually enter customer information, package details, and shipment data into multiple systems. This repetitive process increases the risk of mistakes and consumes valuable operational time.
With the Odoo Dachser Connector, shipping information is automatically transferred from Odoo to Dachser, eliminating duplicate data entry. This automation significantly reduces:
- Incorrect shipping addresses
- Data entry mistakes
- Lost shipment information
- Manual processing delays
- Label generation errors
As a result, businesses can improve operational efficiency while reducing shipping-related costs.
Improve Customer Experience with Real-Time Tracking
Customers expect complete transparency regarding their deliveries. Providing shipment visibility helps build trust and improves customer satisfaction.
The Dachser Connector automatically retrieves tracking numbers and updates shipment statuses within Odoo. Customers can receive tracking information immediately after dispatch, allowing them to monitor delivery progress without contacting support teams.
Benefits include:
- Increased customer confidence
- Reduced support inquiries
- Better delivery communication
- Enhanced post-purchase experience
- Improved customer retention
Centralized Logistics Management Within Odoo
One of the major advantages of integrating Dachser with Odoo is the ability to manage logistics operations from a single platform.
Instead of switching between multiple applications, users can handle:
- Order management
- Inventory management
- Warehouse operations
- Shipment creation
- Label printing
- Tracking management
- Delivery confirmation
This centralized approach improves productivity and simplifies day-to-day logistics operations.
Odoo Dachser Integration for International Shipping
Businesses involved in international trade often face additional shipping complexities such as customs requirements, cross-border documentation, and multiple transportation services.
The Odoo Dachser Shipping Connector helps simplify international shipping by providing:
- Automated shipment processing
- International freight support
- Consistent shipment documentation
- Accurate delivery information
- Better shipment tracking visibility
This allows companies to manage global logistics operations more efficiently while maintaining compliance and accuracy.
Delivery Processing and Shipment Validation
After the sales order is confirmed:
- Open the related delivery order.
- Verify shipment information.
- Validate the delivery operation.
- Generate the shipment with Dachser.
The connector automatically communicates with Dachser and creates the shipping request.
Shipping Label and Tracking Number Generation
After successful shipment creation:
- Shipping labels are generated automatically.
- Tracking numbers are assigned and stored in Odoo.
- Shipment details remain linked to the delivery order.
Users can print labels immediately and monitor shipment progress throughout the delivery lifecycle.
Dachser Shipping Integration for Odoo Website & eCommerce
The connector also supports Odoo Website and eCommerce operations.
Online customers can:
- Select Dachser shipping methods during checkout.
- View shipping charges automatically.
- Complete purchases with accurate delivery pricing.
- Receive shipment tracking information after dispatch.
This improves the customer purchasing experience and reduces post-sale shipping inquiries.
Industries That Benefit from Dachser Shipping Integration
The Dachser Connector is suitable for:
- Manufacturing Companies
- Wholesale Distributors
- Retail Businesses
- eCommerce Stores
- Import & Export Companies
- Logistics Providers
- Supply Chain Management Organizations
Any business that relies on efficient freight and parcel transportation can benefit from this integration.
Why Choose the Odoo Dachser Shipping Connector?
Organizations often struggle with disconnected logistics systems, manual shipment processing, and inconsistent shipping data. The Odoo Dachser Shipping Connector solves these challenges by creating a unified shipping environment where logistics, inventory, sales, and delivery operations work together seamlessly.
By automating shipping workflows and providing real-time visibility into shipment status, businesses can reduce operational costs, improve productivity, and deliver a better customer experience.
Conclusion
The Odoo Dachser Shipping Connector is a comprehensive logistics integration solution designed to streamline shipping operations and improve supply chain visibility. From real-time shipping rate calculation and shipment creation to label generation and tracking management, the connector helps businesses automate critical logistics processes directly within Odoo.
With seamless synchronization between sales, warehouse, inventory, and shipping operations, organizations can reduce manual effort, eliminate errors, and ensure faster, more reliable deliveries across domestic and international markets.
