#parcelforce api

TaskCentre’s Web Service Connector Tool can be used to automate calls to ParcelForce’s expressLink web service. This web service enables the automation of a range of tasks including package shipment and label printing. The full list of operations available is as follows:

· Create shipment · Return shipment · Print label · Print document · Create manifest · Print manifest Shipment tracking is not part of the web service, but ParcelForce will, on request, automatically push tracking data in a flat file format to a directory on a remote FTP server, which TaskCentre can retrieve and utilise. More information about retrieving and using this data can be found later in this article. ParcelForce also provide the browser-based WDM Online solution, which allows you to view and manage shipments that have been created using the web service.

TaskCentre has the ability to integrate Parcelforce with SAP Business One utilising its drag and drop integration functionality enabling users to reduce operational costs and eradicate costly data entry errors.

The TaskCentre for SAP Business One solution can automate the flow of data between Parcelforce and business software providing the tools to;

- Automatically push orders from applications to your selected courier service(s) - Automate the placement of orders with Parcelforce including local and international courier services - Automatically pick up tracking numbers and publish them to your customer portal, eCommerce solution or send them to customers via email or SMS - Automatically record proof of delivery into your business software