From Shopify to Nordstrom EDI dropship, from UPS to DHL Express—AIMS360 apparel ERP integrates all your carriers, sales channels, and shipping workflows into one streamlined system.

Why AIMS360 Apparel ERP Shipping Is a Game Changer

Before AIMS360 apparel ERP, most fashion brands bounced between carrier portals, manual spreadsheets, and EDI compliance headaches. Now, you can:

✅ Ship with UPS, FedEx, USPS, Canada Post, Purolator, GLS, DHL Express

✅ Compare rates + delivery dates in real time

✅ Bulk-generate multi-carrier shipping labels and UCC 128 labels

✅ Create ASN EDI 856 and shipping notices automatically

✅ Manage freight collect/third party billing for major retailers

✅ Run ship to store management and ship from store for omnichannel fulfillment

✅ Automate shipping rules per channel, handling Shopify sales channels, wholesale shipping, and EDI dropship in one place

Proven AIMS360 results:

• 25% faster shipping processing speed
• Up to 99% shipping accuracy
• 15% more on-time deliveries

Ship Anywhere in the US & Canada with the Best Carrier Rates

Connect your own UPS and FedEx accounts (or use group discounted shipping via SPL Group), plus USPS, Canada Post, Purolator, GLS, and DHL Express for international. Prefer a hub? AIMS360 × ShipStation and AIMS360 EasyPost extend options while AIMS360 remains your command center.

Unify Shopify, Wholesale, and EDI in One Workflow

Consolidate Shopify sales channels (Shopify Shipping, Shopify POS, Shopify B2B, Shopify Plus), wholesale POs, and EDI shipping (dropship and bulk DC) for major retailers—then fulfill with the same consistent, automated process.

Intelligent Order Allocation & Automation

Auto-allocate by due date, customer priority, or stock availability. Reallocate on the fly as inventory moves. Trigger pick, pack, ship, invoicing, and notifications with rules—no manual steps.

Print Every Label You Need in Bulk—From Retail Parcels to EDI UCC 128

Bulk-generate carrier parcel labels and retailer-compliant UCC 128 (GS1-128) labels. AIMS360 also builds the advanced shipping notice (ASN EDI 856) and shipping notice automatically for EDI dropship and wholesale.

Instant, Accurate Shipping Manifests—Ready for Carrier Pickup

The system generates shipping manifests for carrier pickup with order/carton/SKU/weight/service/tracking details—faster handoff, complete audit trail.

Flexible Shipping & Handling Calculation with Real Examples

Define rules per channel or customer:

• Discounted shipping cost (your negotiated or SPL group rate)
• Retail shipping cost (published)
• Shipping and handling (flat or % markup)

Examples:

• DTC: carrier cost + $2.50 handling for premium packaging.

• Wholesale: 5% handling to cover cartonization and compliance steps.

• EDI dropship: $10 per order to cover labels + ASN work.

Rate & Delivery-Date Comparison Saves Money and Time

Use the rate shopping tool to view prices alongside delivery estimates across carriers—pick the cheapest option that still hits your promise date.

Wholesale vs Retail Shipping—What’s Different and How to Handle Both

Retail is typically small-parcel with flexible carriers and simple labels; wholesale is multi-carton or palletized, often retailer-mandated carriers, UCC 128 labeling, and ASN/EDI requirements. AIMS360 automates both—and chooses the right flow per order.

EDI Shipping and Freight Collect / Third-Party Billing

Major retailers often require you to ship using their carrier account (freight collect/third-party billing) with full ASN EDI 856 and UCC 128 compliance. AIMS360 supports this for both dropship and bulk DC orders, reducing compliance risk and chargebacks.

Ship to Store Management & Ship from Store

Replenish stores from your DC with manifest and label support. For DTC orders, ship from the nearest store with inventory to speed delivery and cut cost-to-serve.

Group Discounted Shipping—How It Works

AIMS360 connects you to SPL Group’s pooled rates—leveraging volume across many businesses (even outside AIMS360) for deeper discounts. Example: UPS Ground $15.80 → group rate $11.20 saves $4.60 each; at 1,000 shipments/month that’s ~$4,600 saved.

Advanced Warehouse Management System (WMS) for Fashion Brands

A WMS controls inventory movement, storage, and fulfillment. Fashion requires a matrix-aware WMS that understands style–color–size, seasons, and retailer compliance. AIMS360’s fashion-first WMS (WMS clothing) manages style–color–size in one view, syncs inventory in real time to Shopify/wholesale/EDI, streamlines picking/packing, prints parcel + UCC 128 labels and manifests, enforces ASN/EDI compliance, supports ship-from-store/ship-to-store, enables barcode scanning and mobile picking for ~99% accuracy, manages multiple warehouses (DCs/3PLs/stores), and provides alerts/reports (low-stock, replenishment, cycle counts).

Automation, Tracking, and Returns—All in One Platform

Use automation rules for service/carrier/packaging/insurance/tags, batch label printing for peak days, address validation to prevent corrections, branded tracking pages, and simple RMAs. Works alongside fashion PLM software and supports supply chain integration—delivering the power of apparel ERP systems and apparel software systems with the usability of a clothing inventory management app.

Real-World Impact

“After moving to AIMS360 inventory management, our shipping time improved 38%, accuracy hit 99.2%, and on-time deliveries climbed from 82% to 96%—across Shopify, wholesale, and EDI—without adding headcount.”

Carrier Coverage Comparison

Wholesale vs Retail Shipping — What’s Different and How AIMS360 Delivers

FAQs

How does AIMS360 work with ShipStation—can it replace it?

AIMS360 integrates with ShipStation to widen carrier options, and many brands use AIMS360’s built-in multi-carrier shipping instead of separate tools.

Does AIMS360 support EDI shipping for dropship and bulk orders?

Yes. AIMS360 builds ASN EDI 856, UCC 128, barcode compliance, pack hierarchies, and routing documents for major retailers.

Can I keep using my 3PL?

Yes. 3PL integration is free, and shipping label generation is free too.

What is “factory direct ship”?

Shipping directly from manufacturer to customer, bypassing your warehouse to save time and cost.

What’s the fastest, most cost-effective shipping for apparel?

AIMS360’s rate shopping compares price and delivery date to choose the cheapest on-time option for t-shirts, jeans, jackets, dresses, activewear, footwear, and accessories.

Does AIMS360 handle international shipping from the US or Canada?

Yes. Use DHL Express, Canada Post, Purolator, and more, with labels and customs forms generated in one place.

Can AIMS360 manage omnichannel and wholesale together?

Absolutely. Shopify DTC, wholesale, and EDI dropship run in one connected workflow.