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Manufacturing inventory management system, built for speed
ShipStation brings inventory, orders, and shipping into one system—so you can manage stock from receiving to shipment without a separate IMS. Sync inventory across all your sales channels, route orders with automation, and move from production to label faster. Use Rate Shopper to compare options across 200+ carriers and secure the best rates.
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One system for inventory, fulfillment, and shipping
Run receiving, inventory, and shipping from one dashboard. Keep counts accurate and prevent oversells, while moving orders faster with fewer clicks and handoffs. A single workflow cuts manual work, reduces errors, and gives your team clearer visibility into every order.
See what stock is available—before you promise it
Your day runs smoother when inventory is accurate. ShipStation tracks stock as orders arrive and as labels print—so you don’t ship blind. Sync inventory across all your sales channels, set low-stock thresholds, and keep SKUs, bundles, and locations organized. It feels like one system, not a patchwork.
Ship faster without adding headcount
Batch work wins. With scan tools, pick-friendly workflows, and bulk label printing, you can clear more orders in less time. Automation rules apply the right service, split shipments when needed, and reduce repeat steps—so you can move from production to shipment without adding headcount.
Protect your brand in post-purchase
Customers don’t care which carrier you picked. They care about updates. ShipStation helps you deliver a clean post-purchase experience with branded tracking pages and notifications, plus a self-serve returns portal. Fewer “Where is my order?” emails. More repeat orders.
Where inventory decisions turn into shipped orders
One workspace for inventory and shipping decisions
ShipStation isn’t only for labels. It’s where inventory meets fulfillment. Manage product records, track on-hand counts, and sync inventory to supported channels so your storefronts stay aligned. When orders import from your webstore and marketplaces, you can see stock status right away, then move straight into pick, pack, and ship without swapping systems. Use Rate Shopper to compare carrier options and choose the best rate for every shipment.
Lot tracking and scan-based receiving for better control
If you build in batches, you need proof. ShipStation supports lot tracking, so you can track expiration dates and trace product lots through fulfillment. Use barcode scanning to receive inventory and keep counts up to date on the floor. FIFO allocation helps move older lots first when that matters. This is production inventory tracking that’s easy for new staff to learn.
Connect your ERP and extend workflows with flexible APIs
Already using an ERP to manage inventory? Keep it. ShipStation fits right into your existing workflow. Connect order data, SKUs, and shipping status back to your core systems with flexible integrations and APIs. If you use SOS Inventory, you can connect it to ShipStation through a Custom Store setup—so you can streamline shipping without slowing your team down. Explore more integration options on our integrations page.
Purchase planning that supports a supply chain inventory system
Stockouts hurt. So do rushed buys. ShipStation helps you plan with tools built for operators, including purchase order workflows, reorder support, and receiving that ties back to what you ship. Set reorder thresholds and get alerts before you run dry. With clearer demand signals, your supply chain inventory system gets steadier, even when sales spike.
Choose the best carrier for every shipment—without the manual work
Rate shopping shouldn’t take your morning. ShipStation compares options across UPS®, USPS®, FedEx®, and DHL Express, so you can choose the best balance of speed and cost for every shipment. Then automation rules handle the repeat work—assigning the right carrier and service by weight, zone, tag, or SKU, and triggering batch label printing for waves, lines, or shifts. Add branded tracking, return labels, and mobile shipping to keep orders moving, even when you’re away from your desk.
FAQs for shipping and inventory teams
Is ShipStation inventory management software or just a shipping tool?
What's the difference between manufacturing inventory software and an ERP?
How does production inventory tracking work in ShipStation?
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