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StarShip

Score8.7 out of 10

3 Reviews and Ratings

What is StarShip?

StarShip is a shipping software solution provided by V-Technologies that aims to streamline the shipping process for businesses of various sizes. According to the vendor, StarShip is designed to integrate with ERP, accounting, and eCommerce platforms, helping businesses improve their shipping operations while reducing expenses. This solution is utilized by professionals and industries such as eCommerce retailers, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, as well as logistics and fulfillment companies.

Key Features

Dashboard and Enhanced Reporting: According to the vendor, StarShip provides users with a comprehensive dashboard that offers instant access to shipment history, metrics, and reporting. The software is said to enhance reporting capabilities, allowing businesses to track and analyze shipping data effectively.

Multi-Carrier, Multi-Mode: The vendor claims that StarShip enables companies to ship small parcels and LTL (Less Than Truckload) shipments from a single application. It is said to facilitate rate shopping for both modes with one click, automatically selecting the carrier and service based on custom parameters.

EDI Partners: StarShip is said to seamlessly integrate with EDI partners, providing businesses with a complete supply chain solution and facilitating electronic data interchange with trading partners.

WMS Partners: According to the vendor, StarShip seamlessly connects with WMS (Warehouse Management System) partners, enabling quick access to order and inventory data for faster shipment processing.

Development Partners: The vendor states that StarShip collaborates with development partners to enhance integration capabilities, ensuring smooth and efficient integration with various platforms and systems.

Partner Program: V-Technologies offers a partner program for businesses interested in integrating their solutions with StarShip. According to the vendor, this program provides opportunities for collaboration and integration to further enhance shipping processes.

Carriers: StarShip is said to integrate with major carriers such as UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL, OnTrac, and Spee-Dee. The software also supports LTL carriers and user-defined parcel carriers, offering flexibility in carrier selection.

ERP Integrations: According to the vendor, StarShip seamlessly integrates with various ERP platforms including QuickBooks, Sage 100, Dynamics GP, Acumatica, and more. By accessing and updating order information directly from the ERP, it is claimed to streamline shipping, accounts receivable, and customer service processes.

Developer Interfaces: StarShip provides developer interfaces that, according to the vendor, allow for seamless integration with custom applications, enabling businesses to tailor the software to their specific needs.

Starship A Bumpy Road to Successful Shipping

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use StarShip to handle our hazardous materials shipments. At the time we signed up they were one of the only one that were able to handle hazardous materials shipments. It was able to integrate with Acumatica but needed a lot of setup. We also use it fo rate shopping so customer service can give customers the best rate options.

Pros

  • Rate shopping
  • Hazmat shipping
  • Multi-Carrier support

Cons

  • Customer Support
  • speed
  • system stability

Return on Investment

  • we are able to ship hazmat
  • a lot of down time in the beginning
  • scale and weights issues

Usability

Alternatives Considered

ShipHawk and Acumatica

Other Software Used

AnyDesk