ShipStation Integration

Luminous and ShipStation: A Powerful Partnership

Luminous seamlessly integrates with ShipStation, providing ecommerce companies with a smooth way to manage their inventory and fulfillment processes without having to overhaul their existing systems. For businesses already relying on ShipStation to pull in orders, print labels, and manage basic fulfillment, Luminous offers a solution that fits right on top, adding more functionality and making the entire process more efficient.

A Perfect Fit with ShipStation

Implementing a new inventory management system (IMS) or warehouse management system (WMS) can often be challenging, especially when it requires replacing existing tools like ShipStation. Luminous takes a different approach, acting as an add-on that works alongside ShipStation, rather than replacing it. This allows businesses to maintain their familiar workflows while gaining access to enhanced features through Luminous.

Our goal with the integration was simple: make it so you can operate ShipStation directly from the Luminous platform. Luminous' user interface even mirrors aspects of ShipStation, allowing users to print shipping labels, manage order details, and sync data between platforms without friction. Whether you need to process a single order or print labels in bulk, Luminous enables both options through ShipStation’s API.

Syncing Multiple ShipStation Accounts

One of the lesser-known capabilities of Luminous is its ability to sync with multiple ShipStation accounts. It’s common for ecommerce businesses to have multiple accounts for different purposes—sometimes as many as 10. Luminous can aggregate these accounts into a single system, allowing you to manage all your orders and print shipping labels without needing to switch between accounts. This helps simplify complex setups, making order fulfillment more straightforward.

Why Luminous Enhances ShipStation

Here are the main reasons why Luminous users see improved results when using it alongside ShipStation:

1. Lot Tracking Capabilities ShipStation lacks built-in lot tracking, which can be a deal-breaker for many businesses. Luminous fills this gap by offering simple and effective lot tracking, ensuring that you can track specific batches of products and maintain compliance.
   
   
2. Pick and Pack Solutions ShipStation is not designed for pick and pack workflows, which are essential for many warehouses. Luminous, however, provides these solutions while still allowing you to use ShipStation for label printing. This means you can integrate Luminous into your existing pick and pack process without having to change how you manage shipping.
   
   
3. Wholesale Order Management While ShipStation handles orders from ecommerce platforms like Shopify, it often struggles with the complexities of wholesale order creation and invoicing. Luminous addresses this by allowing users to create and manage wholesale orders directly. These orders are then automatically sent to ShipStation, where shipping labels can be generated as usual. Additionally, Luminous syncs seamlessly with QuickBooks, making it easier to manage financial records.
   
   
4. Enhanced Reporting and Analytics If you're looking for more in-depth data and reporting than what ShipStation offers, Luminous has you covered. With custom reports and analytics, Luminous serves as a comprehensive system of record, offering deeper insights into your fulfillment operations.

Get the Most Out of Your ShipStation Integration with Luminous

If you’re already using ShipStation and need better tracking, pick and pack workflows, wholesale order management, or advanced reporting, Luminous could be a great addition to your setup. Book a free demo today to see how Luminous can enhance your inventory management without disrupting your existing processes.