Source Shipping Methods

July 20, 2026

Summary

Source shipping methods define the carrier, service level, and shipping code a source needs to fulfill accurately, keeping Flxpoint and the supplier aligned on how orders ship out.

OVERVIEW

Source shipping methods define the ways a source can physically ship an order — specific carriers (UPS, FedEx) and service levels (Ground, Next Day Air). They carry the shipping code a source needs to fulfill accurately, keeping Flxpoint and your supplier aligned. Add them at Connections → Fulfillment Sources → [Source] → Shipping Methods.

Carrier and service level — represent how a source ships, e.g. “UPS Next Day Air”.
Shipping code — a custom code the source recognizes, e.g. UPSNDA.
Packages — Best Fit for predefined sizes, or Custom for manual packaging.
Carrier/Method link — links to a Flxpoint carrier/method to enable rate shopping.

FIELD REFERENCE

Field	Description
Name	Descriptive label, e.g. “UPS Next Day Air”.
Shipping Code	Custom code for supplier recognition, e.g. UPSNDA. Must match the supplier's code.
Packages	“Best Fit” or “Custom”.
Carrier/Method	Linked Flxpoint carrier and method, e.g. “UPS Ground”.
Shipping Label Code	Code for purchasing labels (optional).
Default Carrier Code (advanced)	Carrier identifier, e.g. “UPS”.
Custom Carrier Name (advanced)	Optional custom carrier label.
Custom Method Name (advanced)	Optional custom method label.

Example methods

Name	Code	Packages	Carrier/Method
UPS Next Day Air	UPSNDA	Best Fit	UPS Ground
FedEx 2-Day	FED2DAY	Custom	FedEx 2-Day
USPS Priority	USPSPRI	Best Fit	USPS Priority Mail

ADDING A SHIPPING METHOD

Open Shipping Methods — Connections → Fulfillment Sources → [Your Source] → Shipping Methods.
Add Method — enter Name, Shipping Code (match the supplier's code), Packages (Best Fit or Custom), and Carrier/Method.
Advanced (optional) — set Shipping Label Code, Default Carrier Code, Custom Carrier Name, and Custom Method Name if needed.
Save — to edit, select the method and change fields; to delete, confirm no active orders depend on it first.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Note: FR fields display as Carrier → Method → Shipping Code, and filters map Carrier to Carrier. Keep this order in mind when reading or filtering FRs.

Note: Ask each supplier for their accepted carrier names and service codes (for example UPSNDA), or check their integration docs. Validate codes with the supplier before saving.

Note: When labels are purchased, the label code path can take over the shipping code. If you rely on labels, set the Shipping Label Code; if a source needs a hard code regardless, confirm which value is actually sent (see Common issues).

COMMON ISSUES

FR fails with “unrecognized shipping code” when testing rate shopping and labels

A source method can require a shipping code while help text says the code will be overridden by the shipping label code. If no label is purchased at processing time, the original code is still sent and can be rejected. Confirm the label actually buys during processing, or set a Shipping Code the source accepts as a fallback; check the FR logs to see the exact value sent.

“No Shipping Method Found” on an imported order

The source has no method matching the code on the order. Add or correct a method under Connections → Fulfillment Sources → [Source] → Shipping Methods so its Shipping Code matches, then reprocess the order.

FAQS

Where do I add source shipping methods?

Connections → Fulfillment Sources → [Your Source] → Shipping Methods, then Add Method.

What is Best Fit packaging?

Flxpoint picks the smallest predefined package that fits the item dimensions (largest box for oversized items). Choose Custom to manage package sizes manually.

Why does my method need a Carrier/Method link?

The link to a Flxpoint carrier/method is what enables features like rate shopping to compare costs across methods.

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