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Weight reconciliation ensures that the shipment weight is consistent, there is no different between trhe weight given by the seller and the weight calculated by the courier partner. This practice eliminates the hassle of weight discrepancy and revenue loss from excessive fees.

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Order History

It refers to the record of all the orders placed by a customer from placed but not received to retrospective orders. It provides all the details of an orders like shipping details, payment status etc.

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Reverse Logistics

The process of returning items to their point of origin from the buyer to the manufacturer or supplier is known as reverse logistics. Reverse logistics is an important part of the supply chain and cannot be ignored. With the increase in eCommerce, the number of returns has also increased, making it a big challenge for sellers. So it important to streamline reverse logistics effectively and effeciently.

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Re attempt

Re attempt refers to the re attemp of making the delivery to the end customer by the delivery agent. Re attempt usually happens when delivery in first attempt fails.

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Dangerous Goods

Dangerous goods refer to certain hazardous goods that the secretary of transportation has recognized as dangerous and are capable of imposing a threat to health, safety, and property while being shipped. Most courier firms ban the shipment of certain items because of the nature of the goods. These items must be carried with extreme caution and must be declared prior to shipment. Some harmful commodities are forbidden from shipping by one or more modes of transportation. Because of their chemical or physical qualities, certain commodities are designated as DG goods. Crackers, gases, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and so on are examples.

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