Transportation Information for Parcel

Last updated: April 13, 2026

Why is Transportation Information Important?

Entering transportation information is required in order to send an ASN (Advanced Shipping Notice).

Transportation details (such as Method, Parcel Account Number, Carrier Name and Carrier Alpha Code,) are what allow the system to:

  • Generate and transmit the ASN to the retailer

  • Provide shipment visibility and tracking

  • Prevent compliance issues, chargebacks, or ASN-related errors

Without transportation information entered, the ASN cannot be sent, which may result in delayed receiving or retailer non-compliance.

How Do I Know If I Am Set Up for Parcel Transportation?

To use Parcel in RetailReady, two accounts are required:

  • Parcel Account: A unique account for each brand/retailer

  • Base Account: A shared account that can be connected to multiple parcel accounts

How to Check Your Parcel Setup

  1. Navigate to 'Settings' from the left-side navigation panel.

  2. Click 'Parcel Details'

  3. Locate the brand and retailer

    1. If you see a Parcel Account listed for that brand and retailer, you are set up for parcel transportation

    2. If you do not see a parcel account for that particular brand and retailer, then refer to 📄 Base Account vs. Parcel Accountsto assist in create a Parcel and Base account.

RetailReady vs External Generated Parcel

  1. RetailReady Generated Parcel: When RetailReady is selected for 'Parcel Label Generated By', all Transportation Information is automatically populated within RetailReady, meaning no manual entry required. This information is driven by your configured parcel accounts, as outlined in the "How Do You Know if You Are Set Up for Parcel Transportation" section above.

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  2. External Generated Parcel: Shipment details are entered manually or provided outside of RetailReady. You will need to input tracking, carrier, and shipping details yourself.

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How to Enter Parcel Transportation Information?

  1. Navigate to 'Orders' from the left-side navigation panel.

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  1. On the Orders page, select 'Table', then enter the order number in the search bar and select the order from the results.

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  1. Click the three-dot menu in the upper-left corner.

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  1. Select 'Enter Transportation Information'.

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Transportation Information Field Descriptions:

This information is obtained from the carrier (parcel provider) or the retailer portal ((e.g ShipIQ with Target).

  1. Method: Defines how the order is being shipped (e.g., Freight or Parcel). Select 'Parcel' from the dropdown menu.

  2. Assign transportation method parcel to other orders: When checked, applies the selected transportation method to other eligible orders.

  1. Parcel Label Generated By: Defines where the parcel shipping label is generated, either within RetailReady or through an external system.

  2. Parcel Tracking Number: Enter the tracking number associated with the parcel shipment for tracking and visibility.

  3. Carrier Name: The name of the freight carrier transporting the shipment. (e.g FedEx Freight, UPS, Old Dominion, XPO, etc)

  4. Parcel Account Number: an account number that is associated with the selected carrier. This field will auto populate when a carrier name is selected

  5. Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC): The Standard Carrier Alpha Code assigned to the carrier is a 4 letter code. Required by many retailers for ASN validation.

  6. Carrier Trans Method Code: Defines the carrier’s transportation method. (e.g M-Motor or LTL, A- Air). The dropdown menu will be be retailer-specific and aligns for ASN compliance.

  7. Current Scheduled Delivery Date: The expected delivery date of the shipment, which helps retailers plan receiving and dock scheduling.

    1. Occasionally, the carrier or retailer portal will not provide this date, if so, make your best estimate of when it will arrive to the retailer.

FAQs:

  1. Where to obtain the Transportation Information?

    Transportation information is provided by the carrier (parcel provider) or can be found in the retailer’s portal (e.g., ShipIQ for Target).

  2. When should transportation information be entered?

    Transportation information can be entered at any point in the order lifecycle, including when the order is in a Not Started status.

    1. If the information is entered before the order reaches a Loaded status, the ASN will be sent automatically once the order is loaded.