Make your shipping solution part of the larger solution. Smartlinc utilizes the latest technology to embed or integrate your shipping application. The tools used consist of XML, ODBC, OLE, or .NET Socket application. This allows Real Time data to flow between your host systems whether it runs on UNIX, AS400, or Microsoft. SmartLinc integrates fully with host applications. Shipping and fulfillment may represent the endpoint of a customer transaction, but they don't exist in isolation from the rest of the enterprise. The flow of information to and from your shipping department is critical to profitability. SmartLinc solutions integrate seamlessly with all of the major host applications, enabling you to see shipping in the context of your other business operations. Information that is typically read from the host order management module includes:       • Customer's ship-to address       • Phone and fax numbers and email for ship-to address       • Bin location for picking       • Customer bill-to ID number/third party billing information       • Purchase order number/customer PO number       • Invoice number if pre-assigned       • Service level for the carrier       • UPC for this item       • Weight, unit of measure and dimensions       • Code for hazmat shipments SmartLinc speeds invoicing and accounting by automatically transferring back vital shipment information to accounting and customer service. Also, the system provides external integration with carrier compliance manifesting. Additional examples of information written back to the host are:       • Order number       • Freight tracking or pro number       • Customer purchase order       • Carrier       • FOB       • Carrier SCAC code       • Shipped service level       • Weight of shipment       • Freight charge for COD and handling charge       • Dimensions Integrating smoothly with the host environment, SmartLinc delivers improved customer satisfaction, reduced freight costs and increased productivity.   SMARTCONNECT Complete reliable shipping information is essential to any supply chain. SmartConnect offers proven interfaces for many of the major ERP, WMS, OMS and accounting systems. The interfaces provide key information such as:       • Date and time shipped       • Delivery date       • Carrier and service level       • Tracking number       • Freight charge for COD       • Freight cost       • Number of containers       • Carton and line item detail       • POD (point of delivery)       • Shipping address           © 2006 SmartLinc, Inc.