How to Automate Carrier Rate Sync from Shiphawk to SAP S/4HANA
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| Workflow Name: |
Carrier Rate Sync: Shiphawk → SAP S/4HANA |
|---|---|
| Purpose: |
Automatically sync carrier freight rates to SAP S/4HANA |
| Benefit: |
Faster rate updates and accurate shipping calculations |
| Who Uses It: |
Logistics; Finance; IT |
| System Type: |
ERP Integration Workflow |
| On-Premise Supported: |
Yes |
| Industry: |
E-commerce / Logistics |
| Outcome: |
Real-time freight rates in SAP S/4HANA |
Table of Contents
Description
| Problem Before: |
Manual rate updates caused errors |
|---|---|
| Solution Overview: |
Fetch carrier rates from Shiphawk and update SAP S/4HANA via API |
| Key Features: |
API fetch; mapping; validation; auto-update rates; logs |
| Business Impact: |
Reduces errors and improves planning |
| Productivity Gain: |
Removes manual rate entry |
| Cost Savings: |
Reduces labor and calculation errors |
| Security & Compliance: |
Encrypted API calls; secure creds |
Carrier Rate Sync – Shiphawk to SAP S/4HANA
This workflow enables Carrier Rate Sync by automatically transferring carrier freight rates from Shiphawk into SAP S/4HANA. It ensures shipping calculations are accurate and up-to-date without manual entry.
Automated Rate Updates for Faster and Precise Shipping
The system retrieves freight rate data from Shiphawk, validates it, and updates SAP S/4HANA in real time. This workflow helps logistics, finance, and IT teams reduce errors, accelerate rate updates, and maintain accurate shipping cost calculations across systems.
Watch Demo
| Video Title: |
Amazon Seller Central Integration with SAP & Cloud ERP | Custom Workflow Automation |
|---|---|
| Duration: |
1:14 |
Outcome & Benefits
| Time Savings: |
Eliminates manual updates |
|---|---|
| Cost Reduction: |
Lowers manual effort |
| Accuracy: |
High via validated sync |
| Productivity: |
Faster updates |
Industry & Function
| Function: |
Carrier rate synchronization |
|---|---|
| System Type: |
ERP Integration Workflow |
| Industry: |
E-commerce / Logistics |
Functional Details
| Use Case Type: |
Freight Rate Integration |
|---|---|
| Source Object: |
Shiphawk Rates |
| Target Object: |
SAP Freight Rates |
| Scheduling: |
Real-time or batch |
| Primary Users: |
Logistics; Finance |
| KPI Improved: |
Rate update speed; accuracy |
| AI/ML Step: |
Not required |
| Scalability Tier: |
Enterprise |
Technical Details
| Source Type: |
Shiphawk API |
|---|---|
| Source Name: |
Freight Rates |
| API Endpoint URL: |
Shiphawk Freight API |
| HTTP Method: |
GET |
| Auth Type: |
OAuth 2.0 / API Keys |
| Rate Limit: |
Based on Shiphawk API limits |
| Pagination: |
Supported via API |
| Schema/Objects: |
Carrier rates; shipping zones; methods |
| Transformation Ops: |
Mapping; validation for SAP |
| Error Handling: |
Retry failed calls; log API errors |
| Orchestration Trigger: |
Scheduled or real-time |
| Batch Size: |
Configurable |
| Parallelism: |
Multiple batches |
| Target Type: |
ERP |
| Target Name: |
SAP S/4HANA |
| Target Method: |
SAP API |
| Ack Handling: |
API response logged |
| Throughput: |
Thousands/day |
| Latency: |
Few seconds per batch |
| Logging/Monitoring: |
Sync logs; error logs |
Connectivity & Deployment
| On-Premise Supported: |
Yes |
|---|---|
| Supported Protocols: |
HTTPS; REST |
| Cloud Support: |
Hybrid |
| Security & Compliance: |
Encrypted API calls; secure creds |
FAQ
1. What is the Carrier Rate Sync workflow from Shiphawk to SAP S/4HANA?
It is an ERP integration workflow that automatically syncs carrier freight rates from Shiphawk into SAP S/4HANA for accurate shipping calculations.
2. What carrier rate data is synced?
The workflow syncs freight rates, service levels, surcharges, and carrier-specific pricing information from Shiphawk to SAP S/4HANA.
3. How does the carrier rate sync process work?
The workflow extracts the latest rates from Shiphawk, validates them, and updates the SAP S/4HANA system automatically to ensure accurate shipping calculations.
4. Who uses this workflow?
Logistics teams, finance teams, and IT staff use this workflow to maintain accurate freight rates and support shipping and costing operations.
5. What are the benefits of automating carrier rate sync?
Automation ensures faster updates of carrier rates, reduces manual entry errors, improves shipping cost accuracy, and supports efficient logistics operations.
6. Does this workflow support on-premise systems?
Yes, the workflow supports on-premise SAP S/4HANA systems for seamless rate integration.
7. What system type does this workflow belong to?
This workflow is an ERP integration designed to synchronize carrier rates from Shiphawk to SAP S/4HANA.
8. Which industries benefit from this integration?
E-commerce and logistics industries benefit from real-time carrier rate updates, accurate shipping calculations, and improved cost management.
Case Study
| Customer Name: |
Shiphawk Users |
|---|---|
| Problem: |
Manual freight rate updates caused delays and errors |
| Solution: |
Automated Shiphawk → SAP S/4HANA Freight Rate Sync |
| ROI: |
Faster updates and reduced errors |
| Industry: |
E-commerce / Logistics |
| Outcome: |
Real-time freight rates in SAP S/4HANA |
