Automate Shipping Notifications — Inform Customers Before They Ask

Automated shipping notifications: keep customers informed about delivery status in real-time — proactive and on-brand.

15+ workflows implemented Avg. 12h time saved per week

The Problem

The most common support inquiry in e-commerce is: Where is my order? Customers today expect real-time transparency about delivery status — from order confirmation through shipping notification to delivery confirmation. Shops that do not provide this are flooded with support inquiries.

Many retailers send only a single tracking email after shipping. But between order and delivery lie 3-5 days during which the customer receives no information. The result: uncertainty, support tickets, and in the worst case cancellations because the customer thinks the order is lost.

Manual shipping communication is not feasible with more than 20 orders per day. Each shipping provider has its own tracking systems and status codes that must be translated into customer-friendly messages. Without automation, the customer is left in the dark.

The Solution

Our shipping workflow automatically tracks all shipments via shipping provider APIs and sends proactive status updates to your customers. Every important status change triggers a personalized email or SMS: package shipped, package at distribution center, delivery tomorrow between 10 AM and 2 PM, package delivered.

For delays, the customer is proactively informed before they ask. At the same time, the support team is notified so they are prepared for inquiries. Failed delivery attempts automatically trigger a message with options for the customer.

All notifications use your branded templates and link to a branded tracking page in your shop — not the generic tracking page of the shipping provider. This turns every shipping communication into a marketing touchpoint.

6+ hours/day
Time Saved
85%
Error Reduction
< 1 Monat
ROI Payback

How the Workflow Works

Tracking
Query shipment status via API
Trigger
Detect status change
Notification
Send personalized email/SMS
Escalation
Notify support on issues
Review
Review request after delivery

Calculate Your Savings

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95%
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Euros saved/month
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ROI in months
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Before vs. After

Manual Process

Time per task 3-5 min/inquiry manually
Error rate 40% customers ask themselves
Cost ~€1,800/month (support)
Scalability Max 50 shipments/day

Automated Process

Time per task 0 min (proactive)
Error rate < 5% customers inquire
Cost ~€200/month
Scalability Thousands of shipments/day

Frequently Asked Questions

Which shipping providers are supported?

DHL, DPD, Hermes, UPS, FedEx, GLS, Deutsche Post, and all providers with a tracking API.

Can SMS notifications be sent as well?

Yes, email and SMS can run in parallel. The most important statuses (shipping, delivery) can be sent via SMS, the rest via email.

Is a branded tracking page provided?

Yes, the workflow generates a tracking page in your shop design that displays real-time status and includes cross-selling recommendations.

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