The Courier Guy

Explore the integration of The Courier Guy with Advanced Shipment Tracking (AST) PRO for WooCommerce. This integration automatically captures tracking information generated by The Courier Guy plugin and updates it in AST’s shipment tracking system.

Overview of The Courier Guy Integration

The The Courier Guy Shipping for WooCommerce plugin allows merchants to ship orders using The Courier Guy services. Tracking details generated during shipment creation are stored in the order but are not linked to AST by default.

This integration connects those details with AST PRO.

The Problem Addressed

When fulfilling an order with The Courier Guy:

• Custom Fields Update: The Tracking Number is displayed in the custom fields section of the order.
• Order Status Update: Order status is updated to completed.
• Manual Tracking Entry: The plugin does not automatically update the Shipment Tracking Order Metadata, requiring manual copying and pasting of tracking numbers and shipping provider names into the Shipment tracking panel.

The Courier Guy integration Solution

The Courier Guy Integration with AST PRO addresses these challenges by:

• Automating Tracking Retrieval: Automatically extracting tracking information from the order meta and updating it in AST’s shipment tracking order meta.
• Enhancing Fulfillment Workflow: Streamlining the order fulfillment process by reducing repetitive work and potential for errors.

Enabling The Courier Guy Tracking Integration

To activate the The Courier Guy integration:

1. Navigate: In your WordPress admin, go to WooCommerce > Shipment Tracking > Integrations.
2. Locate and Enable: Search for the The Courier Guy integration and enable it.
3. AutoComplete Option: Choose to enable the ‘AutoComplete shipped orders’ option. With this, AST will automatically update the order status to ‘Shipped’. For manual control, keep this option disabled.

Post-Integration Workflow

Tracking information from The Courier Guy is automatically added to AST when a shipment is created.

Best Practices and Notes

• Integration Checks: Routinely ensure the integration’s functionality, particularly after plugin updates.
• Customer Awareness: Clearly communicate the availability of tracking features and encourage customers to use them for improved service satisfaction.

By following this guide and enabling the The Courier Guy integration with AST PRO, you can significantly enhance your order fulfillment process, ensuring that tracking information is accurately and efficiently applied and communicated.