GroovePacker is a scan-and-verify tool for order fulfillment that catches Pick/Pack errors before they go out the door. Depending on your workflow, your fulfillment staff can use GroovePacker at stationary packing stations, or as an on-the-go tool in the warehouse.
GroovePacker integrates with ShipStation and has full workflow layouts on their website. This web-based platform is not an Enterprise Warehouse Management suite nor is it an all-in-one that requires you to replace or reinvent your current workflow.
GroovePacker is only available for US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Connection Requirements:
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An active account with GroovePacker.
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ShipStation API Key and API Secret
Operation Requirements
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Barcode Scanner
GroovePacker works with most hand-held and station-mounted scanners that can read code 128 as well as any barcode formats you currently use. See GroovePacker's Quickstart KB for recommended scanners.
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Inventory Barcodes -The Barcode Scanning Overview article from ShipStation’s Help Center is a good place to start.
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Packing Slip Barcodes - See our Add Barcodes to Packing Slips article to learn more.
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A CSV with your product data. See our Product Defaults Upload Bulk - CSV article for details.
Order Import Requirements:
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Must include a Ship To address.
To connect your GroovePacker account to ShipStation:
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Select your API Version from the dropdown and click Generate API Key.
We will email a verification link to your user email address.
IMPORTANT: Generated API Keys
API keys and API secrets will only show in ShipStation’s UI when they are generated and only to the user who generated them. They will be hidden from view in the ShipStation UI after you navigate away from the page.
We strongly recommend that you copy the API keys and API secrets and keep a record of these immediately upon their generation.
API Key Generation Limited to the Account Owner Only
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Only the Account Owner can generate API keys. They will need to verify their email to access the API Key Generator.
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API keys can only be viewed in plain text. This view will be available only once, immediately after the keys are generated.
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If you are unsure who is considered to be your account’s owner, contact support@shipstation.comto confirm.
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Check the verification link we send to your user email address and then generate the keys again.
The Generate API Key button will reset once you verify your email.
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Set the expiration (3, 6, or 12 months) for your new API Key, then click Generate.
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Click the Copy icon
to copy your newly generated API Key. Be sure to store it securely.
You can then provide your key and secret to the account you wish to access the ShipStation API.
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Return to the tab or browser window with your GroovePacker account.
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Log in to GroovePacker and go to Settings.
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Create a new store on GroovePacker’s Settings page.
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Name the new store.
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Copy your ShipStation API Key and API Secret and paste them into GroovePacker.
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Click Save & Close. Your settings will be saved in GroovePacker.
After you've completed the connection steps, your GroovePacker account will be connected to ShipStation. Next, you'll need to visit GroovePacker's Settings page to adjust the store-specific settings like branding, notification preferences, and see their KBs for your initial product setup in GroovePacker using a CSV import.