International shipping of snowboards. Shipping to third countries. Oversized packages. Automation.

Amplid is a German manufacturer and online retailer with over 700 shipments to third countries per season.

Amplid was founded in 2005 by multiple snowboard world champion Peter Bauer. After a successful professional career and almost 20 years in marketing and development at market leader Burton Snowboards, it was time for Peter Bauer to channel his wealth of experience into his own company and launch the Amplid brand.
Since its founding, the company has experienced steady growth and enjoys an excellent worldwide reputation as a manufacturer of high-quality and innovative snowboard hardware. Amplid Snowboards serve the premium market segment and are distinguished by both their patented technology and outstanding design, which is regularly confirmed by independent awards and accolades. The product range includes both standard snowboard models and splitboards, which allow snowboarders to explore off-piste terrain.

Initial situation

Amplid used a limited local solution where shipping data was transferred to UPS via CSV. Shipping labels (AWBs) were printed automatically, but these frequently contained errors. Maintaining their own ERP system, which lacked an API to shipping providers, and managing numerous individual shipping interfaces was also extremely time-consuming. Furthermore, automated processing of multi-package shipments was not possible.

 

 

How did you come up with the idea of ​​worldwide shipping?

Jenny (Head of Organizational Workflows, Processes, and ERP; Amplid): We were searching online for a partner with a platform solution that could process CSV files, so we wouldn't have to manage the individual shipping interfaces anymore. Since our current ERP system doesn't offer direct API interfaces to the shipping providers, a local CSV-based approach is essential for us right now. The discussions with Christian (CTO, worldwide(sending) were very trustworthy from the beginning.

How can worldwide shipping help?

The smooth, automated processing of single and multi-package shipments via our WWV interface, as well as our low shipping rates, were unbeatable arguments for Amplid choosing us.

Christian, CTO, worldwide shipping with on-site analysis:
The status quo was the local processing of exported CSV files. Amplid wanted to automatically access our WWV shipping interface, immediately correct address or shipping data errors, and thus enable direct printing on local printers without requiring employee intervention.

Our flexible and affordable API solution at a glance

• An Amplid Customized zero-click solution running as a background process, locally integrated (a piece of software developed by us runs on the local Amplid system)
• Shipping data from ERP is read in and Errors returned by our Carrier API can be fixed in real time. For example, address or weight data can be changed ad hoc before the shipping documents (AWB, Proforma, MRN) are printed as a batch. (Batch processing).
• In case of an error (Address correctionA popup appears, informing the employee of the error and allowing them to correct it directly without having to change the shipment in the original system.Single point of failure)
• Daily closing lists are filled out and printed at the touch of a button or automatically
• Overview of shipping processes in the portal with status report, shipping cost overview, document management (AWBs, MRNs, pro forma invoices, commercial invoices)

With whom does Amplid ship and how many packages?

Primarily UPS Express Saver and UPS Standard. A large portion goes to the USA, but also to Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, Japan, and other third countries. Amplid sends over 700 third-country packages per season through us.

The look into the future

Other carriers, DHL Express, FedEx Economy, Connect Plus and Priority, as well as Spring, will be connected.
Import duties (import VAT and customs) can be displayed in the Amplid Checkout, allowing the end customer to decide whether to pay them immediately or later upon import. With immediate payment, weltweitversenden handles the processing and guarantees that no further costs will be incurred during the actual import.