How to add an Extensiv Warehouse Management (formerly Scout topShelf) account to ShipStation, what features are available, and other need-to-know details.
Extensiv Warehouse Management (formerly Scout topShelf) is a cloud-based warehouse management system. Access Extensiv from any internet-enabled device, automate, track, and manage inventory for multiple warehouses in real-time, ensure order accuracy, ship bundled products, and more. Learn about Extensiv Warehouse Manager pricing here.
Extensiv Warehouse Management offers two ways to integrate with ShipStation:
Shipping Integration
This is the original Extensiv Warehouse Management/ShipStation integration, where Extensiv is set up as a Store in ShipStation. Orders import from the original selling channel into Extensiv, then ShipStation imports those orders from Extensiv. When you ship an order, ShipStation updates Extensiv with shipment information and Extensiv then updates the order.
Here are the main features of the Shipping integration:
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Orders originate in Extensiv and are only sent to ShipStation once the order has been picked in Extensiv.
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Tracking information is sent back to Extensiv once the order has shipped within ShipStation.
Pick Pack Integration
This is a more recent integration that was developed by Extensiv. In this integration, you do not create a Store for Extensiv in ShipStation. Instead, you connect your selling channels to ShipStation so ShipStation will import the orders from the selling channel directly. When you ship an order, ShipStation updates the sales channel directly.
Extensiv is connected to ShipStation using our Open API, which allows them to pull order information from ShipStation. This lets them track the stock levels and ship from locations for your orders as you manage them through ShipStation.
Here are the main features of this Pick Pack integration:
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Orders originate in ShipStation and are then populated into Extensiv.
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Extensiv will update the Custom Field #3 field in ShipStation to indicate the Pick/Pack status of the order.
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Multi Warehouse compatibility. If an order in ShipStation is set to be fulfilled from a specific Warehouse location, that information passes into Extensiv.
Connection Requirements:
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An active Enterprise or Unleashed Extensiv Warehouse Management subscription plan.
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Enterprise can only connect to ShipStation using the Pick Pack Method.
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Unleashed can connect to ShipStation using either the Pick Pack Method or Shipping Method.
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Your Extensiv Warehouse Management Username and Password.
Order Import Requirements:
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Include a Ship To address.
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Order address must include State and Zip code.
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Be picked in Extensiv Warehouse Management.
To connect your Extensiv account to ShipStation:
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The steps below explain how to connect Extensiv to ShipStation using their Shipping integration methods.
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Select the Extensiv tile.
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Enter your Extensiv UserName and Password.
After you've completed the connection steps, your store will be connected to ShipStation. You'll be taken to the store's Settings page to adjust the store-specific settings like branding, notification preferences, and product handling.