# Precision Parcel and Oracle Transportation Management: parcel manifesting

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## Short answer

Precision Parcel provides multi-carrier parcel manifesting with carrier-compliant labels and end-of-day manifests, with more than 40 certified carriers, integrated with Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) for small-parcel shipments. The documented validation is with OTM 6.2 from 2012, and OTM is a transportation management system rather than an ERP. It reaches Oracle ERPs only through OTM.

## Erp

Oracle Transportation Management (reaching Oracle ERPs)

## Erp Key

oracle-ebs

## On Prem

true

## Product

Precision Parcel (Precision TMS)

## Vendor

Precision Software (a QAD division)

## Category

Shipping

## Integration

**Method:** Oracle Validated Integration with OTM 6.2

**Detail:** The source is a 2012 announcement of an Oracle Validated Integration with OTM 6.2. Treat the version as dated: confirm with the vendor that your current OTM release is supported before planning around it.

**Method:** Indirect link to the ERP

**Detail:** Orders and deliveries move from an Oracle ERP, such as E-Business Suite, into OTM using Oracle's own ERP-to-OTM integration. Precision Parcel then handles the parcel step from OTM shipments. The ERP does not talk to Precision directly.

## Data Flows

**From:** Oracle ERP

**To:** OTM

**Data:** Orders or deliveries to be shipped

**Trigger:** Release to transportation planning

**From:** OTM

**To:** Precision Parcel

**Data:** Small-parcel shipment, addresses, weights, service selection

**Trigger:** Shipment planned as parcel

**From:** Precision Parcel

**To:** Carriers and printers

**Data:** Compliant labels and end-of-day manifests

**Trigger:** Package processed and manifest closed

**From:** Precision Parcel

**To:** OTM

**Data:** Tracking numbers and shipment status

**Trigger:** Label created or manifest closed

## Setup

### Confirm OTM version support

**Detail:** Ask the vendor which OTM releases the current Precision Parcel supports, since the public validation reference is from OTM 6.2.

### Confirm the ERP to OTM path

**Detail:** Verify how your Oracle ERP already sends deliveries to OTM, and where parcel shipments are identified.

### Define parcel routing rules in OTM

**Detail:** Decide which shipments are parcel and which carriers and services are eligible.

### Load carrier accounts

**Detail:** Configure carrier accounts and services in Precision Parcel, aligned with OTM carrier codes.

### Set up pack stations and printers

**Detail:** Configure stations, scales and label printers, and test each carrier's label stock.

### Test manifest and status return

**Detail:** Close a manifest and confirm that tracking and status return to OTM and are visible to the ERP side.

## Pitfalls

- Assuming support for a current OTM release based on a 2012 validation.
- Carrier codes in OTM that differ from the codes in the parcel system, causing failed handoffs.
- Parcel and freight shipments split inconsistently, so some parcel loads get planned as truckload.
- Tracking numbers returned to OTM but never visible in the ERP delivery or order.
- Manifest closed before late packages are processed.
- Address data corrected at the pack station that is not synced back to the order.

## Ai Layer

### Shipment status across OTM and the ERP

**Description:** A private assistant reads OTM shipments, parcel manifests and ERP delivery status and answers where a shipment stands, and why it is stuck, without staff checking three screens.

### Handoff failure triage

**Description:** When shipments fail to reach the parcel system, the assistant reads logs and records, explains the cause in plain words and drafts a fix, such as a carrier code mapping, for approval.

### Parcel versus freight review

**Description:** Ask which recent shipments were planned as truckload but weigh under a parcel threshold, and get the list with the query shown.

## Alternatives

- If you do not run OTM, a parcel system that integrates directly with your ERP (such as a shipping product validated for EBS) is a simpler path.
- Carrier-provided shipping software may be enough for one or two carriers.
- OTM's own parcel capabilities and carrier integrations may cover your needs without an additional product.

## Faq

### Does Precision Parcel integrate with Oracle ERP directly?

**Answer:** No. The documented integration is with Oracle Transportation Management, which is a TMS. Oracle ERPs reach it through OTM, using Oracle's own ERP-to-OTM integration, so you need OTM in the picture.

### Is the integration current?

**Answer:** The public source is a 2012 announcement of validation with OTM 6.2. Ask the vendor for the current supported OTM versions and confirm in writing before committing, since validation is tied to specific releases.

### How many carriers does it support?

**Answer:** The vendor describes more than 40 certified carriers. Check that the specific carriers and services you use, including international, are covered and certified for your region.

## Source

https://www.inddist.com/news/2012/11/precision-software-achieves-oracle-validated-integration-oracle-transportation

## Search terms

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