# ProcessWeaver multi-carrier shipping and Infor M3

> Source: https://netray.co/stack/processweaver-multi-carrier-shipping-infor-m3
> Publisher: Netray (netray.co), AI and integration engineering for ERP and manufacturing systems.
> Section: ERP Stack

## Short answer

ProcessWeaver, from Elemica, is a multi-carrier shipping product covering 460 or more carriers that automates carrier and service selection, labels, manifests and customs documents across distribution sites. Elemica describes APIs and connectors built on Infor item, order and warehouse structures for M3 and CloudSuite.

## Erp

Infor M3

## Erp Key

infor-m3

## On Prem

true

## Product

ProcessWeaver multi-carrier shipping

## Vendor

Elemica (ProcessWeaver)

## Category

Multi-carrier shipping and TMS

## Integration

**Method:** APIs and connectors using Infor item, order and warehouse structures

**Detail:** ProcessWeaver reads shipment-relevant data from M3 such as items, orders and warehouse details, and returns carrier, tracking and label information. Elemica's guide does not publish the exact M3 programs, so confirm the technical design during scoping.

## Data Flows

**From:** Infor M3

**To:** ProcessWeaver

**Data:** Delivery, ship-to, item weights and dimensions

**Trigger:** Delivery released for shipping

**From:** ProcessWeaver

**To:** Carrier

**Data:** Shipment request and rate query

**Trigger:** Operator or rule selects service

**From:** ProcessWeaver

**To:** Warehouse printer

**Data:** Shipping labels and manifests

**Trigger:** Shipment confirmed

**From:** ProcessWeaver

**To:** Infor M3

**Data:** Carrier, tracking number and freight cost

**Trigger:** Label created or shipment closed

**From:** ProcessWeaver

**To:** Customs and carriers

**Data:** Customs documents

**Trigger:** International shipment confirmed

## Setup

### Scope sites and carriers

**Detail:** List distribution sites, carriers and services in use, and whether international shipments and customs documents are needed.

### Prepare M3 shipping data

**Detail:** Confirm item weights, dimensions, packaging, ship-to addresses and incoterms are maintained in M3.

### Configure the connection

**Detail:** Have Elemica and your M3 partner set up the connector, including how deliveries reach ProcessWeaver and how results return.

### Set carrier rules

**Detail:** Define rules for carrier and service choice by weight, destination, customer and cost.

### Set up printing

**Detail:** Install label and manifest printers and test formats for each carrier.

### Pilot one site

**Detail:** Ship real orders through the connector, compare freight cost and tracking in M3, then roll out.

## Pitfalls

- Missing or inaccurate item weights and dimensions, causing wrong rates and carrier rejections.
- Address data in M3 not validated, leading to returned shipments.
- Carrier rules that differ by site, producing inconsistent service choice.
- Customs data such as commodity codes and country of origin missing from item master.
- Tracking numbers not returned to M3 so customer service cannot find them.
- Manifest close timing out of line with carrier pickup times.

## Ai Layer

### Rate and service review

**Description:** A private assistant reading shipments and M3 orders can show where a cheaper compliant service existed, as analysis for a logistics manager.

### Failed shipment triage

**Description:** Explain why a shipment was rejected, such as bad address or missing weight, and propose the master data correction for approval.

### Customs data checks

**Description:** Flag international deliveries where item master data is incomplete before they reach the shipping dock.

### Customer tracking questions

**Description:** Let customer service ask where an order is and get the carrier status linked to the M3 delivery.

## Alternatives

- Infor Nexus Network TMS if you need freight beyond parcel and a network view.
- Single-carrier shipping software if you use one or two carriers.
- Carrier web portals with manual entry for very low volume.

## Faq

### How many carriers does it support?

**Answer:** Elemica describes more than 460 carriers. Whether your specific carrier and service are available should be verified during evaluation, as coverage varies by region and service level.

### Does it support M3 and CloudSuite?

**Answer:** Elemica's guide covers Infor M3 and Infor CloudSuite. The exact integration approach depends on your deployment, so ask for the technical design for your version before committing.

### What documents does it produce?

**Answer:** Per Elemica, it handles labels, manifests and customs documents. Required customs data still has to be maintained in M3 or provided during shipping.

### Is a TMS needed as well?

**Answer:** Not necessarily. Parcel shipping and a full transport management system overlap but differ. For complex freight, compare with a TMS; for parcel-heavy distribution this class of tool may be enough.

## Source

https://elemica.com/guides-sheets/connected-shipping-workflows-for-infor-cloudsuite/

## Search terms

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