String
SaaS platform designed to optimize shipping costs and packaging for e-commerce businesses using ShipStation.
Client: MeetString Inc. · Industry: E-commerce, Logistics, SaaS, Shipping Optimization
Services
- SaaS Platform Development
- Shipping Rate Optimization
- Carrier Integration
- Automated Box Selection
- Real-time Analytics
- ShipStation Integration
- Subscription Management
Technology stack
- Shopify
- Node.js
- ShipStation API
- Carrier APIs (FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL)
- Real-time Rate Shopping
- Dimensional Weight Calculation
- Subscription Billing
Project overview
MeetString (also known as String) is a SaaS platform designed to optimize shipping costs and packaging for e-commerce businesses using ShipStation. Founded in 2021 and based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, MeetString serves mid-to-high-volume e-commerce brands processing 500+ orders per month. The platform intelligently automates shipping decisions to reduce costs and streamline fulfillment processes.The challenge
E-commerce businesses needed a cost-effective shipping optimization solution that could:• Automate Rate Shopping: Compare real-time carrier rates across FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL, and regional couriers
• Optimize Package Dimensions: Select the best box size based on product dimensions and weight to minimize dimensional-weight pricing
• Seamless Integration: Work automatically within ShipStation without manual intervention
• Hidden Fee Avoidance: Uncover unexpected surcharges and select carriers with fewer hidden costs
• Scalable Architecture: Handle high-volume shipping operations for growing e-commerce businesses
Our solution
We developed a comprehensive shipping optimization platform by:• Automated Rate Shopping Engine: Built real-time comparison system for multiple carrier rates
• Smart Box Selection Algorithm: Developed intelligent packaging optimization based on product dimensions and weight
• ShipStation Integration: Created seamless API integration for automatic application of optimized selections
• Carrier API Integration: Connected with FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL, and regional courier APIs
• Analytics & Reporting: Built weekly cost savings reports and performance analytics
• Subscription Management: Implemented tiered pricing based on shipping volume with enterprise features
Results & impact
- $1+ Savings — per shipment on average for users
- Automated Fulfillment — rate shopping and box selection with zero manual effort
- Weekly Reports — cost savings and performance analytics delivered to users
- Multiple Carriers — FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL, and regional couriers
- Automated Process — eliminates manual rate lookup and box selection
- Hidden Fee Detection — uncovers unexpected surcharges and costs
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