3PL & Logistics Integrations

3PL & Logistics Integrations on Celigo

Warehouse authorisations, fulfillment confirmations, and shipment updates all need to move between your ERP, your 3PL, and your retailers without manual touchpoints. Most of the time that means EDI. Sometimes it means a direct API connection to a specific 3PL platform. Either way, the requirement is the same: data needs to move fast, accurately, and with a full audit trail. Entech builds Celigo integrations for logistics and warehousing workflows — from full EDI transaction cycles to direct 3PL platform connections.

Platforms

Platforms we integrate

ShipBob

Direct Celigo integration with ShipBob — orders route from your ERP or ecommerce platform to ShipBob the moment they're created. Fulfillment confirmations, tracking numbers, and inventory levels sync back automatically. Works with NetSuite, Shopify, and Salesforce as the source system.

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EDI & B2B Connections

A significant portion of 3PL and logistics integration runs over EDI rather than direct API. If your warehouse partners, retailers, or carriers communicate via EDI 850, 940, 945, or 997 transaction sets, that falls under our EDI/B2B capability rather than a direct platform integration.

How we handle EDI and B2B connections →
Common use cases

Popular flows in 3PL & Logistics

A branded consumer goods client needed their 3PL to receive warehouse authorisations as soon as a retailer PO came in. Before the integration, that handoff took several hours, done manually.

< 2 min from PO receipt to warehouse authorisation transmitted
100% of EDI 997 acknowledgements sent within SLA
0 manual touchpoints in the 850 → Sales Order → 940 cycle
Confidential client — branded consumer goods
How it works

What Celigo 3PL integration covers

Celigo connects your ERP, ecommerce platform, and 3PL so orders and fulfillment data move in both directions without manual steps. Whether your 3PL uses EDI or a direct API, the outcome is the same: warehouse authorizations go out automatically when orders are created, and tracking numbers come back without anyone copying data between systems.

EDI-based 3PL integrations use standardized transaction sets: the 940 (Warehouse Shipping Order) travels from your ERP to the 3PL to authorize a shipment, the 945 (Warehouse Shipping Advice) returns tracking and fulfillment confirmation, and the 997 closes the acknowledgement loop. This pattern covers most established 3PLs and all retailer-connected logistics networks.

Direct API 3PL integrations connect your ERP or ecommerce platform to the 3PL's REST API. Orders route to the warehouse immediately on creation; confirmations and tracking numbers flow back automatically. Celigo handles authentication, retry logic, and error alerting so your team sees failures before customers do.

Most Celigo 3PL implementations go live in 3 to 6 weeks. EDI projects depend on the trading partner setup process; direct API projects are typically faster. Entech Solutions has delivered 3PL integrations for consumer goods brands, ecommerce retailers, and wholesale distributors — all certified Celigo developers.

FAQ

Common questions about Celigo 3PL integration

Can Celigo integrate with a 3PL?
Yes. Celigo connects to 3PL providers via two methods: EDI (using 940/945 transaction sets for warehouse authorization and ship confirmation) and direct API (for tech-forward 3PLs like ShipBob that expose REST APIs). Entech Solutions has delivered both types of Celigo 3PL integration for mid-market brands and distributors.
What EDI transaction sets are used in 3PL integrations?
The core 3PL EDI cycle uses: 850 (Purchase Order from retailer), 940 (Warehouse Shipping Order from ERP to 3PL), 945 (Warehouse Shipping Advice from 3PL confirming shipment), and 997 (Functional Acknowledgement). Retailers with ASN requirements also need the 856 (Advance Ship Notice) before goods arrive at their warehouse.
Does Celigo support ShipBob integration?
Yes. Celigo integrates with ShipBob via its REST API, covering order routing, fulfillment status updates (including tracking numbers), inventory level sync, and return processing. Entech Solutions builds and supports ShipBob integrations with NetSuite, Shopify, and Salesforce as the source system.
How long does a Celigo 3PL integration take to implement?
A direct API 3PL integration (e.g., NetSuite to ShipBob) typically takes 3 to 5 weeks from kickoff to go-live with standard order and fulfillment flows. EDI-based 3PL integrations run 4 to 8 weeks including trading partner testing. Timeline extends if your ERP has complex item types or multi-location inventory that needs mapping.
Which ERP systems can Celigo connect to a 3PL?
Celigo supports 3PL integration with NetSuite, Salesforce, and ecommerce platforms including Shopify. NetSuite to 3PL is the most common pattern — sales orders in NetSuite trigger warehouse authorizations, and fulfillment confirmations automatically update NetSuite item fulfillment records and close the transaction loop.

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