Reports are a critical resource for analyzing shipping operations, identifying trends, tracking performance, and preventing potential issues before they escalate. EasyPost offers a variety of out-of-the-box reports that support data-driven decision-making and operational optimization. These reports are available to all EasyPost customers at no additional cost.
Available Reports
The following reports are included with every EasyPost account, providing visibility into shipping, financial, and performance-related metrics.
Shipment Report
Provides detailed information about each shipment, including tracking status, shipping costs, and delivery status. This report can be used to:
- Analyze total and average shipping costs by carrier, service level, or specific carrier account.
- Evaluating shipping costs by location.
- Monitoring carrier performance.
Shipment Cost Adjustment Report
Provides a comprehensive overview of post-purchase cost adjustments, such as carrier-assessed fees for inaccurate weights or dimensions. This report can be used to:
- Identify the frequency and cost of carrier adjustments for reasons such as inaccurate package weight.
- Understand adjustment reasons to reduce future unexpected costs.
Financial Reporting
Summarizes all financial transactions, including payments, refunds, and fees associated with the EasyPost Wallet.
- Payment History Report: View financial transactions including payments, refunds, fees, and more.
- Month-end financial reporting.
Shipment Tracking Report
Compiles tracking updates for shipments using EasyPost Trackers. Trackers are objects created in EasyPost comprised of a carrier (USPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.) and a tracking code for the shipment. Trackers are continuously updated to reflect the latest shipment statuses passed through by the carriers. Use this report to:
- Manage package exceptions such as lost in transit, delays, or customs holds.
- Evaluate carrier and service performance.
- Analyze transit times.
Shipping Analytics Dashboard
At a glance pulse check of shipping activity by carriers over time.
- Monitor average label costs by carrier over time (daily/weekly/monthly).
- Understand carrier usage and overall shipping volume.
These reporting tools are available to all EasyPost customers and are beneficial whether processing a single shipment or thousands per day.
Additional Resources
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