Everything you need to know about S.M.A.R.T. Essential

Are you a small business owner overwhelmed by the complexities of shipping and mailing? Meet S.M.A.R.T. Essential —an all-in-one solution that’s anything but basic. Tailored specifically for SMBs, this platform transforms your approach to Shipping, Mailing, Accounting, Reporting, and Tracking into a single, streamlined service saving you time, money, and headaches. Read on to see how S.M.A.R.T. Essential can make a significant difference in your business.
 

What is S.M.A.R.T. Essential?
S.M.A.R.T. Essential . is a cloud-based, all-in-one mailing and multicarrier shipping solution designed for small to medium businesses. S.M.A.R.T. Essential combines shipping, mailing, accounting, reporting and tracking functionality into a new foundational solution designed for organizations that ship up to 50 packages per week. Using a single intuitive interface it enhances efficiency, accuracy, and convenience, delivering exactly what your business needs without unnecessary complexity or cost. 

How does S.M.A.R.T. Essential simplify shipping?
S.M.A.R.T. Essential allows you to process both domestic and international parcels using major carriers like USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL from one centralized dashboard. Key features include:

• Rate shopping: Compare rates across carriers to find the most cost-effective or fasting shipping options
• Batch processing: Automate the creation of up to 100 shipments at once, ensuring discounts on services like Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express
• Address management: Import up to 10,000 addresses, streamlining your sending process and reducing manual entry errors.

Can S.M.A.R.T. Essential help with mailing tasks?
Absolutely! S.M.A.R.T. Essential integrates seamlessly with Quadient’s iX-Series mailing systems or can be used through your PC setup. It collects data in real-time, allowing for quick and efficient report generation and mailing operation using various equipment options, whether it’s a dedicated mailing system control panel or a company-issued PC.

What are the accounting and reporting capabilities of S.M.A.R.T. Essential?
This solution simplifies the billing of mailing and shipping costs across up to 3,000 accounts, helping you manage your business’s postage expenditure with pinpoint accuracy.  Additionally, S.M.A.R.T. Essential’s reporting tools provide insight into your mailing and shipping trends, enabling you better to manage your postal budget your postal budget and forecast future expenses.

How does tracking work with S.M.A.R.T. Essential?
S.M.A.R.T. Essential provides a consolidated view of your mailing and shipping activities, offering email alerts at every step of way and keeps tracking history accessible for up to 13 months ensuring that you and your customers stay well-informed about the whereabouts of your shipments.

Why should your business use S.M.A.R.T. Essential?
S.M.A.R.T. Essential is not just a basic tool; it is a robust platform and is fully IMI compliant and meets the latest postal standards. By integrating this solution, businesses can significantly streamline their operations, save time, reduce costs, and improve overall mailing and shipping efficiency.

How can I get started with S.M.A.R.T. Essential?
To begin optimizing your mailing and shipping processes with S.M.A.R.T. Essential, visit Quadient’s website or contact a representative. They can provide a detailed walkthrough of the platform, showing you how to customize and maximize your postal operations effectively.
 

Take a closer look to see how S.M.A.R.T. Essential can elevate your business operations. If your business sends more than 50 parcels a week, our flagship S.M.A.R.T. Mailroom Software may be right for you.