MANUFACTURING
Manufacturers work within complex, free-flowing supply networks designed to deliver make-to-order goods to a global consumer base.
Materials, delivered
For manufacturers, moving those pieces requires unified execution: processing parcel, LTL, and freight shipments across multiple carriers—not to mention across borders.
For D365 users, success means:
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Centralizing your shipping operation, breaking down silos by creating a single source of truth for all your shipping data
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Leveraging multi carrier connectivity, enabling quick and easy selection options
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Gaining Real-time shipment visibility from production completion to customer delivery
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Eliminating manual handoffs between your warehouse and shipping operations
NMB S3
S3 unifies compliance, transportation, warehouse execution, carrier connectivity, financial controls, and shipment visibility within D365, helping manufacturers streamline operations, reduce costs and risk, improve customer service, and create a more agile, scalable supply chain.
ENHANCED ORDER MANAGEMENT
Access carrier rate shopping at order entry, through a connected e-commerce operation or at packing.
FINANCIAL CONTROL
Configure customer freight charges, reconcile carrier invoices, and apply automated D365 financial tracking.
VISIBILITY & TRACKING
Monitor shipments across all modes and keep customers informed using real-time tracking and email notifications.
WAREHOUSE OPTIMIZATION
Pack smarter. Streamline your packing workflows in D365 using a centralized packing workbench that seamlessly integrates with scales, scanners, and the WMS Mobile App.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Embed automated compliance by screening restricted parties, applying order holds, managing customs documentation, and ensuring complete hazmat/dangerous goods compliance.
INTELLIGENT CARRIER SELECTION
Shipping parcel and LTL? Connect with the carriers you need, when you need them via full API integration that keeps you carrier compliant!
CORE BENEFITS
Bring shipping, compliance, and logistics into one connected platform—no external systems required
Real-time shipping execution inside D365 to protect margins and customer experience
Support growing volumes, new facilities, and global expansion with consistent, system-driven workflows
Compliance controls to prevent order processing and cross-border delays
CHALLENGES
Disconnected shipping processes
Many manufacturers still rely on external carrier portals, TMS platforms, spreadsheets, or manual processes to execute shipments. This creates disconnected workflows where shipment data, tracking numbers, freight costs, and documents must be manually transferred back into D365.
Manual Warehouse and Packing Processes
Manufacturers often handle high-volume operations that contain mixed products, requiring multiple packaging requirements. Manual packing, labeling, weighing, and document generation can slow warehouse throughput and increase shipping errors.
Compliance and Export Risks
Manufacturers frequently ship regulated products, hazardous materials, controlled goods, and international orders—scenarios that require:
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Rigorous compliance screening and validation
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Comprehensive documentation processes
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Strict classification and export license management
Reactive Instead of Proactive Shipping Decisions
Without carrier rates, transit times, service options, and shipment costs available early in the order process, many manufacturers make shipping decisions late in fulfillment. This limits optimization opportunities and can increase freight costs.
KEYS TO SUCCESS
Quality Control & Traceability
Maintain complete product visibility with native D365 inventory and WMS integration, supporting batch, lot, and serial number tracking to improve quality control, traceability, and operational accuracy.
Load Optimization & Consolidation
Reduce transportation costs and improve shipping efficiency with parcel consolidation, automated containerization, and advanced LTL/FTL load optimization powered by enterprise transportation management.
Intelligent Carrier Selection
Optimize every shipment with automated rate shopping, rule-based carrier selection, and enterprise TMS connectivity for carrier tendering, spot quotes, load optimization, and service-level routing.
Real-Time Visibility & Collaboration
Connect carriers, transportation providers, and internal teams through real-time integrations, track & trace visibility, and synchronized status updates, keeping everyone informed and enabling proactive supply chain decisions.
Sustainable & Global Shipping
Reduce transportation miles and costs through intelligent route optimization while simplifying cross-border operations with automated international shipping documentation.
NMB D365 Solution Suite
Our solution suite embraces the future of supply chain management, bringing all of your retail shipping needs together, in a single platform.
UNIFY TOUCHPOINTS
Bring real-time shipping, freight, compliance, and carrier management into the same workflow as order, inventory, and finance processes. Operate from a single source of truth instead of jumping between systems.
SCALABLE
Breaking into new markets, adding fulfillment centers, or support additional sales channels? NMB applies consistent workflows for compliance, documentation, rating, and shipping—so we’re ready to grow with you!
COMPLIANCE LED, NOT REACTIVE
Apply system‑driven holds to orders that fail compliance checks. Ensure customs documentation, export controls, and Dangerous Goods requirements are met every time, even as volumes scale or regulations change.
Valley Forge Case Study
Valley Forge stands out as a global leader in innovative textile and design manufacturing, specializing in window treatment solutions for the hospitality industry. Renowned among the world's top hospitality brands, designers, and purchasing agents, Valley Forge boasts over 50 years of expertise. Their committed team of product and design experts ensures a constant flow of the freshest, most sustainable, and desirable offerings, gracing travelers in the finest hotels worldwide.
The foundation of their success lies in strong family values, a dedication to technology and innovation, and a focus on people, customers, community, and the environment. Most importantly they seek to Impact the Happiness of Others. Behind the scenes, a team of project managers, logistics experts, technologists, and data specialists keep their robust digital platform operational from inception to completion.