VESYL’s Automations engine helps you save time, reduce manual errors, and ship faster by applying custom rules to your orders—automatically.
With just a few clicks, you can build logic-based workflows that assign carriers, apply tags, adjust insurance, and more based on order attributes like destination, weight, SKU, or shipping method.
What Are Conditions and Actions?
Conditions are the rules that define when an automation should run.
Actions are the tasks that will automatically be applied to the order when the condition is met.
Think of it like:
“IF [Condition] → THEN [Action]”
Example Automations
Condition | Action |
Order weight is over 10 lbs | Add "Heavy" tag and apply FedEx Ground |
Order destination is international | Add customs declaration and assign DHL |
Shipping method is "Free Shipping" | Assign USPS Ground Advantage |
SKU contains “Glassware” | Add insurance and flag for special packaging |
Order value is over $100 | Add signature confirmation |
Common Conditions You Can Use
You can trigger automations based on fields like:
Order weight
Order value
Destination (country, zone, etc.)
Selected shipping method
Order tags
Product SKU
Package type
Actions You Can Automate
Once conditions are met, VESYL can automatically:
Assign a specific shipping carrier and service
Apply a predefined package
Add insurance or signature confirmation
Add internal tags for filtering and reporting
Exclude the order from batch processing
Auto-select customs settings for international shipments
Automate Your Rate Shopping
VESYL’s automations also allow you to dynamically rate shop—automatically selecting the cheapest eligible service from a list of predefined carriers.
This means you can offer standard shipping on your storefront, while VESYL ensures you always get the best rate behind the scenes.
Example:
If a customer selects “Standard Shipping” during checkout, your automation can compare USPS Ground Advantage, UPS Ground, and other preferred services—and automatically apply the lowest-cost option that meets your criteria.
This helps you:
Reduce shipping costs without manual rate comparisons
Maintain fast delivery expectations
Scale fulfillment with confidence that you’re not overspending
Why Use Automations?
VESYL Automations are designed to:
Speed up fulfillment by reducing repetitive manual tasks
Standardize shipping decisions across teams
Minimize human error and ensure the right carrier is chosen
Handle scale without sacrificing efficiency
How to Set Up an Automation
Go to the Automations tab in your VESYL dashboard
Click “Create New Automation”
Define your Conditions using dropdowns and logic
Choose one or more Actions to apply
Give the rule a name and save it
VESYL runs automations in real-time as new orders are imported—so your workflows are always one step ahead.
Need Help?
Our team is happy to walk through use cases with you or help set up your first automation.
Check out our Automations feature page or reach out to support any time.