ipage Publisher User Guide

Overview

Welcome to ipage, Ingram’s total online solution for your Direct Fulfillment and Inbound Shipment Notification needs. On ipage, you can manage your account by adding users and assigning roles for access. This manual will provide instructions on how to access, use and troubleshoot ipage. It will also guide to you to additional resources

Accessing Your Account

Login

To login to ipage:
1. Go to ipage.ingramcontent.com. Enter your User ID and password.
2. Click the Login button.

 

Quick Tip: Your password is case sensitive. Your password must be different from your User ID. It must be at least six characters long and contain one number and one letter. 

A. User ID field

B. Password field

C. Remember my User ID and password box

D. Cancel Auto-Login

E. Forgot User ID or Password

If you do not have a User ID, contact your organization’s ipage account administrator to create an account.

Login Troubleshooting

If you do not remember your User ID:

1. Click Forgot Your User ID or Password link.
2. Enter the email address associated with your ipage account.
3. You will receive an email with a link to click to view your User ID and/or
   to change your password.
   1. Click the link in the email. You will be taken to the Reset Password page.
   2. You will see your User ID in the top field.
      Note: If you do not want to reset your password, close the Reset screen to return to the ipage Login page.

If you do not remember your password, in the Reset Password page:

1. Enter your new password into the Password field. Your password must be different from your User ID. It must be at least six characters long and contain one number and one letter.
2. Enter the new password into the Confirm Password field.
3. Click the Reset button to complete the password change.
4. You will be redirected to the ipage Login page.

If you have more than one User ID to login, please make sure that you do not select “remember my User ID.” If you are having trouble logging into one of your accounts, check “Cancel Auto-Login” to start your login process with a new User ID.

Quick Tip: When logging into ipage for the first time, you will be prompted to accept the Terms and Conditions. 

How to Navigate in ipage

Search Toolbar

Use the Search Toolbar to look up individual titles or subject categories. These parameters can be customized by selecting from the menu or setting them as your default in your Account Management screen.

A. Multiple Products

B. Keyword Search

C. Ingram Publisher Services 

D. Account Name, Account Number, User ID and link to Change User. 

Quick Tip: For best search result, change your second field (B) to “Keywords” and third field (C) to “Ingram Publisher Services.”

If you will be searching for products in addition to books, you can select more than one.

To Search, type in Keywords. You can enter Title, Author or EAN.

Click the search icon to see the results.

A. Search Filters

B. Stock Check hover over
Using the left tool bar, you can filter your results.
To view a title’s full details, click the cover image or title. This will take you to title information page.

Quick Tip: To see additional books distributed by IPS for an author, click on the author name link. 

Stock Check

To check stock levels on titles from this screen you simply hover the mouse over the stock check button and a pop up will appear.

Quick Tip: The stock shown in this image is a masked quantity which is what is shown to retailers for true stock levels please utilize IQ reporting or the Title Information Page.

Title Page

The Title Page displays the title’s metadata provided by the publisher.

A. Title Data

B. Stock Availability

C. Publisher Warehouse Stock Availability (Jackson)

Direct Fulfillment Ordering

As a distribution client you have the ability to place orders on behalf of your customers and have Ingram fulfill those orders. You can use this method to ship your titles domestically, internationally, and to military locations. Direct Fulfillment shipments can be used to fill any of the following needs:
A. Sample Copy - including desk or review copies
B. Inventory Transfers - to home office, trade shows, etc.
C. Standard Transactions - publisher billed customer order

To start a Direct Fulfillment Order, you must assign a new role to the existing ipage users. The new role is called Ingram Publisher Services Direct Fulfillment. Users assigned to this role can place orders for their customers and check the status of those orders. The Administrator role will also have Direct Fulfillment ordering capabilities.

Please see information about adding new users in this document in the Appendix.

 
Place Direct Fulfillment Orders

To start the Direct Fulfillment process, do the following: 

Click IPS tab

After selecting the Place Direct Fulfillment Orders link you will arrive at the Direct Fulfillment Order Cart. Here you are provided with four options to add titles to the cart.

A. Add an individual title

B. Add multiple titles by list

C. Add multiple titles and quantities by file upload for a single order

D. Order by multiple purchase orders using the Bulk Order Upload option 

Each will be explained below. 

If this link is not present, contact your Publisher Administrator to add this option. See the Appendix for more information. 

A. Add an individual title:

1. Enter your EAN in the Enter Product Code field.
2. Enter quantity if more than the default of 1.
3. Click Add.
4. The page will update to show your cart details and can be edited before continuing.

B.  Add multiple titles by list:

1. Select the Enter/Paste Product Codes selection in the Title Input Options section.
2. Paste or type a list of EANs into the Enter/Paste Product Codes box.
3. The list should be a single column, not commas or quantities.
4. The cart will populate with a default quantity of 1
5. Click Add.
6. The page will update to show your cart details and can be edited before continuing.
7. Click Place Order to continue to the order detail screen.

C. Add multiple titles and quantities by file upload for a single order:

1. Select the Upload File selection in the Title Input Options section.
2. Click Choose File and select the file from your computer.
3. The file should be separated into columns with the EAN’s in the first column and quantity in the second.       
4. File formats accepted include .txt, .csv, .xls and .xlsx.
5. Click Add. -The page will update to show your cart details and can be edited before continuing.
6. Click Place Order to continue to the order detail screen.

D. Order by multiple purchase orders using the Bulk Order Upload option.

1. Select the Upload File selection in the Title Input Options section.
2. Check the Bulk Order Upload box.
3. Click Choose File and select the file from your computer.
   1. The file used must be the pre-formatted template provided with the required columns for PO and EAN completed.
   2. File format accepted only includes .xls and .xlsx.
4. Click Add.
5. The page will update to provide an Orders section.
   1. Each PO will have a separate line which can be expanded to show the EANs associated with it.
   2. Each PO will have to be submitted separately. The direct fulfillment cart will continue to hold your additional PO lines until you submit or delete them.
6. Click the Place Order icon on the PO line you first wish to continue. This will take you to the order detail screen.

Quick Tip: Click Here to download a pre-formatted template to use for order submission.The spreadsheet includes columns with both Red (required) and Black (optional) titled columns to indicate which fields are required.

How to Edit Your Cart

You can make edits to the quantity and remove titles while in the cart. This page can be accessed anytime prior to submitting the order by hitting the back button.

• To update quantity, delete the current quantity and replace with the desired quantity.
• To remove a title from the cart, click the check box under the Delete column.
• Once you have made the changes click the Update button to lock them in.
• When the cart is filled to your satisfaction, click Place Order.

Quick Tip: Selecting Place Order does not submit the order. This will simply progress you to the Order Details screen to continue the order submission process

Only active titles can be ordered through ipage. All inactive titles (out of print, out of stock indefinitely) must be ordered through Business Operations Support.

Order Details Screen and Shipment Details Screens

This section will determine how the order will ship and how the direct fulfillment fees will be charged.

• The Product Availability Snapshot will show the product code, product name, format, and quantity requested for every item in the cart.
• The Quantity by DC will display the true on-hand quantity in each warehouse for every item in the cart with the exception of Print-to-Order titles these will reflect a virtual stock number.

A. Product Availability Snapshot

B. Quantity by DC (warehouse)

Complete the required fields in the Order Detail section.

DF Ship-to account: This is the direct fulfillment account that you want to submit the order on.

Destination Type: You can choose Domestic, Military (APO/ FPO) International, or International Using Freight Forwarder.

Shipping Method: The available shipping methods in the dropdown box will differ by destination type. Below is an overview ofthe available options. For detailed information about each shipping option, please see 

Domestic Shipping

• Best Way
• Expedited Mail
• Domestic 2nd Day Air
• Ground Freight Forwarder
• Domestic 3 Day Select
• LTL freight forwarder
• Domestic Ground
• Next Day Air Sat. Delivery
• Domestic Next Day Air
• USPS Priority Insured X
• Domestic Will Pick Up
• Economy Mail

Military Shipping

Provides only one method – USPS Priority Mail

International Shipping

• Courier Express
• LTL to Canada
• Ground parcel to Canada
• International Mail
• Intl Will Pick up

If you need to utilize a shipping method not provided, or the order requires special processing details – select Will Pick up and contact your Business Operations Specialist. 

Quick Tip: Best Way is the best traceable shipping method based upon weight and delivery location. This may not be the cheapest shipping method.

Shipment Type: The Shipment Type field allows you to select the type of Direct Fulfillment order. Options include Sample Copy, Inventory Transfer and Standard Transaction.

Warehouse: The Warehouse field allows you to choose which warehouse you would like your order shipped from. You may only select one warehouse per order.

Backorder: The Backorder options are “Yes” or “No”.

• Selecting No means that any item not available will be cancelled from the order and the remaining items will be shipped immediately.
• Selecting Yes means that items will be shipped as they become available until the order is 100% filled or the backorder cancelation date is reached. Selecting Yes may result in multiple shipments and multiple shipment charges.

Backorder Cancel Date is required if Yes is selected.

Shipment Details:The Shipment Details screen provides an overview of the items on the order. This section allows for adjustments to the Extended Consumer Price field dependent upon the Shipment Type selection and adding any additional shipping fees.

Quick Tip: Make sure the Extended Consumer Price is updated for every order. When shipping internationally, any order flagged by customs will be required to have proof of value provided before they will release shipment for delivery.

Inventory Transfers and Sample Copies

When placing an order to transfer inventory or send out sample copies, you will need update the shipment details to reflect the production value of the order.
There are two options to update pricing:

1. To apply a certain discount percentage to a title enter the percentage in the Discount field. The site will then auto-calculate the Extended Consumer Price based on the discount that was entered and the total number of units ordered for that tile.
2. To utilize net pricing simply clear out the Discount field and then enter the Total cost (net price multiplied by the number of units) of each Title in the Extended Consumer Price field.
   1. 1. Example if you want to reflect a production cost of $5.00 per book and you have 3 in your cart-update the field to $15.00

You may add any additional fees such as shipping and handling in the Total Fees section if desired.

Standard Transactions

When placing a standard transaction order, you will need to update the shipment details to reflect the order value – the amount billed to the customer. If an order is submitted in which you will process the accounts receivable, the cost that will be charged to the purchaser should be entered in the Extended Consumer Price field.
There are two options to update pricing:

1. To apply a certain discount percentage to a title just enter the percentage in the Discount field. The site will then auto-calculate the Extended Consumer Price based on the discount that was entered and the total number of units ordered for that title.
2. To utilize net pricing simply clear out the Discount field and then enter the Total cost (net price multiplied by the number of units) of each Title in the Extended Consumer Price field.
   1. Example if you want to charge $5.00 per book and you have 3 in your cart-update the field to $15.00

Address Details Screen

Customer PO Number

• Each order requires a unique purchase order number to be entered into the system. It will provide a warning message if the purchase order number has ever been utilized previously.

Recipient PO

• This is an optional field should you need to reference a separate purchase order number on behalf of your customer. This does not have to be unique.

Shipping Notification

• This field specifies whom will receive a shipping notification once the order ships. It will default to the user’s email address ; however, to add additional users separate each with a comma.

Shipping Information

There are three options for completing the address fields:

1. Utilizing the ipage address book
2. Manually entering in the information
3. Auto populating address entry

1. ipage Address Book: To utilize the ipage address book which contains previously shipped or pre-loaded addresses, click on Select Address. For information on how to pre-load addresses into the address book please see the additional features section.
   1. 1. To apply an address to the order, click on the select button to the right-hand side of the address.
      2. You will then be redirected to the Address detail screen and the address will be pre-filled with the address chosen.
2. Manual address entry: To manually enter an address, please ensure that all required fields marked with an asterisk are completed. When an address is entered manually you will be prompted to save to your address book before proceeding to the Order Summary Page. If you wish to save the address for future use, click OK.
3. Auto Populating: When utilizing the bulk purchase order upload function, the spreadsheet includes address information fields. If the address is supplied in the spreadsheet, this section will auto populate with the address provided.

Quick Tip: A phone number is required for all orders and should be someone at the delivery location. This is helpful should the carrier or customs need to reach out to the end customer regarding delivery. Failure to provide a valid phone number could delay delivery.

If utilizing a freight forwarder to ship internationally, you will be required to complete two address sections.

• Freight Forwarder Shipping Information – this is the domestic address for your freight forwarder location.
• Final Destination shipping information – this is the final international address provided for delivery.

Additional Information

This section allows you to submit any additional details related to your order or request to omit the pricing information from the packing slip.
To create an optional customized marketing message on behalf of your organization, input up to 255 characters (including punctuation and spaces) in the Marketing Message box.
You can also choose to have a gift message printed on the packing slip.

If would like to omit pricing from appearing on the packing slip for samples or gift shipments

• Click the Omit Price Information box
• Click Continue to proceed to the Order Summary Page.

Quick Tip: You can add this message to all subsequent Direct Fulfillment orders by clicking the check box mark next to Save this message for use on future orders.

Order Summary Screen

This is your final opportunity to review your shipment details prior to submitting the order.

To make any updates, click the Back button until you come to the screen that needs updating. After your changes have been made click the Continue button to proceed to the confirmation screen.

Once the order information has been reviewed and confirmed, click Confirm Order to
submit the direct fulfillment order

An order confirmation email will be received within 30 minutes. Please review for order accuracy.

Quick Tip: For domestic shipments, an estimated shipping cost will be included in the shipping information section.

Order Status and Tracking

ipage can help you manage your submitted orders and locate tracking details.

• Click IPS tab
• Click Direct Fulfillment Order Status in the dropdown menu

This will direct to Direct Fulfillment Order Status Easy Clicks screen. You will see the Open Purchase Order Summary screen in addition to the Easy Clicks Menu. This section reflects any open orders that have not yet been invoiced.

To locate previously submitted order confirmation, click the ipage Order History link. The Order History screen provides an overview of an order’s confirmation status.

• Order Confirmed indicates that all items shipped and the order was submitted successfully
• Some Items confirmed is an indication that some or no items shipped. When this status is listed, the confirmation should be reviewed to confirm there were no errors
• To view the full order confirmation in detail click confirmation next to the date and time and it will display the full the order details.

Quick Tip: If you ever see an order status of Problem with Input Data in the detailed Order Confirmation, your order was rejected and you will need to review prior to resubmitting to determine the error. If you are unable to determine the error, you can reach out to Business Operations for assistance.

To locate tracking and shipping details on a recently shipped purchase order select Recently Shipped by PO.

This page defaults to the last 14 days and the option to extend to 90 days is provided. Scroll down to view all the recent order submissions. To view more details, click the PO Number.
Utilizing the Purchase order search field, you can enter in a purchase order number into the PO Number field and press search. This field is case sensitive, so the purchase order number will need to be keyed exactly as it was entered.

Inbound Shipment Notifications

Entering an Inbound Shipment Notification on ipage alerts of incoming shipments and allows them to confirm that the quantity shipped matches the quantity received at Ingram Warehouses. The delivery notification numbers (quantity shipped) appear as the on-order quantity in the Current Stock field on ipage and assures customers that a title is in route.

• Customers are more likely to place a backorder for a title if they see that a new shipment is on its way.
• The information populates IQ reporting
• Providing notifications controls the accuracy of the on-sale dates at national accounts
  • Baker & Taylor –Titles may appear as out of stock indefinitely and unavailable for ordering if the book misses its announced date
  • Baker & Taylor – Library accounts expect books two weeks before the on-sale date. If on-sale dates are inaccurate, orders are sometimes cancelled as money is allocated to books that are available
  • Amazon and BN.com – buy buttons may be removed if the book arrives later than announced
  • Barnes & Noble – late titles can mean the loss of a promotion slot if the book was in promotion

Account Manager privileges must be assigned for submitting inbound shipment notifications. If unable to enter a notification, please contact your ipage Administrator to provide permissions.

How-to Enter an Inbound Shipment Notification

ipage allows you to submit a shipment notification quickly and easily. There are two ways to submit an Inbound shipment notification – manually or by upload.

• Click the IPS tab
• Select Inbound Shipment Notification

• Enter a unique Purchase Order #, Order Date and Estimated Date of Arrival.
• Click Add to proceed to the title entry screen.

To enter the titles manually:

• Enter the EAN in the Product Code field
• Enter the quantity being shipped in the anticipated Receipt Qty by DC Field.
  • This will default to your primary receiving DC, but if you have made other arrangements to ship to an alternate DC, click Show Other Warehouses to choose other locations.
• Click Add Product Code to continue your notification submission.

• Review your details and click Submit Purchase Order to finalize.

The final page will let you know that the information was submitted successfully. You may print the confirmation for your records.

The delivery notification is not accessible once submitted. If you realize changes need to be made, please notify your Business Operations Support Team for assistance.

To enter the titles by File Upload:

• Create and save a file as a csv. or.txt file per the parameters below.
• The .txt file must contain EANs or UPCs, a two-character warehouse code (where the product will be delivered - see chart below), and quantities. Please format the file so that each data element is separated by a comma and each item is on a separate line. The same product code delivered to more than one warehouse must be on separate lines.
  • For example: 9789502851181,HH 2500 or 9789502851181,CI,1000
• Enter the quantity being shipped in the anticipated Receipt Qty by DC Field.
  • This will default to primary receiving DC Jackson, TN, but if you have made other arrangements to ship to an alternate DC, click Show Other Warehouses to choose other locations.
• Click Add Product Code to continue your notification submission.

To enter items via Upload

• Select add Titles Via Upload on the Title entry screen which update the page to allow file uploading.
• Click on Choose File and select to upload your file.
• Title will then populate to the entry screen
• Click Add Items to review your upload details and confirm its accuracy.

• Verify your information, if needed you can edit or delete by utilizing the boxes.
• Click Submit Purchase Order to complete.

Appendix

In addition to the instructions provided previously, You will find more details related to shipping options, updating your address book, adding users, etc.…
Account Functions & Support Tools

Your Account Information

Near the top right of each page, you will see the name of your account, account number, and User ID. Additionally, there are some functions available here:

• Click on the Account Number link to switch to other accounts to which you have access. Access to multiple accounts is granted by your organization’s ipage administrator.
• Clicking the Change User link will log you out of the current session and return you to the Login screen where you can log in as a different ipage user, as needed.

My Account

Use the MyAccount menu option to manage information about your account and submit inbound shipment notifications for you titles.

How to add users to your Account:

The Administrator for the account can add a new user by:

• Click My Account from the toolbar.
• Click User Administration.
• You will see the list of users set up on your ipage account. Input a new User ID of your choosing in the blank field and click Add New User button.
  • If ipage already has a user with the name you have entered - even if it belongs to another account - it will not accept the requested User ID. You will need to create a different User ID to continue.
• On the User Details screen you can you create the profile for the new user.
  • Type in the user’s first and last names, phone number, and email address. The email address is critical, as the new ipage User ID and password will be emailed to that address.
• On the same page, elect what kind of information the user can see and what kind of activities allowed within the account. We call this ‘assigning access rights.’
  • To see the description for each role, click the role name. A box with the description will appear. Close the box to return to the previous screen. If you would like to view the descriptions for all the roles at once, click the View All Role Descriptions link.

Assigning User Roles

To assign a role that allows the user to place direct fulfillment order click on the role name Ingram Publisher Services Direct Fulfillment. Users assigned to this role can place orders for your customers and check the status of those orders. The Administrator role will also have Direct Fulfillment ordering capabilities.

• Click the Add User button near the bottom of the screen to save our changes

User Roles

Administrator

Administrators can add, change, or delete users; see & edit account addresses; submit inbound shipment notifications. They can also search and review titles in our database. They can view existing product information for titles and imprints under their accounts. Ingram Publisher Services clients can place direct fulfillment orders for their customers and check the status of these orders.

Account Manager

Account Managers can see & edit account addresses; view general information about Ingram; submit inbound shipment notifications. They can also search and review titles in our database.
Ingram Publisher Services Direct Fulfillment
Users with the Ingram Publisher Services Direct Fulfillment role can place direct fulfillment orders for their customers and check the status of these orders.

Operations

Users are “read-only” users with permissions to obtain general information about Ingram. They can also search and review titles in our database.

Product Manager

Product Management contacts can view existing product information for titles and imprints under their accounts. Like all ipage users, they also can obtain general information about Ingram, and search & review titles in our database.

Ingram Publisher Services/pub source Content Manager

Ingram Publisher Services/pub source Content Managers can create or edit content for their pub source Home Page (if they are a pub source publisher) or their Ingram Publisher Services Marketing Page (if they are an IPS client).

Ingram Publisher Services/pub source Customer Orders

Users with the Ingram Publisher Services/pub source Customer Orders role can place orders on behalf of their customers. They can lookup Ingram customer account numbers and have visibility to a particular customer´s open IPS orders if the orders contain titles belonging to that client.

How to Update the ipage Direct Fulfillment Address Books

• Click My Account from the toolbar.
• Click Customer Address Info located under the My Settings to proceed to the DIRECT FULLFILMENT (DF) Customer Address screen.

You can add addresses to you Address books via two methods.

1. To add an address manually:
   • • Click the Add button in the lower right-hand side of the screen.
     • Once the pop up appears enter the new address information.
     • Click Save to add the new address to your address book.
2. To add multiple addresses via an upload:
   • • Access the provided template by selecting Click Here in the bottom left hand corner. Fields in Red are the minimum requirement to add.
     • Complete fields as specified and Save to your computer.
     • Click the Choose File button in the lower left-hand side of the screen.
     • Once the pop up appears select the appropriate file.
     • Click Submit to upload the file and add the new address to your address book.
3. To Edit an existing address:
   • • Click edit next to the desired address.
     • Once Pop Up appears make necessary changes
     • Click Save to Save the changes
4. To Delete an existing address
   1. • Click Delete next to the address no longer needed.

Additional Shipping Details

Shipping Option Definitions

Best Way

• Allows Ingram to choose the most efficient, and traceable way to ship based upon the weight and delivery location.

Domestic 2nd Day Air

• Delivery to most addresses in all 50 states in the U.S. and Puerto Rico by the end of the second business day after shipment date (shipments to certain locations in Alaska and Hawaii require additional time in transit).
• Shipments are traceable.
• P.O. Boxes and Military Addresses cannot be used as a Ship To Address.

Domestic 3-Day Select 

• Delivery to most addresses in the 48 contiguous states in the U.S. within 3 days of shipment date.
• Shipments are traceable.
• P.O. Boxes and Military Addresses cannot be used as a Ship To Address.

Domestic Ground

• Delivery to most addresses in the 48 contiguous states in the U.S. within 1 to 6 days of shipment date, based on the location of the Ship To address.
• Shipments are traceable.
• P.O. Boxes and Military Addresses cannot be used as a Ship To Address.

Domestic Next Day Air

• Delivery to most addresses in the 48 contiguous states in the U.S. and Puerto Rico by 10:30am the next business day, after shipment date.
• Shipments are traceable.
• P.O. Boxes and Military Addresses cannot be used as a Ship To Address.

Domestic Will Pick Up

• The Will Pick Up method is recommended when the client is utilizing their own, or the final customer’s, carrier account (i.e. UPS Collect/Third Party Billing). All account information for the carrier should be provided in the Delivery Details section.
• Will Pick Up should also be selected if the client is planning on picking up at the chosen distribution center, contact information for pick up should be provided in Delivery Details.
• Will Pick Up should be selected if the publisher is needing additional order or packing.

Economy Mail

• Delivery to all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
  in approximately 7 to 10 days of shipment date, based on the
  location of the Ship To address.
• Limited or no trackability.
• Not recommended for carton shipments.
• Shipment cannot be insured.
• Publisher assumes all risk of damage or loss.

Expedited Mail

• Delivery to all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands in
  approximately 2 to 5 days of shipment date, based on the location
  of the Ship To address.
• Limited or no trackability.
• Not recommended for carton shipments.
• Shipment cannot be insured.
• Publisher assumes all risk of damage or loss.

USPS Priority Insured

• Delivery to all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands in
  approximately 2 to 5 days of shipment date, based on the location
  of the Ship To address.
• Limited or no trackability.
• Not recommended for carton shipments.

UPS Next Day Air Saturday Delivery

• Delivery to most addresses in the 48 contiguous states in the U.S.
  and Puerto Rico by 10:30am the next business day, after shipment
  date.
• Shipments are traceable.
• P.O. Boxes and Military Addresses cannot be used as a Ship To Address.

Ground Freight Forwarder

• For orders where you or your final customer has a domestic
  entity that will handle the freight forwarding of the product
  received from Ingram. The Freight Forwarder would file all the
  necessary export documentation and handle shipment to the final
  destination.
• Ingram’s responsibility ends once delivery is completed at the Freight Forwarder’s location

LTL Freight Forwarder

• For Less than Truckload orders where you or your final customer
  has a domestic entity that will handle the freight forwarding of the
  product received from Ingram. The Freight Forwarder would file all
  the necessary export documentation and handle shipment to the
  final destination.
• Ingram’s responsibility ends once delivery is completed at the
  Freight Forwarder’s location.

Courier Express

• Delivery to most addresses within 1 to 3 days of shipment date,
  based on the location of the Ship To address.
• Shipments are traceable.
• P.O. Boxes cannot be used as a Ship To Address.

Ground Parcel to Canada

• Delivery to most addresses in the 10 provinces of Canada within 3 to 7 days of shipment date, based on the location of the Ship To address.
• Shipments are traceable.
• P.O. Boxes cannot be used as a Ship To Address.

International Mail

• Delivery to most countries and territories to the destination country’s mail system.
• Shipment times and reliability vary based on the destination country’s mail system.
• These shipments are not traceable.
• P.O. Boxes cannot be used as a Ship To Address.
• This shipping method, in exchange for lower shipping cost, does
  not offer damage insurance or shipment tracking to the ultimate
  recipient. When you select this method of international shipment,
  you waive all liability against IPS, or the carrier, for damage or loss
  of the shipment.

International Will Pick Up

• The Will Pick Up method is recommended when the client is utilizing
  their own, or the final customer’s, carrier account (i.e. UPS Collect/Third
  Party Billing). All account information for the carrier should be provided
  in the Delivery Details.
• Will Pick Up should also be selected if the client is planning on picking
  up at the chosen distribution center, contact information should be
  included I Delivery Details
• When utilizing a Freight Forwarder in the U.S. for export you must enter
  the final destination’s address in the Shipping Information section.

LTL Canada

• Less than Truckload shipments. This option is typically reserved for large/multi carton shipments.

Shipping Tips:

Domestic

• When utilizing your own or final customer’s UPS or Fed Ex Account select Domestic Will Pick Up or International Customer Pick up and the following information will need to be entered into the Delivery Details section.
  • Click edit next to the desired address.
  • Is this to be shipped Collect or Third-Party Billing?
  • If shipping collect for UPS please provide the UPS account number. If shipping Collect on Fed Ex please confirm that the customer has Fed Ex scannable placard at the end destination.
  • If shipping Third Party please provide the account number and the billing address for the UPS or Fed Ex account.
• When a customer wishes to have a product picked up by their preferred carrier please select Domestic Will Pick Up or International Customer Pick up and enter the a contact name, carrier name, phone number, and email address for the carrier into the Delivery Details section. Once the shipment is ready a member of our transportation team will contact the carrier to arrange a pick appointment.
  • If a carrier arrives to pick up a shipment without an appointment they may be turned away.
• When shipping large shipments that will not go via a parcel carrier such as UPS or Fed Ex and will need to be routed through a LTL (Less than Truckload carrier) please provide Business Operations Support with the following information regarding the delivery location
  • Is this a residential or business location? -Do you wish to go ship via Ingram Carrier or provide Name and contact of your own? Is a loading dock available or will a lift gate or pallet jack be required to offload
  • the freight?
  • If lift gate and pallet jack are required, does the customer have a doorway large enough for the pallet jack to fit through or will the product need to be left outside?
  • Is a delivery appointment required?
  • Hours available for deliver
  • Contact name, phone number and email of someone at the delivery location.

ipage Home Page Overview

The ipage Menu Bar appears at the top of each page. Each tab on the Menu Board has a pull-down menu with several options. however only a few of these are beneficial to distributed clients.

Menu Bar Pull Down Menus

The Purchase Orders and Reports tabs do not apply to IPS publishers. IPS publishers can access reports from the IQ platform at https://iq.ingramcontent.com/users/sign_in.

The IPS tab allows you to submit Inbound Shipping Notifications, track, and review order status on Direct Fulfillment orders, and locate an overview of Customers orders. You can also access a rep tool that enables you to place orders on behalf of your customers.

The My Account tab opens the menu for customizing and managing your ipage account and settings. Some of the items to note in this menu are:

Administrator Setting

• User Administration- Add, Edit, and Delete Users

My Settings

• Customer Address Info- Add, Edit, or Delete addresses from your Direct Fulfillment Address book

Information Management

• Special Offer Set up-see promotion codes that have been set up for title(s)

Alerts will provide any notices or shipping delays provided by our carriers.

Home will take you to the ipage Home screen.

Help provides additional resources links.

Clicking the Logout will end your ipage session.

Always log out of the site instead of closing the browser window.