Dispatch and shipping covers everything between a confirmed order and a labeled package leaving the dock, including stock checks, picking, rate comparison, and customer notification.
An automated version checks stock the moment an order is confirmed, builds the pick list, and compares carrier rates as soon as a package is weighed. It then updates order status, invoice records, and the customer notification without anyone re-entering the same details across systems.
The full workflow, from trigger to completion.
When an order status changes to Ready to Ship, the automation pulls order details immediately.
Checks live stock counts against the order line items and flags any shortfall before picking begins.
If stock is insufficient, a alert goes to the purchasing team so the shortage is resolved before dispatch continues.
Creates a pick list automatically and pushes it to the warehouse floor for picking.
Compares live carrier rates and selects the cheapest option that still meets the delivery deadline.
Creates and queues the shipping label for printing directly.
Marks the order shipped and updates the invoice status.
Emails the customer their tracking number and delivery estimate.
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