Order Processing & Fulfilment

Keep orders moving from receipt to dispatch without staff chasing paperwork across three systems.

63 hrs
Time saved/month
17
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Order processing at distribution centres involves manually extracting order details from multiple channels, checking inventory, creating pick lists, and updating accounting records. This fragmented workflow causes delays, errors, and requires staff to switch between systems constantly.

Automation captures orders from all channels, extracts details automatically, generates optimized pick lists, updates inventory in real time, and sends shipping confirmations without manual intervention. Orders move from receipt to shipment in hours instead of days.

Key features
Capture orders from email, web forms, and marketplaces in a single inbox
Extract customer and item details automatically and structure them for picking
Check inventory levels and flag backorders without manual lookup
Generate pick lists optimized by warehouse location and bin
Update inventory counts in accounting software after shipment
Send shipping confirmations with tracking details to customers instantly

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Order Receivedtrigger

New order arrives via email, web form, or. The automation platform detects the order and extracts key details.

2. Parse Order Data

The automation reads the order email or form submission and extracts customer name, address, SKU, quantity, and special instructions into structured fields.

3. Check Inventory

The automation queries to verify stock levels for each SKU and flags any backorders.

4. Generate Pick List

A pick-list creates an optimized pick list grouped by warehouse location and bin, then logs it.

5. Update Inventory

The automation reduces inventory counts for each item picked and shipped.

6. Send Shipping Confirmation

A notification sends a templated shipping confirmation email with tracking number and estimated delivery date.

7. Post Shipment

The automation marks the order as complete and triggers invoicing if required.

8. Notify Team

A summary message is posted confirming the order has been processed and shipped.

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Estimated Time Saving
63hrs/month
Process pain:8.2/10
Mapped by:17 Companies

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