Pick, Pack & Dispatch

Faster dispatch and fewer errors when every order flows from warehouse shelf to courier label without manual re-keying.

54 hrs
Time saved/month
9
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Pick, pack, and dispatch is the core fulfillment operation in warehousing and distribution centres. Manual picking, label generation, and tracking entry consume significant labour and introduce errors that delay shipments and frustrate customers.

Automation routes orders to the right picker, generates carrier-compliant labels instantly, and logs tracking data without human intervention. The result is faster order fulfillment, fewer errors, and higher throughput with the same team.

Key features
Route orders to pickers based on item location and current workload to minimize travel time
Generate carrier-compliant shipping labels automatically and validate format before printing
Update order status and tracking information in real time across all systems
Assign picking tasks with optimized warehouse routes to reduce search time
Log shipment handoff to carrier and send customer confirmation automatically

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Order Placed & Confirmedtrigger

New order arrives with payment confirmed. The automation is triggered immediately.

2. Route Order to Picker

The order routing analyzes the items, warehouse layout, and picker availability, then assigns the order to the optimal picker and sends instructions to their mobile device.

3. Generate Shipping Label

Generates a carrier-compliant shipping label with the correct format, weight, and destination. The label is sent to the warehouse printer.

4. Log Picking Task

A picking task record is created with the order ID, items, picker assignment, and expected completion time.

5. Notify Picker

Sends the picker a real-time notification with the order details, item locations, and label status.

6. Confirm Shipment

Once the picker marks the order as packed, the automation updates the order status and records the tracking number.

7. Send Customer Notification

An automated email is sent to the customer with the tracking number and estimated delivery date.

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Estimated Time Saving
54hrs/month
Process pain:8.2/10
Mapped by:9 Companies

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