Maximize eCommerce Fulfillment with SKUSavvy
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Connecting Shopify with SKU Savvy
- Allocating Inventory in Warehouse Location
- Connecting Carrier Accounts
- Fulfilling Orders in SKU Savvy
- Picking and Packing Orders
- Selecting Box Size and Getting Shipping Rate
- Purchasing Labels and Printing
- Marking Order as Completed
- Updating Order Status in Shopify
- Conclusion
Fulfilling Orders in SKU Savvy: A Step-by-Step Guide
Introduction
- What is SKU Savvy?
- Why is order fulfillment important?
Connecting Shopify with SKU Savvy
- Steps to connect Shopify with SKU Savvy
- Importing products, inventory, customers, and locations
- Routing orders to the appropriate warehouse
Allocating Inventory in Warehouse Location
- Creating a layout for warehouse allocation
- Allocating inventory to bin locations
- Ensuring availability of inventory for order fulfillment
Connecting Carrier Accounts
- Importance of connecting carrier accounts with SKU Savvy
- Steps to connect carrier accounts
- Purchasing labels from own carrier account
Fulfilling Orders in SKU Savvy
- Navigating to the orders section in SKU Savvy
- Reviewing unbatched shipments
- Fulfilling a single order
Picking and Packing Orders
- Understanding bin locations and product storage
- Picking products based on bin location information
- Enabling or disabling scan options for picking
- Customizing pick screen options
Selecting Box Size and Getting Shipping Rate
- Using dimensional information for suggesting box sizes
- Mimicking a scan of the item
- Viewing and sorting shipping rates
- Selecting the appropriate box size
Purchasing Labels and Printing
- Automatically printing labels
- Generating and printing labels manually
- Printing barcodes for batch scanning
Marking Order as Completed
- Updating order status to reflect fulfillment
- Synchronizing fulfillment status with Shopify
Updating Order Status in Shopify
- Reviewing the fulfillment status in Shopify
- Reloading the page to view updates
- Ensuring accurate order tracking for customers
Conclusion
- Recap of the order fulfillment process in SKU Savvy
- Benefits of using a warehouse management system
- Stay tuned for more helpful videos and tutorials
Fulfilling Orders in SKU Savvy: A Step-by-Step Guide
Introduction
Welcome to SKU Savvy, where we will guide you through the process of fulfilling orders placed within a Shopify store using our warehouse management system. In this article, we will explore the step-by-step procedure of order fulfillment in SKU Savvy, covering everything from connecting Shopify to allocating inventory and purchasing labels. Let's dive in!
Connecting Shopify with SKU Savvy
Before you can start fulfilling orders in SKU Savvy, it is crucial to establish a connection between your Shopify store and our system. This connection allows for seamless integration of products, inventory, customers, and locations. You will also learn how to route orders to the correct warehouse for efficient fulfillment. Follow the steps mentioned in our guide to establish this connection successfully.
Allocating Inventory in Warehouse Location
Once your Shopify store is connected with SKU Savvy, inventory from your products will flow into our system. However, this inventory initially remains in an "allocation needed" state. To start fulfilling orders, you must allocate the inventory to specific bin locations within your warehouse. Our guide will walk you through the process of creating a layout and allocating inventory, ensuring that you have the necessary stock available for order fulfillment.
Connecting Carrier Accounts
To ship orders efficiently, it is essential to connect your carrier accounts with SKU Savvy. By doing so, your carrier accounts will seamlessly integrate with our system, allowing you to purchase shipping labels directly from your preferred carrier account. Our guide will provide detailed instructions on connecting your carrier accounts, ensuring a streamlined shipping process.
Fulfilling Orders in SKU Savvy
With your Shopify store connected, inventory allocated, and carrier accounts linked, it's time to start fulfilling orders in SKU Savvy. We will guide you through the user interface, showing you how to navigate to the orders section and review unbatched shipments. Following our step-by-step process, you will learn how to fulfill a single order efficiently, allowing for accurate and timely delivery to your customers.
Picking and Packing Orders
Picking and packing orders is a crucial step in the fulfillment process. We will explain how SKU Savvy visually guides you to the bin locations where your products are stored. You will also learn how to enable or disable scan options for picking, customize pick screen settings, and optimize your picking process for maximum efficiency.
Selecting Box Size and Getting Shipping Rate
Choosing the right box size for your shipments is vital to reduce shipping costs and protect your products during transit. SKU Savvy incorporates dimensional information to suggest box sizes that best fit the contents of an order. We will guide you through the process of mimicking a scan, selecting the appropriate box size, and obtaining shipping rates from your carrier accounts.
Purchasing Labels and Printing
Once you have selected a shipping rate, SKU Savvy enables you to purchase labels directly from your carrier account. Our step-by-step guide will show you how to generate labels and provide options to automatically print them. Additionally, we will explain how to print barcodes for batch scanning, enhancing efficiency in handling multiple orders simultaneously.
Marking Order as Completed
After you have picked, packed, and purchased the shipping label, it's time to mark the order as completed in SKU Savvy. This action updates the order status and fulfillment information, ensuring accurate tracking and synchronization with your Shopify store. Our guide will walk you through the process, highlighting the necessary steps to finalize the fulfillment process.
Updating Order Status in Shopify
Once an order is marked as completed in SKU Savvy, it is crucial to verify the updated order status in your Shopify store. We will guide you on how to review the fulfillment status, ensuring that all fulfilled orders are accurately reflected. With this information, you can provide prompt and reliable order tracking information to your customers.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully learned the ins and outs of order fulfillment in SKU Savvy. By connecting Shopify, allocating inventory, connecting carrier accounts, fulfilling orders, and updating the order status, you are well-equipped to efficiently manage your warehouse operations. Remember to stay tuned for more informative videos and tutorials to enhance your fulfillment process.
