Warehouse Shipping Workflow: Optimize Your Operations

An optimized shipping workflow maximizes throughput while maintaining accuracy. Here's how to design and improve your process.

Workflow Overview

Standard Flow

Order received
    ↓
Order printed/assigned
    ↓
Pick items
    ↓
Pack order
    ↓
Generate label
    ↓
Quality check
    ↓
Ship

Order Processing

Order Queue Management

Batch vs. Real-Time

Pick Process

Pick Strategies

Pick Efficiency

Pack Process

Pack Station Setup

Pack Workflow

Verify pick complete
Select packaging
Add void fill
Include packing slip
Seal package
Weigh package
Generate label
Apply label

Label Generation

Integration Points

atoship Workflow

Scan order barcode

Auto-select best rate

Print label instantly

Tracking recorded

Quality Control

Check Points

Error Prevention

Shipping Station

Station Design

Label Application

Carrier Staging

Organization

Manifest Integration

Create manifests before pickup:

• USPS SCAN form
• UPS end of day
• FedEx close

Metrics & KPIs

Key Metrics

Monitoring

Track:

• Throughput by hour/day
• Errors and causes
• Bottlenecks
• Staff performance

Continuous Improvement

Regular Review

Common Improvements

• Layout optimization
• Tool upgrades
• Process streamlining
• Technology investment

atoship Workflow Benefits

Optimize with atoship:

Fast label gen: Seconds per label

Scan integration: Workflow triggers

Rate shopping: Best rate automatic

Batch processing: High volume handling

Reporting: Performance insights

Conclusion

An optimized warehouse shipping workflow maximizes throughput and accuracy. Design clear processes, set up efficient stations, and measure continuously. Use atoship to streamline label generation and carrier management within your workflow.