Purpose: Learn how to streamline order processing, reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and enhance efficiency in packing locations with Pack & Go.
Overview
Pack & Go is an innovative solution for streamlining order processing in warehouses or packing locations. This feature allows for the efficient preparation of orders by providing tools for both automatic processing and scanner-assisted operations. It aims to reduce manual effort, improve packing accuracy, and enhance overall workflow efficiency.
Chronological Queue Mode (formerly Automatic mode)
Pack & Go's Chronological queue mode is designed for straightforward and efficient order processing. This mode is ideal for businesses with a small range of products that don't require extensive warehouse navigation. Here’s how it works:
- Order Display: Orders are shown on the screen sequentially, allowing packers to easily see what needs to be packed next.
- Settings: You can configure the order display settings to prioritize either the newest or oldest orders first.
- Item Verification: Optional EAN code scanning ensures each item is accurately packed. You can decide when to create shipping labels based on the packing status.
Load from Picking List Mode (formerly Scanner mode)
Load from picking list mode enhances accuracy by incorporating barcode scanners into the packing process. This mode is particularly useful for businesses with more complex inventory systems. Here’s how it works:
- Barcode Scanning: After an order is picked, packers use a barcode scanner to scan the picking list, so that the respective order is open in Sendcloud.
- Order Processing: The system guides the packer through each order, one item at a time, based on the scanned barcodes, to verify that there were no mistakes in picking.
- Label and Slip Printing: Labels and packing slips can be automatically printed as items are scanned and verified.
Additional Features
- Order Management: Orders can be filtered by integration, date range, carrier, or SKU, allowing for focused processing. This feature also supports editing order details such as sender address, shipping method, and weight.
- Integration and Compatibility: Pack & Go integrates seamlessly with various e-commerce platforms including Shopify, PrestaShop, Lightspeed, Bol.com, Etsy, and Amazon, ensuring a smooth workflow across different sales channels.
- Print Options: You can choose to automatically print packing slips and customs documents alongside shipping labels, ensuring that all necessary documentation is readily available during the packing process.
- Skipping Orders: If needed, orders can be skipped and will remain in the queue for later processing.
Pack & Go: Before vs After
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You waste time searching for orders manually. Staff must open your webshop or Sendcloud incoming order view, search each order by customer name or number, and check details before printing labels, slowing down every shipment. |
Orders appear automatically, ready to pack. Orders are displayed on-screen in the correct order, eliminating manual searching and reducing confusion for faster processing. |
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You handle labels and packing slips separately. Switching between screens or printers to print shipping labels and packing slips adds interruptions, increases mistakes, and adds unnecessary steps. |
Integrated label and packing slip printing. Print shipping labels and packing slips in one smooth workflow, reducing handling time and ensuring correct documentation for each order. |
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Your team walks back and forth excessively. Picking and packing orders one by one leads to repeated warehouse trips, wasting time and energy. |
Pick multiple orders efficiently. Use printed picking lists to collect products for multiple orders in a single walk, reducing unnecessary movement in your warehouse. |
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Packing accuracy relies on manual checks. Visual checks can lead to missed or incorrect items, especially during busy periods, causing customer complaints and returns. |
Error-free packing with Item Check. Enable scanning mode (EAN) to verify each item during packing, ensuring only correct products are shipped with fewer errors. |
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No clear order ownership among packers. Multiple employees working on the same account risk processing the same order twice or missing orders altogether. |
Automatic order claiming per packer. Pack & Go assigns the current order to each logged-in packer, preventing duplicates and ensuring accountability. |
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Processing is slow during peak periods. Repeating manual steps for each order creates bottlenecks and stress during busy seasons. |
Single Scan Mode for maximum speed. Instantly process and print labels with one scan when using consistent shipping methods, saving 10–20 seconds per order during high-volume days. |
What’s the "Optimize my workflow" Button?
When you enter Pack & Go, you’ll now see a “Optimize my workflow" button: your shortcut to a smoother start.
This button opens a quick and interactive setup guide that helps you:
- Understand what Pack & Go is for, no need to dig through docs or contact support.
- Choose the right mode for your workflow: Automatic or Scanner.
- Get Pack & Go up and running based on your unique packing process, step by step.
The wizard helps you configure and use Pack & Go in minutes: no guesswork, no extra help needed.