How to Use Our System

Complete guide to SkuTrunk's order fulfillment workflow

Order Fulfillment System Overview

SkuTrunk's comprehensive 8-module workflow ensures efficient order processing from import to delivery tracking.

Order Fulfillment Flow Diagram

Order Import

Sales Channel Integration

Inventory & Allocation

Stock Reservation

Wave Planning

Order Batching

Picking

Item Collection

Quality Check

QC Validation

Packing

Package Preparation

Shipping

Courier Assignment

Tracking

Delivery Monitoring

Detailed Module Breakdown

Each module plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient and accurate order fulfillment.

1. Order Import Module

Integration

Sales channel orders flow into the Order Management / Integration module.

  • Customer information processing
  • Item SKUs and quantities validation
  • Payment type verification
  • Address validation
  • Fraud check integration

2. Inventory & Allocation Module

WMS

WMS checks stock availability and reserves inventory against orders.

  • Real-time stock availability check
  • Inventory reservation system
  • Multi-warehouse allocation
  • SLA-based warehouse selection
  • Proximity optimization

3. Wave Planning / Order Batching Module

Optimization

Orders are grouped into waves or batches for efficient processing.

  • SKU-based optimization
  • Order type grouping
  • Zone-based batching
  • Courier optimization
  • SLA prioritization

4. Picking Module

Operations

WMS generates pick lists and tasks for warehouse associates.

  • Single order picking
  • Batch picking optimization
  • Zone picking efficiency
  • Pick-to-light systems
  • Barcode/RFID verification

5. Quality Check (QC) Module

Quality

Picked items move to QC station for validation and verification.

  • SKU accuracy verification
  • Quantity validation
  • Expiry date checking
  • Serial number tracking
  • Damage flagging system

6. Packing Module

Packaging

Items are routed to packing station for final preparation.

  • Smart packaging suggestions
  • Box size optimization
  • Shipping label generation
  • Invoice printing
  • Weight/dimension confirmation

7. Shipping / Dispatch Module

Logistics

Orders are assigned to courier partners and prepared for dispatch.

  • Intelligent courier assignment
  • Cost optimization rules
  • SLA-based selection
  • Manifest generation
  • Tracking ID creation

8. Handover & Tracking Module

Monitoring

Final handover to courier and continuous tracking updates.

  • Courier pickup confirmation
  • Real-time tracking updates
  • API integration with sales channels
  • Customer notification system
  • Delivery confirmation

System Benefits

Why SkuTrunk's 8-module workflow delivers superior results

Efficiency

Streamlined workflow reduces processing time by up to 60%

Accuracy

Multi-level validation ensures 99.9% order accuracy

Scalability

Handles from 10 to 10,000+ orders per day seamlessly

Visibility

Real-time tracking and monitoring at every step

Automation

Intelligent automation reduces manual errors and costs

Customer Satisfaction

Faster delivery and accurate tracking improve customer experience

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