Fulfillment, also called order fulfillment or picking and shipping, is the process of filling a sales order by picking the order contents, preparing packages for shipping and shipping the package.
Today, we examine common causes of fulfillment errors and share practical tips to help you reduce them. You can significantly reduce mistakes by using inventory management software and barcode technology, optimizing your warehouse setup, and boosting staff training. These steps will make your operations more efficient and help you build stronger customer relationships.
Payton Viator, Senior Account Executive of Acctivate inventory and order management software, discusses how businesses can improve order fulfillment and provides a real-world example of how a business improved their order fulfillment with inventory software.
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