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Order Picking & Shipping Process Template

Wrong or short shipments are the most common reason for returns and lost customers. This template shows the shipping steps from order to handover and the packing check.

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Process flow

Each row is a role (swimlane); steps run left to right.

Sales / customer service1 · StartConfirm the order
Warehouse2 · DocumentPrint the pick list3 · StepPick the items4 · StepCheck and pack
Shipping5 · DocumentDelivery note / shipping label6 · EndHand over and send tracking

Step by step

  1. Confirm the order

    Who: Sales / customer service · Start

  2. Print the pick list

    Who: Warehouse · Document

  3. Pick the items

    Who: Warehouse

  4. Check and pack

    Who: Warehouse

    Checklist:

    • Items and quantities correct
    • No damage
  5. Delivery note / shipping label

    Who: Shipping · Document

  6. Hand over and send tracking

    Who: Shipping · End

Who does what? (RACI summary)

R: responsible · A: approves

StepSales / customer serviceWarehouseShipping
Confirm the orderR
Print the pick listR
Pick the itemsR
Check and packR
Delivery note / shipping labelR
Hand over and send trackingR

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When to use it

  • New staff prepare shipments
  • Packing errors happen often
  • You want to show shipping steps as on-site instructions

Tips

  • Put the item, quantity and damage checks in the packing step.
  • Stick the step's QR guide at the packing table.
  • TACTIX describes the process; keep stock and orders in your warehouse system.

Run the process with your team on one map

Open the template, give each step an owner and a date, and send it to your field team as step-by-step instructions and QR labels.