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For eCommerce businesses, streamlining operations is the key to increasing customer satisfaction and profitability.

Among the most pivotal parts of these operations is the order fulfilment process, specifically the pick and pack stage. The accuracy, precision and overall quality of this process greatly influences your customer's online shopping experience. If orders are delayed, arrive in poor condition, or contain incorrect items, it diminishes the likelihood of your customers endorsing your products or purchasing from you in the future. Thankfully, the pick and pack fulfilment service offered by Zendbox is here to help you understand the challenges and how to overcome them.

What is pick and pack?

Pick and pack is a fulfilment process where individual products are picked from the inventory and then packed into shipment boxes, ready for dispatch. Efficient pick and pack operations ensure quicker delivery times and increased customer satisfaction.

‍Why is pick and pack Crucial for eCommerce?

• Quicker order processing: A streamlined pick and pack process ensures that orders are processed swiftly, leading to quicker delivery times.
• Reduced errors: Robust processes – combined with automated technology – during the picking and packing stages reduces errors, ensuring customers receive the right items in perfect condition.
• Enhanced customer experience: Speedy deliveries and accurate orders result in positive customer feedback and repeat business.

Challenges in pick and pack

Every process has its challenges, and pick and pack is no exception:

Scaling difficulties

As businesses grow, ensuring the pick and pack process remains efficient can be challenging. This is particularly true if we consider that a fast-growing business is likely to be receiving a higher number of orders, and managing a range of products with differing fulfilment needs (e.g. glass cosmetic products requiring additional packaging to avoid breakages).  

Order accuracy

With a vast inventory to manage, there's always a risk of sending incorrect products without the help of technology. This is why it is important to ensure each product is identified by the relevant SKU code across your systems and eCommerce platforms, as this is used to track stock throughout the order process and enables you to automate stock replenishment.

Cost management

Balancing the costs of labour, packing materials, and storage whilst maintaining efficiency is an art. If your customers are receiving damaged or incorrect products, you could be overpaying for a poor pick and pack service. That’s why it is essential to do your research if you are looking to outsource the process to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider, starting with asking prospective providers how they pick and pack orders.  

How Zendbox optimises pick and pack

• Innovative technology: Zendbox leverages advanced technology to automate and streamline the picking and packing process, reducing manual errors.
• Real-time inventory management: With Zendportal, businesses can track their inventory in real-time, making the pick and pack process smoother and more efficient.
• Expert staff: Our experienced staff ensures each order is handled with precision, minimising the likelihood of packing errors. We maintain an impressive 99.999% pick and pack accuracy rate as a result.

Benefits of partnering with Zendbox for pick and pack

• Cost efficiency: By optimising the pick and pack process, businesses can significantly cut down on overhead costs.
• Scalability: Zendbox's solutions are designed to grow with your business. Whether you're processing 30 orders a day or 30,000, we've got you covered.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction: With faster and more accurate deliveries, your customers are bound to be pleased, leading to positive reviews and repeat business.
• Live customer tracking: Offer your customers the convenience of real-time order tracking online, keeping them informed at every stage.  
• Versatile packaging choices: We cater to diverse fulfilment needs, offering a spectrum of packaging alternatives to fit every product and business preference.

In the rapidly growing world of eCommerce, it's vital to have efficient pick and pack operations. By partnering with Zendbox, businesses not only optimise this crucial process but also ensure they stay ahead of the competition. As the heartbeat of order fulfilment, an effective pick and pack strategy is indispensable and with Zendbox, perfection is just a click away.

Ready to revolutionise your pick and pack operations? Get started with Zendbox now.