Automated picking list generation for warehouse

Purpose

1.1. Automate the compilation of picking lists based on new wholesale orders from multiple sales channels for streamlined warehouse order fulfillment in carbonated drink distribution.
1.2. Minimize manual handling by instantly converting an order into an optimized itemized list indicating products, SKUs, bin locations, and quantities for warehouse staff.
1.3. Facilitate batch or single-pick scenarios, ensuring error reduction and faster order processing times by integrating directly with ERP, eCommerce, and logistics systems.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. New wholesale order entry in sales ERP, eCommerce platform, or B2B portal.
2.2. Change in order status to "Ready for Fulfillment."
2.3. Scheduled batch processing (e.g., at warehouse shift change).
2.4. Manual trigger by warehouse supervisor.

Platform Variants

3.1. SAP ERP
• API: "Sales Order Created" event; Configure webhook to push order payload.
3.2. Oracle NetSuite
• SuiteScript: AfterSubmit on SalesOrder; Script schedules HTTP POST to integration endpoint.
3.3. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Function: API endpoint for salesOrders; Trigger Azure Logic App on POST.
3.4. Shopify
• Endpoint: "Order Created" Webhook; JSON payload with line items, status, and notes.
3.5. WooCommerce
• REST API: orders endpoint PATCH/POST; Monitor for order_status = "processing".
3.6. Amazon Seller Central
• MWS API: Orders.ListOrders; Process on receipt of new FBA/FBM order.
3.7. Salesforce
• Apex Trigger: After insert on Order; Callout to external automation flow.
3.8. QuickBooks Commerce
• API: Sales Orders resource; Listen for POST event via webhooks.
3.9. Odoo
• Server Action: Order confirmed; Python method triggers picking list generation, export via RPC.
3.10. Magento
• Event Observer: sales_order_place_after; Custom module sends order to automation pipeline.
3.11. Zoho Inventory
• Workflow Rule: Sales Order Creation; Invoke webhook with order data.
3.12. SAP Business One
• Service Layer: Listen for Orders resource changes via Service Layer notifications.
3.13. Cin7
• API: SalesOrder Created webhook; Map order fields to picking list fields.
3.14. Veeqo
• Endpoint: API v2/orders; Scheduler fetches new orders for pick list output.
3.15. Brightpearl
• Event Hub: SalesOrderCreated event subscription; HTTP POST to automation flow.
3.16. Linnworks
• Triggers: Order Import event; Configure HTTP action for pick list script.
3.17. DEAR Systems
• API: SaleOrder.Inserted; POST triggers picking list task.
3.18. SkuVault
• API: Orders endpoint; On insert, push to list generator.
3.19. TradeGecko
• Webhook: sales_order.created; JSON to picking flow.
3.20. Unleashed Software
• API: SalesOrderAdded or status change; PO to picking converter integration.

Benefits

4.1. Eliminates error-prone manual creation of picking documents.
4.2. Accelerates order turnaround and reduces labor cost.
4.3. Ensures up-to-date inventory accuracy and SKU traceability.
4.4. Enables scaling of order volumes without corresponding increases in headcount.
4.5. Centralizes audit capability for order-to-pick process validation.