Effectively handling shipment deadlines is essential in a busy e-commerce market to guarantee on-time delivery. Faster delivery estimates are just as important to the efficiency of online purchasing these days as user-friendly websites and easy checkout procedures.

Given that 22% of customers abandon their carts due to slow delivery, delivery lead time is essential for both improving the customer experience and lowering cart abandonment rates. The internal team, or more specifically, the warehouse staff, needs to work in sync with the estimated dates provided to consumers in order to expedite order deliveries.

Vraja Technologies has developed a module that automates the process of calculating delivery deadline dates based on specific shipping rules for businesses that operate with numerous sales channels, such as WooCommerce, Shopify, BigCommerce, or more.

How Does It Work?

When a new order enters the Odoo system, regardless of whether it comes through WooCommerce or any other integrated sales channel, the module immediately calculates the shipping deadline.

This automatic calculation ensures that each order is handled in accordance with the company’s shipping policies, taking into account factors like the time and day the order was placed.

Key Scenarios:

1. Before the Cutoff Time: 

If an order is received before the designated cutoff time, the system assigns it for same-day shipping or prepares it for the next business day.

2. After the Cutoff Time:

Orders placed after the cutoff time are automatically scheduled for shipment on the next available business day.

This ensures a seamless process for determining shipping deadlines without manual intervention. The system updates the deadline date field in the stock picking automatically, making it visible to warehouse operators.

Benefits of Automatic Deadline Calculation

1. Automation:

The module eliminates the need for manual input in scheduling shipment deadlines. By automating the calculation, businesses can avoid costly errors that may arise from manual processing. This leads to fewer shipping delays, less confusion in order prioritization, and a streamlined workflow.

2. Operational Efficiency:

Warehouse operators can easily see the shipping deadline for each order, allowing them to prioritize based on urgency. Orders set for same-day shipping or early the next day are highlighted for attention, ensuring that they are processed and packed first. This helps optimize resource allocation, reduces bottlenecks in order processing, and improves overall operational efficiency.

3. Flexibility and Customization:

Every business operates differently. Recognizing this, the module is designed to offer maximum flexibility. Companies can configure:

1. Working and Non-Working Days:The module can be customized to reflect the specific working days of the company. This ensures that deadlines are only calculated based on actual working hours.
2. Time Cutoff: Easily adjustable, the time cutoff feature allows businesses to set a specific time after which orders will automatically be pushed to the next business day.
3. Holidays: Public holidays or company-specific non-working days can be integrated into the system, ensuring that no shipments are scheduled for non-working periods.

Optimizing Time and Resources

By implementing this shipping deadline module, businesses can:

• Prioritize orders efficiently according to shipping deadlines.
• Minimize delays by ensuring the correct order processing sequences.
• Customize scheduling rules to fit their unique operational needs, ensuring compliance with customer expectations.

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Conclusion

For businesses handling a high volume of orders across multiple sales channels, this module offers a significant upgrade in terms of efficiency, accuracy, and flexibility. The automatic calculation of shipping deadlines not only reduces manual errors but also enables warehouse operators to process orders more effectively, ensuring that shipments are prioritized correctly. By configuring working days, holidays, and cutoff times, companies can maintain smooth operations and enhance customer satisfaction.

This module by Vraja Technologies is ideal for businesses looking to optimize their shipping workflows, streamline processes, and elevate their operational efficiency within the Odoo ecosystem.