Carrier Selection Workflow
logistics
Carrier selection workflow with rate shopping, transit time comparison, service level matching, carrier performance scoring, and optimal carrier assignment.
Shipping Process Workflow
logistics
Order shipping workflow with carrier selection, rate shopping, label generation, tracking number assignment, and dispatch confirmation.
Full FlowZap Code
OrderSystem { # Order System
n1: circle label:"Start"
n2: rectangle label:"Receive shipping request"
n3: rectangle label:"Validate shipping address"
n4: rectangle label:"Update tracking status"
n5: circle label:"End"
n1.handle(right) -> n2.handle(left)
n2.handle(bottom) -> Warehouse.n6.handle(top) [label="Pick order"]
n3.handle(bottom) -> Carrier.n14.handle(top) [label="Ship"]
n4.handle(right) -> n5.handle(left)
}
Warehouse { # Warehouse
n6: rectangle label:"Locate items in inventory"
n7: rectangle label:"Pick items from shelves"
n8: diamond label:"All items available?"
n9: rectangle label:"Pack items securely"
n10: rectangle label:"Flag backorder items"
n11: rectangle label:"Generate packing slip"
n12: rectangle label:"Apply shipping label"
n13: rectangle label:"Move to shipping dock"
n6.handle(right) -> n7.handle(left)
n7.handle(right) -> n8.handle(left)
n8.handle(right) -> n9.handle(left) [label="Yes"]
n8.handle(bottom) -> n10.handle(top) [label="No"]
n9.handle(right) -> n11.handle(left)
n10.handle(top) -> OrderSystem.n4.handle(bottom) [label="Partial ship"]
n11.handle(right) -> n12.handle(left)
n12.handle(right) -> n13.handle(left)
n13.handle(top) -> OrderSystem.n3.handle(bottom) [label="Ready"]
}
Carrier { # Carrier
n14: rectangle label:"Scan package barcode"
n15: rectangle label:"Load onto delivery vehicle"
n16: rectangle label:"Update tracking number"
n17: diamond label:"Delivery attempt?"
n18: rectangle label:"Deliver to recipient"
n19: rectangle label:"Leave at door"
n20: rectangle label:"Return to facility"
n14.handle(right) -> n15.handle(left)
n15.handle(right) -> n16.handle(left)
n16.handle(right) -> n17.handle(left)
n17.handle(right) -> n18.handle(left) [label="Recipient home"]
n17.handle(bottom) -> n19.handle(top) [label="Safe location"]
n17.handle(left) -> n20.handle(top) [label="Failed"]
n18.handle(top) -> OrderSystem.n4.handle(bottom) [label="Delivered"]
n19.handle(top) -> OrderSystem.n4.handle(bottom) [label="Delivered"]
n20.handle(top) -> OrderSystem.n4.handle(bottom) [label="Exception"]
}
Quick Answer
Shipping Process Workflow is a workflow template that shipping errors and delays are the #1 cause of negative customer reviews.
Why This Workflow?
Shipping errors and delays are the #1 cause of negative customer reviews. This workflow optimizes carrier selection, label generation, and tracking to ensure on-time delivery at the lowest cost.
How It Works
- Step 1: Order is ready for shipment with validated address and package dimensions.
- Step 2: Carrier selection compares rates and transit times across carriers (UPS, FedEx, USPS).
- Step 3: Rate shopping identifies the optimal carrier based on cost, speed, and reliability.
- Step 4: Shipping label is generated and tracking number is assigned.
- Step 5: Package is dispatched and customer is notified with tracking link.
- Step 6: Delivery confirmation updates order status and triggers review request.
Alternatives
Manual carrier selection wastes money on suboptimal rates. Shipping tools like ShipStation or Shippo cost $10-50/month. This workflow helps teams visualize their fulfillment process.
Key Facts
| Template Name | Shipping Process Workflow |
| Category | logistics |
| Steps | 6 workflow steps |
| Format | FlowZap Code (.fz file) |
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