Support the process of fulfilling orders by creating pick batches, pick lists, pack slips, and invoices.
The support in this process is primarily targeted for integration with back-end systems through messaging to do the following:
The process supports generation of a pick list, pack slips, and an invoice in the form of XML documents. WebSphere Commerce Accelerator supports this process also, but it is not intended for high-volume usage.
Integration with back-end systems for:
Pick-batch creation:
Shipment confirmation:
May customize to integrate with fulfillment using a push protocol
Professional, Business Edition
Task | Description | Role |
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Obtain shipment tracking info (external) |
Obtain the shipment tracking information. This may be done by scanning a shipment label or manually recording it. |
Shipping clerk |
Release manifest |
Release the manifest. This can be invoked either with the ReleaseManifest Controller command or as part of the ReleaseShipConfirm Controller Command. In other words, it can be performed as a single step as part of shipment confirmation or as a separate step. Tools Controller Command
Task Command
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System |
Release ship notify |
Sends an e-mail notification message to the buyer for order release shipment. |
System |
Confirm shipment |
This task performs shipment confirmation and sends the information to WebSphere Commerce. The following information is sent to cause a manifest to be created:
The manifest can optionally be indicated as released in the same step. |
Shipping clerk |
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