In retail and wholesale, where speed and accuracy are crucial, inefficient sales orders and dispatch processes can be detrimental to success. Manual methods, such as paper-based systems and spreadsheets, create obstacles for fulfilling and dispatching orders.

That’s where Stok.ly and Shiptheory come in, offering a seamless solution for businesses looking to streamline their operations from sales order to dispatch. Stok.ly automates the processing of sales orders and Shiptheory streamlines carrier operations.

Stok.ly

Stok.ly is a cloud-based Warehouse Management System (WMS) with integrated Order Management and Product Information Management. It caters to both B2C and B2B retailers and wholesalers, supporting multi-channel, multi-location, and multi-currency operations.

It ensures businesses run a lean inventory across all sales channels and locations. The system optimises fulfilment by ensuring stock is available at the right location, time, and quantity, thereby reducing storage costs and improving sales order processing efficiency.

Sales Order Processing

Transition to a paperless warehouse with barcode scanning, real time data flows and improved, speed, accuracy and accountability. Stok.ly helps cut pick and pack errors to less than 1% and reduces your return rates.

“A survey conducted in 2022 found that 72% of UK retailers experience delays and errors due to manual order processing, highlighting the need for automated solutions” (Source: Retail Times).

Pick lists are generated using automated rules and sent to Android handheld devices, ready for your team to pick, pack and dispatch.

Purchasing and BIN Inventory Management

Stok.ly offers BIN inventory management features to maintain a full audit trail of all stock movements within your warehouse and across multiple locations.

Multi-Currency purchasing is supported, and barcode scanning through the Android Stock App automates the goods-in and put away process.

Automated purchasing based on logic-based rules save time and replace manual processes.

Multi-Location Stock Transfers and Replenishment

Multi-location stock transfers and store replenishment are automated through Stok.ly’s logic-based rules engine. The Android Stock App provides an audit trail for all stock transfers, always keeping you in control of your inventory.

Product Information Management

Stok.ly provides permission-controlled Product Information Management, creating and managing custom attributes across all channels.

Stok.ly integrates with all the major cloud accounting platforms – offering the capability to generate custom reports and dashboards.

Dispatch

Stok.ly handles everything from sales order processing and managing inventory to dispatch. It seamlessly integrates with Shiptheory, providing access to all major shipping and freight carriers. This integration streamlines the dispatch process, ensuring efficient and timely deliveries.

Dispatch – now this is where Shiptheory comes in …….

Shiptheory

Are you making the most out of Shiptheory & Stok.ly’s integration?

Shiptheory seamlessly integrates with Stok.ly, it provides a centralised solution for managing your dispatch process and connecting with all major carriers..

Shiptheory combined with Stok.ly do 3 really simple things!

Turns your Inventory Management into a competitive advantage
Automates the shipping process, labels and courier selection!
Fulfils orders in full, from sale to delivery

Using Shiptheory along with Stok.ly lets you ship 5-10 times faster.

Remember to use Shiptheory’s additional functions to get even more out of the Stok.ly: Shiptheory relationship!

Integrated labels function that formats all courier labels into one template.
AI-generated ‘handwritten’ notes that enhance the consumer experience, serving as a great tool for marketing, retention, and stock control.
Pick Pack Ship, which allows retailers to use digital picking lists that automatically print labels once scanned.
A Returns Portal that mirrors your website’s logo and colour scheme.

“According to the UK Warehousing Association in 2023, automated shipping solutions can reduce dispatch times by up to 50%, significantly benefiting retailers.”

Mark Mikkelson co-founded Shiptheory in 2006:

“We love working with Stok.ly. It’s all about the customer, by working together, our joint customers benefit from a seamless partnership. Our teams are in constant contact to help support the success of every customer.”

Stok.ly and Shiptheory form the perfect duo for businesses aiming to streamline their sales order processing and dispatch workflows.

Stok.ly improves inventory control and automates order fulfilment, while Shiptheory manages the shipping process, from couriers to printing labels – drastically accelerating delivery times.

Together, they provide an end-to-end solution managing every step from sales order to dispatch.

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Author: Iain Coplans CEO Stok.ly