Logistics Monsoon

Owned by Mary Volkmer (Unlicensed)
Jan 03, 2020
1 min read

Equipment requirement

  • Workstations

  • Scanner

  • Internet access

  • Printer

  • Mail label printer (UPS World Ship printer)

 Facility planning

  • Table tops for processing orders

  • Shelving to organize titles not being used

  • Alphabetical arrangement: Alpha by Author

 Shipping supplies

  • An abundance of USPS Priority Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Flat Rate Boxes (you can order these online as needed from USPS and they are free)

  • Packing tape

  • Order mailing envelopes from Nebraska Book Company.

  • Recommend three cases each of:

    • NEBRAMAI05 100 per case

    • NEBRAMAI06 50 per case

  • UPS Worldship laser/inkjet printer mailing labels (works with Endicia Dazzle as well):

  • UPS item number 01774504 (4.25” X 6.5” 2 Per sheet) Qty 500 sheets

  • Spare toner or ink cartridge(s) for printer. If using the UPS printer, ink is not required

    • (thermal printer)

  • Contact USPS for bins to hold packages for pickup

  • Notify your USPS mail carrier to expect increased package volume

 Work flow

 Meet with shipping staff:

  • Discuss order fulfillment logistics

  • Review order processing in PrismCore

  • Review refund processing on the Monsoon Marketplace website and in PrismCore

  • Review “Pitfalls to Avoid”

  • Set up files to manage shipped orders paperwork and payment notifications