Logistics Monsoon

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