Logistics No AR

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 (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