How to Streamline Warehouse Packaging: 4Seller’s Ship by SKU Group Feature Explained

In modern e-commerce operations, warehouse packaging and fulfillment are often the main bottlenecks in order processing. This stage is not only time-consuming but also prone to errors. The traditional workflow—picking orders sequentially and printing labels one by one—becomes highly inefficient, especially when order volume is high, SKUs are numerous, and warehouse staff is limited. Mistakes in this process can lead to delayed shipments, incorrect deliveries, and customer complaints.

To help sellers optimize warehouse operations, 4Seller ERP introduced the Ship by SKU Groups feature, which significantly improves warehouse efficiency and reduces errors, making bulk order fulfillment faster, more accurate, and easier to manage.

 
What is Ship by SKU Groups?
The Ship by SKU Groups feature is designed to shift warehouse operations from an “order-driven” workflow to a “product-driven” workflow.

With 4Seller ERP’s grouped printing feature, you can:


	
Print packing slips, pick lists, and shipping labels by SKU group
	
Allow warehouse staff to pick items based on the consolidated SKU list
	
Directly attach pre-printed labels to corresponding products, eliminating manual order-to-item matching

For example: in a traditional workflow, you might first pick an item from Shelf A, then go to Shelf B for another item. If the next order also contains products from Shelf A, you would need to return to Shelf A to pick the remaining items—repeating the process and losing efficiency.

With Ship by SKU Groups, you can pick all items of the same SKU at once from Shelf A before moving to Shelf B, reducing unnecessary movement and maximizing picking efficiency. This is particularly valuable for sellers managing multiple SKUs, platforms, and high-volume orders.

 
Three Key Benefits of Ship by SKU Groups



1. Significantly Reduce Picking Time
Traditional picking usually follows the order sequence:


	
Pick items from Shelf A, then Shelf B, and possibly back to Shelf A again
	
Frequent back-and-forth slows down operations and disrupts workflow

With 4Seller ERP’s Ship by SKU Groups:


	
Pick all items of the same SKU at once from one location
	
Move to the next location and repeat for other SKUs
	
Reduce unnecessary walking and wasted time

For high-volume warehouses, this can double daily picking efficiency, especially during peak seasons.

 
2. Print Without Manual Item Matching
Previously, warehouse staff needed to match items to orders one by one, which was time-consuming and error-prone.

With Ship by SKU Groups:


	
Print shipping labels, packing slips, and pick lists by SKU
	
Pick items in bulk according to SKU groups
	
Attach the pre-printed labels directly to the corresponding products

This streamlined workflow eliminates manual matching and greatly reduces operational complexity.

 
3. Minimize Errors and Boost Accuracy
Manual order-to-item matching is the main source of fulfillment errors, especially for multi-SKU and multi-platform sellers.

With Ship by SKU Groups:


	
Warehouse staff pick items according to system-generated SKU groups
	
Almost all manual errors are eliminated
	
Error rates can drop to below 1%

For sellers handling multiple SKUs and channels, this results in fewer returns, fewer customer complaints, and higher satisfaction—directly improving brand reputation and repeat purchases.

 
Real-World Use Cases


	
Multi-Platform Sellers: Consolidate orders from Amazon, Shopify, TikTok, Temu, and other platforms. The system prints grouped labels for bulk picking.
	
Peak Sale Seasons: During Black Friday, Singles’ Day, or Christmas, warehouses can process hundreds to thousands of orders at once, impr oving efficiency.
	
Small Team Warehouses: Even with limited staff, Ship by SKU Groups enables small teams to handle large volumes efficiently.
	
High-Demand Products: For hot-selling items with sudden surges in orders, Ship by SKU Groups allows bulk picking and label printing, reducing handling time while ensuring fast, accurate delivery to customers.

 

Conclusion
For e-commerce sellers striving for efficiency and accuracy, warehouse packaging no longer needs to be a bottleneck.

With 4Seller ERP’s Ship by SKU Groups feature, you can:


	
Pick items in bulk, minimizing walking and repeated operations
	
Print shipping labels, packing slips, and pick lists in batches, simplifying the workflow
	
Reduce errors, making order fulfillment faster, more accurate, and worry-free

Streamlining warehouse operations in this way demonstrates the true value of intelligent, modern e-commerce management.



💡 Learn More

For detailed instructions on how to set up and use the Ship by SKU Groups feature in 4Seller ERP, visit: Help Documentation