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      Understanding Manifests

      Australia Post and DHL both require manifests otherwise you may experience manifest error fees. However at SKUTOPIA we’ve taken the pain out of the manifest process and we auto-manifest appropriate orders for you.

      Understanding Manifests

      A manifest is a crucial document in the shipping process that provides a comprehensive list of all packages being shipped in a single consignment. It's essential for certain carriers when booking shipping labels and pick-ups for the following reasons:

      1. Inventory control: Helps carriers track all packages in a shipment
      2. Efficiency: Streamlines the pick-up and sorting process
      3. Compliance: Ensures all necessary shipping information is provided
      4. Accountability: Serves as a record for both the merchant and carrier

      Automated Manifest Process

      SKUTOPIA has implemented a daily automation system that simplifies the manifest creation process for customers:

      • All orders ready to be manifested are automatically processed at 5pm EST each day
      • Customers no longer need to manually create manifests for their shipments
      • This automation ensures timely and consistent manifest creation, improving efficiency for both customers and carriers

      Manual Manifest Creation

      While the automated system handles most manifest needs, customers can still create manifests manually if necessary:

      • Access the "Manifests" section of the SKUTOPIA shipping platform
      • Review the "Labels ready to manifest" list
      • Select the desired labels and click "Manifest labels" to create a manual manifest

       

      Navigation of the Manifests Page

      Today's Manifests

      • This section displays all manifests created today
      • If no manifests have been created, you'll see "No manifests to display"

      Labels Ready to Manifest

      • This section shows all labels that have been created but not yet manifested
      • Information displayed includes: Order ID, Carrier, Creation Date, Booked Date.

      View History

      • Click "View History" to see previously created manifests

      Page Navigation

      • Use the "Items per page" dropdown to adjust how many labels are displayed
      • Default setting is 25 items per page

      Best Practices

      1. Create manifests regularly to ensure timely shipments
      2. Double-check all information before finalising a manifest
      3. Keep track of your manifest history for record-keeping purposes