# Bulk Shipping

Bulk shipping consist of two steps: Allocation and Shipping.

## Allocation

Select all applicable orders in "Unallocated" status and click 'Allocate' button as shown below.

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In the pop up window set allocation details and click 'Submit' to continue.

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These orders are now in a 'Ready to Pick' state and are ready to be shipped in bulk from the e-comm dashboard.

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## Bulk Shipping

Select applicable orders ('Ready to Pick' state) and chose a caton size as shown below.

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Click 'Ship' in the top right corner of the e-comm dashboard.

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In the 'Small Parcel' pop-up window, make sure that shipping configurations are correct and click 'Ship'. This will initiate a shipping process for all selected orders (5 orders in this demonstration case).&#x20;

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In the pop-up window click 'Confirm' button to continue.

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System will automatically select cheapest shipping rate available and will produce labels for each package.&#x20;

This method allows users to significantly expedite shipping process for e-commers single line orders.


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