Faster Order Preparation with Batch Processing in MyFulfillment
Overview
too many individual orders, too much back-and-forth, and not enough time.
Processing orders one by one slows down picking, increases errors, and puts pressure on teams, especially during peak periods. Modern fulfillment operations need a smarter way to group, organize, and process orders efficiently.
This is where MyFulfillment’s Order Preparation by Batch feature comes in.
With batch processing, MyFulfillment allows warehouses to group similar orders together, optimize picking routes, and process multiple orders in a single, structured workflow saving time while maintaining accuracy.
In this article, we’ll explain:
- The problem batch preparation solves
- How MyFulfillment simplifies batch-based order preparation
- Step-by-step instructions to configure and use batch processing
- How teams can process and complete batches efficiently
The Challenge: Manual and Fragmented Order Preparation
Without batch preparation, warehouse teams often:
- Pick orders individually, repeating the same routes
- Handle similar products multiple times
- Spend extra time switching between orders
- Increase the risk of picking and packing errors
This approach doesn’t scale well, especially when:
- Order volumes increase
- Multiple carriers are involved
- Orders contain similar SKUs
To stay fast and accurate, fulfillment teams need structured grouping and guided workflows.
The Solution: Batch Order Preparation with MyFulfillment
MyFulfillment’s batch preparation feature allows teams to group orders logically and process them together based on:
- Product structure
- Order complexity
- Carrier selection
Instead of treating each order separately, warehouse teams can:
- Pick multiple orders in one run
- Use global and order-level pick lists
- Process batches using barcode scanning
- Track batch status from creation to completion
The result is faster picking, cleaner workflows, and better control over fulfillment operations.
Configure Order Preparation by Batch in MyFulfillment
Enabling batch preparation takes just a few steps.
Step 1: Enable Batch Preparation
- Navigate to Settings > Order Preparation
- Scroll to the Preparation by batch section
- Set Enable to Yes
Once enabled, MyFulfillment allows you to control how batches are created.
Step 2: Configure Batch Size Rules
From the same settings page, define:
- Minimum number of orders per batch
- Maximum number of orders per batch
These limits apply to all batch types:
- Unique batches
- Single-product batches
- Multiple-product batches
This ensures batch sizes match your warehouse capacity and picking strategy.
New Batch Tabs in Order Preparation
After enabling batch preparation, the Order Preparation page updates automatically.
The standard In Progress tab is replaced by three batch-specific tabs:
- New Batches – Batches created but not yet printed
- Active Batches – Printed batches that are currently being processed
- All Batches – A complete view of all batches and their statuses
This gives teams full visibility into batch progress at every stage.
Creating Batches in MyFulfillment
MyFulfillment offers two easy ways to create batches.
Option 1: Create a Batch Using Mass Actions
- Open the In Stock tab
- Select the orders you want to group
- Choose Generate batch from the mass actions menu
The newly created batch will appear in the New Batches tab, ready to be printed and processed.
Option 2: Create a Batch Using the Batch Helper
For faster and smarter batch creation, use the Batch Helper button at the bottom of the page.
This opens a popup displaying all possible batch combinations.
How the Batch Helper Works
- Each row represents a carrier
- Each column represents a batch type:
- Unique – Orders with one product, all containing the same SKU
- Single – Orders with one product
- Multiple – Orders with several products
- Each blue number shows how many orders match that carrier and batch type
- Clicking a blue number instantly creates a batch containing all matching orders.
Printing and Managing Batches
Once a batch is created, MyFulfillment provides all the tools needed to manage it efficiently.
Print a Batch
Click Print to download the batch PDF.
The PDF includes:
- Header page
- Global pick list
- Order pick list
- Footer page
This structure helps pickers move efficiently through the warehouse.
View Batch Details
Click View to see batch details, including:
- Orders in the batch
- Batch type and carrier
- Current batch status
Close or Delete a Batch
Close a batch
- If orders are shipped, the batch is removed from order preparation
- If orders are not shipped, they return to the In Stock tab
Delete a batch
- Removes the batch and releases all included orders
Processing Orders in a Batch
To process a batch:
- Click Packing
- Scan the batch barcode from the first page of the printed batch document
Once selected:
- Scan each order barcode to process it
or - Select the order manually from the dropdown
When all orders are shipped, the batch status automatically updates to Complete.
Conclusion: Faster, Smarter Fulfillment with Batch Processing
Order preparation by batch is a powerful way to scale fulfillment without adding complexity.
With MyFulfillment, warehouses can:
- Reduce picking time
- Minimize errors
- Process high volumes efficiently
- Maintain full visibility across order preparation
By grouping orders intelligently and guiding teams through barcode-driven workflows, MyFulfillment transforms order preparation into a faster, more reliable operation-ready for growth and peak demand.
Ready to speed up your order preparation?
Batch-based workflows in MyFulfillment help you process more orders in less time — without sacrificing accuracy or control.
