{"id":8122,"date":"2026-03-16T10:27:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T10:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/?p=8122"},"modified":"2026-04-06T09:10:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T09:10:42","slug":"order-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/order-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Order Management: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Breaks Down"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Managing orders can be easy when your operations are small. But when you reach a certain point, order management can become too complex to be done manually. This is where digital order management solutions are essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/order-management-manufacturing-1024x562.jpg\" alt=\"order-management-manufacturing\" class=\"wp-image-8125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/order-management-manufacturing-1024x562.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/order-management-manufacturing-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/order-management-manufacturing-768x421.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/order-management-manufacturing.jpg 1502w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #343333;color:#343333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #343333;color:#343333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/order-management\/#What_is_order_management\" >What is order management?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/order-management\/#How_the_order_management_process_works\" >How the order management process works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/order-management\/#How_order_management_works_for_different_business_models\" >How order management works for different business models<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/order-management\/#Signs_your_order_management_process_is_breaking_down\" >Signs your order management process is breaking down<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/order-management\/#Order_management_using_ERP_software\" >Order management using ERP software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/order-management\/#Frequently_asked_questions_FAQ\" >Frequently asked questions (FAQ)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_order_management\"><\/span>What is order management?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Order management is the process of handling customer orders through their entire lifecycle, including everything from order placement and shipping to returns and optimization. Effective order management isn\u2019t just about tracking orders. It means connecting every employee, process, and data point, so that orders are aligned with all aspects of a business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_order_management_process_works\"><\/span>How the order management process works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Order management looks different for every business, depending on the type of company, size, and industry. However, your order management process should involve these key steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Order placement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Order management, also called order capture, begins when a customer places their order. This can occur through many different channels. For e-commerce stores, order capture typically happens through a webshop. For manufacturers, customers might place their orders via email. Regardless of how an order is placed, what&#8217;s important is that it\u2019s recorded in a centralized system. This makes it easy to track and manage orders throughout the entire order lifecycle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Order commitment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next is order commitment. Before accepting an order, you need to know whether you can actually fulfill it. Otherwise, you may end up promising a customer you can fulfill an order, but later having to tell them their product is unavailable or their shipment will be delayed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, committing to an order just means checking inventory and confirming product availability. Other times, it\u2019s not so simple. For example, if you\u2019re a manufacturer, you may need to confirm you have the raw materials, components, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/production-capacity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">production capacity<\/a> needed to create the product, before committing to the order.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Order validation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To make sure orders are fulfilled correctly, all order information must be validated. This means confirming all order details are correct, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Customer information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product specifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quantity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Price<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shipping costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment terms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicable taxes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Validation is crucial because it prevents issues down the road. For example, if you skip this step, you might end up with incorrect product specifications. Then, production will be based on the wrong information, the finished product won\u2019t meet customer requirements, and the customer returns the product to be reworked. Just by failing to validate the order, business processes have been disrupted and the customer experience has suffered.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Order execution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After order details have been validated and item quantities, prices, and delivery dates are confirmed, the order can be carried out. This step is where actions are triggered to fulfill the order. This means either reserving available stock for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/order-picking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">picking<\/a> or creating purchase and manufacturing orders so finished products can be made and allocated to the customer order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Picking and packing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During the picking stage, warehouse staff \u201cpick\u201d allocated products from inventory to fulfill the order. Warehouse workers typically rely on digital picking lists to streamline this step. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/inventory-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inventory management<\/a> software is also critical, as it can show real-time inventory updates as items are picked.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Packing is where products are prepared for shipment. This means packaging products to protect them in transit, confirming all products are included in the shipment, and including any documentation that\u2019s needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Shipping&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When shipping an order, a carrier is chosen either by the customer or the company fulfilling the order. The company also creates shipping labels, packing slips, and customs documents (if necessary).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the order is shipped, the customer receives tracking information. Shipments should be monitored and customers should receive notifications of any delays. It\u2019s important to communicate with customers at every point of the delivery process and have a solid system in place for handling lost shipments, delays, damaged goods, or failed delivery attempts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Managing returns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Being able to manage returns effectively requires a clear return and refund policy. This gives peace of mind to customers and makes it easier for you to process returns. Returned products need to be received and inspected, and you\u2019ll need to decide whether they need to be restocked, refurbished, or disposed of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having solid workflows in place can help you process returns quickly, which keeps customers happy and operational disruptions to a minimum. It\u2019s also important to consider how returns affect your inventory and your financials. For example, returned items can distort available inventory, and refunds can negatively impact cash flow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Analysis and optimization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Analysis and optimization can help you improve your order management process and your operations as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, by tracking on-time delivery metrics, you can see where you\u2019re offering unrealistic lead times and then adjust lead times so future delivery dates are more reliable. Another useful metric is return rate, which is the percentage of returned orders. This metric can help identify reasons orders are being returned, and make improvements accordingly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"banner-v2\">\n    <p class=\"banner-v2__desc\">Get complete control over your orders with MRPeasy<\/p>\n    <a class=\"banner-v2__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/sign-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-event=\"blog_signup_banner_blue\">Try for free<\/a>\n<\/div>\t\t<style>.banner-v2 {\n    float: right;\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    justify-content: center;\n    align-items: center;\n    padding: 40px 32px;\n    gap: 16px;\n    width: 356px;\n    height: 205px;\n    background: linear-gradient(199.68deg, #6084E5 13.17%, #5FA7DD 82.1%);\n    border-radius: 4px;\n    margin-left: 12px;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n    margin-top: 15px;\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 767.98px) {\n    .banner-v2 {\n         width: 100%;\n         height: 173px;\n         margin-bottom: 0;\n         margin-left: 0;\n    }\n}\n\n.single__content p.banner-v2__desc {\n    margin: 0 !important;\n}\n\np.banner-v2__desc {\n    width: 292px;\n    font-style: normal;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    font-size: 22px;\n    line-height: 29px !important;\n    text-align: center;\n    color: #FFFFFF;\n    margin: 0 !important;\n    order: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.single__content a.banner-v2__link {\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n.single__content a.banner-v2__link:hover {\n    color: #003557 !important;\n}\n\na.banner-v2__link {\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: center;\n    align-items: center;\n    width: 181px;\n    height: 51px;\n    padding: 18px 0;\n    border-radius: 4px;\n    background: #003557;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    font-size: 16px;\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n    text-decoration: none !important;\n    order: 1 !important;\n}\n\n.banner-v2__link:hover {\n    background: white;\n    color: #003557 !important;\n}<\/style>\n\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_order_management_works_for_different_business_models\"><\/span>How order management works for different business models<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To see how order management differs across business types and industries, let\u2019s look at how e-commerce, manufacturing, and wholesale\/distribution companies manage orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How e-commerce companies manage orders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Online retailers typically deal with large order volumes, which means orders need to be fulfilled quickly and accurately. To make the process as efficient as possible, order placement is usually automated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A customer places an order, enters their payment details, and payment is authorized. The company\u2019s webshop should reflect updated inventory levels to prevent stockouts or overselling. After the order is placed, it must be validated. This might include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Verifying product and pricing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirming customer details and addresses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screening for fraud<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After validation, the order is routed to its fulfillment location, whether it\u2019s a main warehouse, third-party logistics provider (3PL), or drop-ship supplier. Orders are picked, packed, and prepared for shipment as quickly as possible, and customers receive tracking information and timely updates regarding their shipment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing returns is a big part of order management for e-commerce companies. There must be efficient systems in place for approving and tracking returns, issuing refunds, and processing exchanges. If this step isn\u2019t carefully managed, both customer trust and profit margins can quickly erode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Order management in distribution\/wholesale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Distribution and wholesale companies handle an enormous number of SKUs and have many different suppliers and customers. They also sell B2B, which means pricing, delivery schedules, and credit terms vary from order to order. Customers place orders through multiple sales channels, including customer portals, sales reps, or directly through email. After an order is placed, the wholesaler or distributor verifies key details, such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Customer information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pricing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agreed upon discounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Credit limits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delivery terms&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/multi-location-inventory-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Multi-location inventory management<\/a> is a common challenge with distributors and wholesalers, and software is needed to compare incoming sales orders with available inventory across multiple warehouses. Deciding how to allocate limited stock to a large number of customers is another common challenge. As a result, backorders, partial shipments, and split deliveries are often used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once orders are confirmed and items are booked from inventory, orders can be grouped for picking; methods like batch picking, zone picking, and case picking are commonly used to make picking as efficient as possible. When shipping products, there needs to be tight coordination with carriers, clear documentation, and real-time visibility of shipments for the company and its customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Order management for manufacturers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Order management looks different for manufacturers. It\u2019s not always as simple as checking inventory availability, picking items from stock, and shipping them to customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a manufacturer, your customers might request specific quantities, configurations, and delivery requirements when they place an order. And if you don\u2019t have an item in stock, you\u2019ll need to produce it yourself. This means checking if you have enough raw materials or components available to make the product, then reviewing production schedules, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/lead-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lead times<\/a>, and available production capacity. Only then can you commit to the order.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to manufacture the end product, a customer order is converted into one or more manufacturing orders (and sub-assemblies if required). Manufacturing orders are prioritized, scheduled, and released to the shop floor, and production moves through defined operations. Work-in-process (WIP) can be monitored using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/wip-tracking-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WIP tracking software<\/a> to catch delays or issues early on.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completed products are inspected and booked to inventory. They are then picked, packed, and shipped according to agreed-upon delivery dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/order-management-software_mrpeasy-1024x683.png\" alt=\"order management software_mrpeasy\" class=\"wp-image-21379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/order-management-software_mrpeasy-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/order-management-software_mrpeasy-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/order-management-software_mrpeasy-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/order-management-software_mrpeasy-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/order-management-software_mrpeasy-2048x1367.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Order management software provides always-accurate order status updates in real time.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_your_order_management_process_is_breaking_down\"><\/span>Signs your order management process is breaking down<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tell-tale signs your order management process isn\u2019t functioning well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Over-promising delivery dates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the most obvious signs your order management system is breaking down. If you\u2019re making promises you can\u2019t keep, this shows that you don\u2019t have the right systems in place to check inventory or production capacity when orders come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The solution is to have a system that ties customer orders directly to inventory, production capacity, and lead times. This way, you can commit to orders based on real data, not just assumptions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Constant rescheduling and firefighting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you lack a system that connects order data across all departments, your order management process might look something like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sales might commit to an order without seeing current production capacity, then production schedules have to be changed to accommodate these orders. In addition, purchasing has to place rush orders to make up for material shortages. Just by a lack of coordination, teams are constantly having to put out fires. This leads to all kinds of problems, including delays, inefficient production, and dissatisfied customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manual workarounds become common practice&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another sign your order management process needs improvement is if workarounds become common fixes. Even if manual processes like communicating delivery dates through email or relying on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/production-planning-excel\/#Disadvantages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Excel for production planning<\/a> are holding for now, they often hinder scalability. The solution is to have a standardized order management process in place, rather than relying on experience and memory to hold everything together.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Order_management_using_ERP_software\"><\/span>Order management using ERP software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many businesses use a dedicated order management system (OMS) to manage orders. An OMS is software typically used by sales teams to manage orders. While it comes with benefits, the main disadvantage is that it operates separately from other departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For manufacturers, there\u2019s no need to have a dedicated OMS. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/manufacturing-erp-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manufacturing ERP software<\/a> functions as an order management system and serves as a centralized database for all order data. This ties your orders directly to all departments, including production, inventory, and purchasing. Here\u2019s how ERP software such as MRPeasy can help you manage orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Order placement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/manufacturing-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manufacturing software<\/a> makes it easy to estimate costs and create quotes based on existing inventory and production schedules. With ERP software, you can receive orders via integrations with e-commerce platforms or other CRM tools. You can also enter them manually into the software. The software serves as a centralized place to store order data, which creates a reliable foundation for the rest of the order management process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Order validation and commitment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A manufacturing ERP makes validation and commitment simple. First, it makes it easy to see if you can actually commit to an order, based on current stock, production capacity, and lead times. This makes it so you never have to over-promise on orders. It also lets you review customer details, items, quantities, and due dates related to each order, all within one system.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Order execution and tracking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturing software connects orders directly to your manufacturing operations, which makes order execution simple and accurate. If items are available, you can book them to an order and inventory will be updated accordingly. If products aren\u2019t in stock, the system can automatically create demand and show you the materials needed to make them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ERP software lets you create purchase orders to purchase required materials and create manufacturing orders to schedule production. Through BOMs and routings, customer orders are tied directly to materials, production capacity, and the shop floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturing ERPs also have dashboards that let you track order status as orders move through production. The software will show you the status of parts, production, invoices, and payments, and will immediately recognize if you need parts or materials. This makes delays, shortages, and bottlenecks visible before they create problems, and reduces inefficiencies with production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Picking, packing, and shipping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ERPs also come with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/inventory-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inventory management<\/a> features, which link customer orders directly to inventory. This lets you easily create pick lists based on real-time stock.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shop floor workers pick items from your warehouse according to generated lists, then mark items as picked using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/manufacturing-execution-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">manufacturing execution system<\/a>. When items are marked as \u201cpicked\u201d the items are removed from stock, the order is considered shipped, and inventory is automatically updated.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Analysis and optimization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, ERP software offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/manufacturing-analytics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">manufacturing analytics<\/a> to help you analyze and improve your order management process. Because all order, inventory, and production data is stored in one system, decision-making can be based on accurate, real-time data, rather than assumptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through analytics, you can track how quickly quotes and orders turn into delivered products, or compare on-time versus delayed orders to identify delivery issues. If you\u2019re experiencing issues with production, you can view production to identify bottlenecks at specific workstations or operations. You can also use cash flow forecasting to project weekly cash flow based on expected order income and purchase expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"banner-v1\">\n    <div class=\"banner__text\">\n        <div class=\"banner-v1__title\">Your business deserves effective order management software<\/div>\n        <div class=\"banner-v1__desc\">MRPeasy users report a 58% average improvement in inventory tracking accuracy and a 37% increase in on-time delivery rates.<\/div>\n        <div><a class=\"banner-v1__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/sign-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-event=\"blog_signup_banner_white\">Try for free<\/a><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"banner__img\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/mrpeasy\/assets\/images\/banner.svg\" alt=\"banner\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key takeaways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proper order validation and commitment are critical. 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