Using barcodes can help increase workflow efficiency when processing orders. This article goes over what barcode features are currently available in ShipStation.
You can use barcodes in ShipStation to do the following:
You can also add barcodes to packing slips generated by ShipStation. For more details on any of these features, click any of the links within this article.
Locate or ship an order - Scan to View Barcode
ShipStation's default packing slip includes a Scan to View barcode, which can be used to quickly locate the order in ShipStation. This barcode will appear at the bottom of the packing slip and, once scanned, it will bring up the Order Details window for the order so you can view, modify, or process the order.
The following articles provide further details:
- What is a Scan to View barcode?
- How do I add a "Scan to View" barcode to my existing customized packing slip?
- How do I turn off the "Scan to View" packing slip barcode?
We are also previewing a feature, called Scan to Print, which allows you to use the Scan to View barcode to quickly generate shipping labels for orders.
Locate an order - Barcode Scan Search
If you are using a system that allows you to create barcodes with order information, you can use the Barcode Scan Search feature to locate orders by scanning a barcode of the order number, customer name, or other searchable order fields.
- Review the following article for details: How do I search for orders by scanning a barcode?
The ShipStation Mobile app has a similar Scan Barcode feature that allows you to locate orders by barcode using the same search parameters.
- Review the following article for details: How can I use ShipStation Mobile to scan a barcode?
Navigate ShipStation and apply Shipping Presets - Barcode Scan Actions
A Barcode Scan Action Report is a physical document that includes several barcodes you can use to navigate ShipStation and perform certain actions in the same way you can use hotkeys.
You can also use it to apply Shipping Presets to your orders.
Alternately, a Barcode Scan Action Quick Reference Sheet is a document you can customize to only include specific actions, such as the actions you perform most frequently. Review the following article for details: How do I print out my lists of Barcode Scan Actions?
Customized Packing Slips - Add Barcodes
If you are on the Silver subscription plan or higher, you can add barcodes to customized packing slips. These barcodes can include information like order number, SKU, or other details.
You can use this packing slip barcode along with ShipStation Barcode Scan Search feature above, or you can use the barcode with other systems that allow for barcode scanning.
Review the following article for details: How can I add a barcode to my packing slips?