{"id":4293,"date":"2025-03-10T12:55:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T12:55:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.metaoption.com\/blog\/?p=4293"},"modified":"2026-04-17T07:54:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T07:54:28","slug":"streamline-shipping-orders-with-order-management-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metaoption.com\/blog\/dynamics-365-business-central\/metaship\/streamline-shipping-orders-with-order-management-software\/","title":{"rendered":"Streamline Shipping Orders with Order Management Software"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Order fulfillment now defines what makes or breaks a good digital buying experience. Managing incoming orders personally is okay. However, it becomes more challenging when you start getting around 40 orders a day. Because manually keeping a record of the SKUs and quantities of each order is difficult. This is where order management software (OMS) plays an important role.<\/p>\n

Global retail e-commerce sales reached over $6 trillion last year. Experts predict continued expansion, estimated to reach around $7.8 trillion by 2028. Source<\/a><\/p>\n

Let’s define an order management system and discuss its benefits for your business.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Order Management System: What is it?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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An order management system<\/strong> is cloud-based software that helps manage orders by syncing with inventory, automating workflows, and reducing manual work. It streamlines operations, improves efficiency, and centralizes data in one interface. Unlike outdated spreadsheets, solutions like MetaShip offer a modern, integrated approach\u2014especially when combined with Dynamics 365 Business Central for better performance in a competitive market.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

<\/span>How Does an Order Management System Work?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There is no one standard across the board, and each company has its way of doing fulfillment, which can differ depending on the customer, location, return method, and seller. But broadly\u2002speaking, they will all conform to a similar outline.<\/p>\n

Example order-fulfilment process:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. A company receives a sales order from a customer.<\/li>\n
  2. The order is then entered into the company\u2019s system and the order process begins.<\/li>\n
  3. Customers will receive notification that their order has been accepted.<\/li>\n
  4. The order is shipped to the closest storage center\/warehouse.<\/li>\n
  5. An employee will pick up the order.<\/li>\n
  6. The order is prepared for shipping with shipping labels.<\/li>\n
  7. The order is then shipped.<\/li>\n
  8. The customer is notified of the delivery being shipped.<\/li>\n
  9. The order completes its journey at the customer\u2019s chosen delivery location.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    <\/span>Benefits of an Order Management System<\/span><\/h3>\n

    OMS Software also known as order tracking software helps businesses manage orders from start to finish. It can help businesses fulfill orders more accurately and efficiently, and improve customer satisfaction. It is designed to make compliance as efficient, cost-effective, and automated as possible.<\/p>\n

    <\/span>Benefits of an OMS<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Inventory visibility: It offers insight into where inventory is located and how\u2002much of it is available. This assists the companies\u2002in avoiding stockouts and overstocking.<\/p>\n