Understand the requirements first
Before accepting a retail order, review case quantities, labels, documentation, delivery windows, and the retailer’s routing instructions. Confirm that the warehouse can execute the required workflow.
Protect availability across channels
Allocate inventory for retail commitments while keeping the storefront’s availability accurate. Make the timing of stock reservations explicit.
Review the first shipments closely
Check receiving feedback and delivery exceptions from early retail orders. Update the operating instructions with what the team learns.