Task IntentAutomation
Create Order Routing Automation
Automate order routing to the optimal fulfillment location based on inventory, proximity, shipping speed, and order type.
What This Sidekick Query Does
Automate order routing to the optimal fulfillment location based on inventory, proximity, shipping speed, and order type.
Prompts
Copy, adapt, and run this directly in Shopify Sidekick.
Create order routing automation for my Shopify store:
Routing Rules:
By Fulfillment Location (if multiple warehouses):
Route to nearest warehouse to shipping address
If nearest location is out of stock → route to next closest
Split orders if items are in different locations (configurable)
By Order Type:
Standard orders → regular fulfillment queue
Express/priority shipping → priority fulfillment queue
Pre-orders → hold queue (fulfill on release date)
Digital products → auto-fulfill immediately
Subscription orders → subscription fulfillment queue
By Product Type:
Personalized/custom items → custom fulfillment queue with production notes
Fragile items → special handling queue
Oversized items → freight shipping queue
Hazmat items → compliance review queue
By Destination:
Domestic orders → standard carrier
International orders → international carrier + customs docs
Local orders → same-day delivery option
Automation Actions:
Assign to correct fulfillment location
Add relevant order tags
Set fulfillment priority
Add internal notes with special instructions
Notify fulfillment team via email/Slack
Shopify Flow Workflows:
Create separate flows for:
Location-based routing
Priority routing
Special handling routing
Auto-fulfillment for digital products
Provide exact Flow configurations.Expected Output
Automate order routing to the optimal fulfillment location based on inventory, proximity, shipping speed, and order type.
Tips to Improve Results
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