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title: "5 Ways to Eliminate Manual Shipping Workflows"
url: "https://www.shipstation.com/en-au/events/session/5-ways-to-eliminate-manual-shipping-workflows/"
type: "shipshow_session"
modified: "2026-05-19T07:03:44-05:00"
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Manual workflows are one of the biggest hidden constraints on growth. From order routing to carrier selection to exception handling, many operations teams are still relying on human decision-making where automation could take over. This session explores how modern shipping teams identify and eliminate manual touchpoints — replacing them with intelligent workflows that reduce errors, increase speed, and free up your team to focus on higher-value work.

**Key Takeaways**

- The most common manual workflows slowing down shipping operations — and how to identify them
- How to replace repetitive decision-making with automation (rules, presets, exception handling)
- Where automation drives the biggest impact early — and what to prioritize first