{"id":89783,"date":"2026-05-15T13:42:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T18:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/?post_type=shipshow_session&#038;p=89783"},"modified":"2026-05-19T07:03:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:03:44","slug":"5-ways-to-eliminate-manual-shipping-workflows","status":"publish","type":"shipshow_session","link":"https:\/\/www.shipstation.com\/en-au\/events\/session\/5-ways-to-eliminate-manual-shipping-workflows\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Eliminate Manual Shipping Workflows"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 \u2014 replacing them with intelligent workflows that reduce errors, increase speed, and free up your team to focus on higher-value work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><p>The most common manual workflows slowing down shipping operations \u2014 and how to identify them<\/p><\/li><li><p>How to replace repetitive decision-making with automation (rules, presets, exception handling)<\/p><\/li><li><p>Where automation drives the biggest impact early \u2014 and what to prioritize first<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manual workflows are one of the biggest hidden constraints on growth. 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