₹1 Lakh Store
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GETTING STARTED
FIND — Get an Idea
VALIDATE — Hit PMF (Phase 3)
UNIT ECONOMICS — First (Phase 4)
SCALE — Build to ₹1L/mo
    • Daily Ops Checklist
    • Order Processing SOP
    • Packing Station Setup
    • Dispatch Cut-Off Schedule
    • Reverse Logistics Flow
    • NDR Handling Playbook
    • Outsourcing Decision Matrix
    • Hiring First Team Member
    • Tools & Tech Stack
    • KPI Dashboard Setup
AI & AUTOMATION
ANALYTICS & DATA
FINANCE
TOOLS & CALCULATORS
RESOURCES
  1. SCALE — Build to ₹1L/mo
  3. Packing Station Setup

08 — Operations

Packing Station Setup

A well-organized packing station reduces errors by 50% and speeds up fulfillment by 30%.

<15 min

Pick-to-Pack

Per order target

50%

Error Reduction

With organized station

₹20-40

Packaging Cost

Per order average

<0.5%

Wrong Item Rate

Target error rate

Packing Station Layout

Zone 1: Receiving
Step 1

Incoming Orders

Printed order slips arrive here

Sort by priority (prepaid first)

Place in designated inbox tray

Mark urgent/same-day orders

Zone 2: Pick & Verify
Step 2

Pick from Inventory

Locate product by SKU

Verify product matches order

Check for defects or damage

Place in pick bin with order slip

Packing Station Layout (cont.)

Zone 3: Pack & QC
Step 3

Pack and Quality Check

Wrap product in bubble wrap/tissue

Add insert card and thank-you note

Seal package securely

QC: shake test — nothing should rattle

Zone 4: Label & Dispatch
Step 4

Label and Hand Over

Print shipping label (AWB)

Stick label flat on package

Weigh to verify correct slab

Place in courier dispatch stack

Packaging Materials Checklist

ItemCost (₹)Order FromNotes
Poly Mailer (S/M/L)₹3-8IndiaMart/Local3 sizes cover most products
Bubble Wrap (1m roll)₹2-5Local supplierFor fragile items only
Corrugated Box₹8-25IndiaMartPremium orders only
Tissue Paper₹1-2Local supplierBrand touch, fold neatly
Thank-You Card₹1-3Printo/VistaprintInclude review request
Shipping Label₹0.5-1Thermal printerUse thermal for speed
Sticker/Seal₹0.5-2Local printerBranded seal for unboxing
Filler (crinkle paper)₹2-4Local supplierFor corrugated boxes
Pre-Pack Verification