Manual order processing is slow and error-prone. Discover how automation reduces order entry time from 15 minutes to just 2, boosting efficiency and accuracy.
The problem: manual order entry is a hidden bottleneck
In distribution companies, order processing is often slow, manual, and full of inefficiencies. Teams spend 15 minutes or more entering a single order, time that could be used for more strategic tasks.
The impact?
- Errors creep in – Miskeyed SKUs, wrong quantities, and missed deadlines.
- Time wasted – Back-office teams spend hours fixing avoidable mistakes.
- Frustrated customers – Late or incorrect orders damage trust.
The solution: automating order processing
Companies using order automation cut order processing time from 15 minutes to just 2. Instead of manually typing in orders from emails or PDFs, an automated system:
✅ Extracts order details instantly from incoming documents.
✅ Validates data against stock levels, pricing, and contracts.
✅ Sends the order directly to the ERP, reducing back-and-forth.
Quick wins: how to reduce order processing time now
If you’re not ready for full automation yet, here are three quick improvements:
1️⃣ Standardise incoming orders – Define a clear template for customers to reduce manual data entry.
2️⃣ Use email automation – Set up rules in Outlook or Gmail to sort and label order emails automatically.
3️⃣ Implement batch processing – Process orders in bulk at scheduled intervals instead of one by one.
The business impact of faster orders
Companies that move from manual to automated order processing report:
- 7x faster order handling
- 30-60% fewer order errors
- More time for customer service and strategic work
Ready to reduce order processing time?
Manual order entry is slowing your business down. Hyperfox helps distributors and logistics companies process orders 7x faster with AI-driven automation.
📅 Book a demo today to see how it works.
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