Paperless warehouse software: scan every pick, ditch the pick lists

Replace printed pick lists, packing sheets and stock-count clipboards with the StoreFeeder app on a PDA, or an Android or iOS phone or tablet. Every action is checked by scan and timestamped, and stock updates live on every channel.
Pickwaves delivered straight to handheld devices
Scan validation on every pick, pack and transfer
Live stock levels across every channel
Timestamped audit trail of who did what
Save on paper, printing and admin time
StoreFeeder system screen
What StoreFeeder customers have achieved:
Truly Sweet Candy reached
99.99%
picking accuracy
Transporter HQ saves
£40K
per year
H2E Commerce raised productivity by
80%
with StoreFeeder
Black Cat Medicines grew to
6K
orders a day
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Transporter HQ logo
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Twinings logo
Kukoon Rugs logo
Applied Nutrition logo
H2E Commerce logo
Transporter HQ logo
Twinings logo
Kukoon Rugs logo
Applied Nutrition logo
H2E Commerce logo
Transporter HQ logo
Aquacadabra logo
Ransom Spares logo
Twinings logo
Kukoon Rugs logo
Applied Nutrition logo
H2E Commerce logo
Transporter HQ logo
David Black, Operations Manager, H2E Commerce
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StoreFeeder WMS is fantastic for me and fantastic for my operations. The warehouse became paperless, and the number of orders processed per hour increased by 80%, overnight.
David Black, Operations Manager, H2E Commerce

Paper-based warehousing is slow, error-prone and expensive

Mis-picks from paper lists
Reading from a sheet means wrong items, wrong quantities and no validation.
Inaccurate inventory
Stock levels only update when someone keys in the paperwork, if they ever do.
Printing and admin costs add up
Paper, ink, printers and the time to file it all is money that could go elsewhere.
Go paperless and run a faster, more accurate warehouse with StoreFeeder
Digital picking

Pick lists on the handheld, not the printer

Pick waves go straight to each picker's PDA, phone or tablet. The handheld shows the next location on an optimised route, and every item is scanned and checked against the order before the picker moves on.

✓ Pick waves on handheld devices ✓ No printed pick lists ✓ Every pick checked by scan
Real-time inventory

Stock that updates with every scan

Each pick, booking-in, transfer and count updates stock the moment it is scanned, so the office and every sales channel see the same numbers as the warehouse floor. Nobody keys in paperwork at the end of the day.

✓ Live stock on every channel ✓ Stock recorded by location ✓ No end-of-day re-keying
Lower operating costs

Less admin, fewer mis-picks, fewer returns

The biggest saving from going paperless is rarely the paper. It comes from mistakes that never happen and admin that disappears: no printing and sorting pick lists, no typing in stock sheets, and fewer returns and reshipments from mis-picks.

✓ No printing or filing pick lists ✓ Fewer returns from picking errors ✓ Less time spent on stock admin
Audit trail

A record of who did what, and when

Every scan is timestamped against the person who made it. When a customer says an item was missing, you can see who picked and packed the order and what was scanned, instead of searching through paper.

✓ Timestamped record of every scan ✓ See who picked and packed each order ✓ Faster answers to customer queries
StoreFeeder scan history showing who picked and packed an order and when

What is paperless picking?

Paperless picking replaces printed pick lists with a handheld device. Instead of reading a sheet and ticking items off, the picker follows the next task on a PDA, phone or tablet, scans the location and the product, and the system confirms the pick before they move on. The pick is recorded the moment it happens, so stock, order status and despatch all update without anyone keying in paperwork afterwards.

A paperless warehouse applies the same idea to everything else on the floor: booking in deliveries, putting stock away, moving it between locations, counting it and processing returns.

Paper vs paperless: what changes

  • Accuracy: on paper, a wrong item is only caught if the picker notices. With scanning, the handheld rejects it at the shelf.
  • Stock levels: on paper, stock changes when someone types the sheet in. Paperless, it changes with each scan, on every sales channel at once.
  • Training: paper relies on staff knowing the warehouse. The handheld tells new starters where to go, so they are picking in about five minutes.
  • Visibility: on paper you see progress when the sheets come back. Paperless, you can see which orders are picked, packed and despatched as it happens.
  • Cost: printing is the smallest saving. The bigger ones are fewer mis-picks, fewer returns and reshipments, and less admin.

How paperless warehousing works in StoreFeeder

Picking

Orders from Amazon, eBay, Shopify, TikTok Shop and 40+ other channels are grouped into pick waves and sent to pickers' handhelds. The device shows the next location on an optimised route; the picker scans the location, then the product, and the pick is confirmed or rejected on the spot. You can run single order, batch, wave, zone or tote picking in different areas of the warehouse. See pick and pack software for the detail.

Packing and despatch

At the packing bench each item is scanned against the order, and the courier label prints once everything is checked. Tracking goes back to the sales channel automatically.

Booking in and put-away

Deliveries are received against purchase orders on the same handheld and scanned into their locations, so new stock is available to sell as soon as it is put away. See warehouse booking in.

Stock transfers, counts and returns

Moves between locations or warehouses, stock counts and returns are all done by scanning, so stock records stay accurate between full stock takes.

What you need to go paperless

  • Handheld devices: a PDA, or an Android or iOS phone or tablet, for each person working on the floor.
  • Barcodes on products and locations. If your products are not barcoded yet, StoreFeeder can generate and print them. See warehouse barcoding.
  • Wi-Fi coverage wherever stock is stored, picked or packed.
  • A label printer at each packing bench.

For typical hardware prices, see what a WMS really costs.

How to switch from paper

  1. Label your locations. Give every bay, shelf or bin a location code and a barcode.
  2. Barcode your products and record which location each one lives in.
  3. Start with picking in one area of the warehouse, then roll it out across the floor.
  4. Add booking in, transfers and counts once picking has settled, so every stock movement is scanned.

With a named implementation specialist, standard onboarding typically takes 3–6 weeks and a full warehouse go-live 6–12 weeks. See how implementation works.

Who it is for

StoreFeeder is built for UK eCommerce warehouses shipping from around 30 orders a day to several thousand, usually across more than one sales channel. If you are still printing pick lists, typing stock sheets into a spreadsheet or relying on experienced staff to know where everything is, going paperless is usually the biggest single improvement you can make. H2E Commerce went from 28 to 45 orders picked an hour after moving to scan-based picking.

What it costs

Paperless working is part of StoreFeeder's warehouse management system and is included in every plan, from £350 a month ex VAT on rolling 30-day terms, with no per-user fees. There is a free trial with no card required. See pricing, work out your savings with the ROI calculator or book a demo.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I go paperless in stages?

Yes, and most warehouses do. A common order is to start with picking in one area, roll it out across the warehouse, then move booking in, stock transfers and counts onto the handhelds. Each step removes another paper process without disrupting the rest of the operation.

How much does a paperless warehouse system cost?

In StoreFeeder, paperless working is part of the warehouse management system and included in every plan, from £350 a month ex VAT on rolling 30-day terms, with no per-user or per-channel fees. The other cost is hardware: a handheld for each person on the floor and a label printer for each packing bench. There is a free trial with no card required. See pricing.

What is paperless picking?

Paperless picking replaces printed pick lists with a handheld device. The picker sees the next location on screen, scans the location and the product, and the system confirms the pick or rejects a wrong item on the spot. Because each pick is recorded as it happens, stock and order status update straight away, with no paperwork to key in afterwards.

What is a paperless warehouse?

A paperless warehouse runs without printed pick lists, booking-in sheets or stock-count clipboards. Staff work from handheld devices that show the next task and check each step with a barcode scan, so picking, packing, booking in, stock moves and counts are all recorded as they happen. The result is fewer mistakes, live stock levels and far less admin.

What hardware do I need for a paperless warehouse?

A PDA, or an Android or iOS phone or tablet, for each person on the floor, barcodes on your products and locations, Wi-Fi coverage across the warehouse and a label printer at each packing bench. If your products are not barcoded yet, StoreFeeder can generate and print the barcodes. Speak to the team about recommended devices.

How long does it take to go paperless?

With a named implementation specialist, standard onboarding typically takes 3–6 weeks and a full warehouse go-live 6–12 weeks. The longest part is usually labelling locations and barcoding products. Once that is done, staff pick up the handheld quickly: new starters are typically picking in about five minutes. See how implementation works.

Is StoreFeeder the right size for my business?

StoreFeeder suits UK eCommerce warehouses shipping around 30 or more orders a day, up to several thousand a day, usually across more than one sales channel. Below that, paperless picking still works but is harder to justify on cost unless each order is high value. Plans are priced on turnover, from £350 a month ex VAT, with no per-user fees, so adding handhelds and staff doesn't add software cost. See pricing.

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