The problem
Your warehouse processes all orders the same way, but some need oversize handling, express fast-lane picking, multi-box splitting, or are digital-only orders that don’t need picking at all. Without pre-sorting, your team discovers exceptions at the bench.
How OrderBadger solves it
OrderBadger evaluates order attributes like item count, weight, shipping speed, product type (physical vs virtual), and oversize flags, then badges orders with their fulfilment path before picking begins.
A “distinct product count is 1 and shipping method contains express” rule routes single-item express orders to a fast lane. A “total weight over 15 kg and distinct products over 5” rule flags likely multi-package shipments. A “virtual item and no physical item” rule marks digital-only orders to skip the warehouse entirely. Your team sees these badges on the orders list and can batch-process by fulfilment path.
Rules that help with this
Each rule is a ready-to-use template. Click through to see the full rule, test fixtures, customisation tips, and FAQ.
Digital Item
How to flag orders with digital products in WooCommerce
Automatically badges orders that include at least one virtual or digital product so your team can ensure digital fulfilment (download links, licence keys, access grants) is handled correctly alongside any physical items.
Multi-Product
How to flag multi-product orders for warehouse picking in WooCommerce
Automatically badges orders with more than two different products so your warehouse team can plan multi-location picks and verify all items are included before dispatch.
Oversized
How to flag heavy or oversized orders for special shipping in WooCommerce
Badges orders where the total weight exceeds 15 kg or any single item weighs more than 10 kg, indicating the parcel needs a specialist carrier or non-standard packaging for safe delivery.
International
How to automatically flag international orders in WooCommerce
Automatically badges international orders so your team can handle customs documentation, carrier selection, and shipping cost differences before dispatch.
Mixed Order
How to manage split fulfilment for mixed digital and physical WooCommerce orders
Automatically badges orders that contain a mix of physical and digital products so your team can manage split fulfilment - shipping physical items while ensuring digital delivery is handled separately.
Weekend Rush
How to prioritise weekend express orders for Monday dispatch in WooCommerce
Badges high-value express orders placed on Saturday or Sunday, alerting your team that these require priority handling on Monday morning to meet the customer's expedited shipping expectation.
Multi-Category
How to flag multi-category orders for coordinated warehouse picking in WooCommerce
Automatically badges orders that span three or more product categories so your team can plan cross-department picks and ensure nothing is missed from a multi-zone fulfilment.
Costly Return Risk
How to flag costly oversize international returns in WooCommerce
Badges international orders containing at least one oversize product with a total over £200, flagging the significant return cost exposure if the customer needs to send an oversized item back across borders.
Peak Volume
How to manage large peak-season orders in WooCommerce
Badges high-quantity, high-value orders placed during peak season, giving your warehouse team advance notice of orders that will consume disproportionate picking, packing, and dispatch time during your busiest period.
Multi-Item
How to flag multi-item orders for packing in WooCommerce
Automatically badges orders that contain three or more line items so your warehouse team can allocate extra time or a larger packing station for multi-item picks.
Multi-Package
How to predict multi-package shipments in WooCommerce
Badges orders where the total weight exceeds 15 kg, the order contains more than 5 distinct products, and at least one physical item is present - a combination that strongly indicates the shipment will require splitting across multiple packages.
Oversize Bay
How to route oversize product orders in WooCommerce
Badges orders containing at least one product flagged as oversize in WooCommerce, directing warehouse staff to pick and pack from the oversize bay instead of standard shelving.
Fast Lane
How to fast-track single-item express orders in WooCommerce
Badges orders that contain exactly one product at quantity one with an express or next-day shipping method, allowing warehouse staff to route them through a fast-lane workflow for immediate dispatch.
Digital Only
How to skip fulfilment for digital-only orders in WooCommerce
Badges orders that contain at least one virtual item and no physical items, signalling to your team that the order requires only digital delivery - no picking, packing, or shipping is needed.
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Last-Minute Gift
How to identify last-minute gift orders in WooCommerce
Badges orders placed on Thursday or Friday that use express or next-day shipping, contain 2 or fewer distinct products, and total over £40 - a pattern typical of someone buying a last-minute gift for the weekend.
Repeat Postcode
How to spot repeat deliveries to the same postcode in WooCommerce
Badges orders where the destination postcode has received more than 2 previous orders and the customer has 3 or more previous paid orders, identifying frequent same-postcode deliveries that may benefit from grouped shipping or local discounts.
Fragile International
How to protect fragile instruments shipping internationally from WooCommerce
Badges orders containing at least one Instruments category product where shipping is international and total order weight exceeds 5 kg. These shipments face extended handling chains, multiple transfers, and customs inspections - all of which increase the risk of damage to fragile, heavy instruments.
Specimen Plant
How to ensure specialist packing for large plant orders in WooCommerce
Badges orders where at least one item is in the Live Plants category, any single item weighs more than 5 kg, and the order total exceeds £50. These heavyweight plant shipments demand reinforced boxes, stake support, and careful handling to arrive undamaged.
Bulk Order
How to flag bulk quantity orders in WooCommerce
Automatically badges orders where the total number of units exceeds five, so your team can route bulk orders to appropriate packing stations or apply wholesale handling procedures.
Consolidate?
How to find shipment consolidation opportunities in WooCommerce
Badges orders shipping to a postcode that has received more than 3 previous orders, from a customer with 5 or more paid orders, with a total over £50 - indicating a potential opportunity to consolidate shipments or offer bulk delivery terms.
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