Symptoms
- Orders stuck at 'label pending' status
- Warehouse unable to process shipments
- Manual intervention required for labels
Root Causes
- Order data mismatches with InPost requirements
- Third-party shipping aggregator issues
- Transient API timeouts not handled correctly
BrightpearlNetSuiteMetapackInPost API
Impact: Despatch delays, missed pickup windows, and significant manual effort to recover affected orders, impacting fulfilment speed and reputation.
Cogent Approach: We map the entire label generation workflow, identify data validation points, implement retry mechanisms with exponential backoff, and establish alerts for persistent failures requiring review.