Automated ShipHero Putaway Backlog Reports
Every morning, WebRun opens ShipHero, identifies all receipts with inventory still awaiting putaway, ranks them by how long they have been waiting, and posts a prioritized backlog report to Slack so supervisors assign putaway tasks before the picking shift starts.
How do I automatically track and report ShipHero putaway backlog?
WebRun scans ShipHero every morning for received inventory that has not been put away, ranks the backlog by receipt age, and posts a prioritized list to Slack. Supervisors see which items have been waiting longest and can assign putaway tasks before picking begins, preventing inventory from becoming invisible on the floor.
- Putaway backlog is visible every morning before picking starts
- Aged receipts are flagged automatically so nothing sits unnoticed on the dock
- Supervisors spend zero time manually checking receiving status in the WMS
Built for warehouse supervisors · receiving managers · 3PL operations teams · ShipHero users
What does WebRun do on every run?
The exact actions WebRun takes, in order - in plain language, so you can adjust anything.
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WebRun signs in and gets to work
Opens
app.shiphero.comin a real browser with your saved login - no setup, no API keys. -
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ShipHero - identify received inventory pending putaway
shiphero.com
WebRun opens ShipHero to identify received inventory pending putaway. - Open ShipHero and navigate to the Receiving report
- Filter to receipts with a status of Received but not yet put away
- Capture receipt number, SKU count, receipt date, and expected putaway location for each
- Sort by receipt date ascending so the oldest backlog appears first
Done when All pending putaway receipts are listed with receipt age and SKU count, oldest first.
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Slack - post prioritized putaway backlog report
slack.com
WebRun opens Slack to post prioritized putaway backlog report. - Format the backlog as a ranked list with receipt number, age in days, SKU count, and location
- Highlight any receipts older than your age threshold
- Post to the warehouse supervisor Slack channel before the picking shift starts
Done when Supervisors have today's putaway backlog in Slack, with aged items flagged, before picking begins.
How is each run configured?
Secure by default
Connect once, stays signed in
WebRun signs in once and keeps each session in a persistent environment, so every run picks up right where it left off.
Every action is checked against this policy before it runs.
Questions, answered
What counts as an aged putaway item?
You define the age threshold during setup. By default, WebRun flags any receipt sitting unput for more than one day. You can adjust this to match your SLA.
Does it auto-assign putaway tasks to specific workers?
No. WebRun posts the prioritized backlog to Slack for a supervisor to assign. Task assignment stays with a human to account for staffing and workload balance.
What if there is no putaway backlog today?
WebRun posts a brief Slack note confirming all received inventory is put away, giving supervisors a clear all-clear at shift start.
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