What Are the Different Order Statuses?
Orders in WareSquared follow a defined workflow from creation to delivery.
Status Flow
Draft → Confirmed → Processing → Shipped → Delivered
↘ Cancelled
Status Descriptions
| Status | What It Means | What You Can Do |
|---|---|---|
| Draft | Order created but not finalized | Edit freely, add/remove items |
| Confirmed | Order is locked and ready for fulfillment | Generate pick list, create invoice |
| Processing | Pick list created, items being picked | Track picking progress |
| Shipped | Order has left the warehouse | Add tracking number |
| Delivered | Customer received the order | Mark complete |
| Cancelled | Order was cancelled | Stock is released back to available |
Fulfillment Status
Orders also track fulfillment separately:
| Fulfillment | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Unfulfilled | No pick list created yet |
| Pick List Created | Pick list generated |
| Picking | Items being picked from shelves |
| Picked | All items collected |
| Packed | Items packed for shipping |
| Shipped | Handed to carrier |
Changing Status
Status changes happen through actions on the order detail page:
- Click Confirm to move from Draft → Confirmed
- Click Create Pick List to begin fulfillment
- Click Mark Shipped after packing
- Click Mark Delivered when customer confirms receipt