Shipping & Fulfillment Issue Resolution Checklist

Resolve shipping errors, delivery delays, and fulfillment frustrations fast! This checklist ensures consistent, efficient resolution of customer issues and keeps your logistics running smoothly. From tracking problems to damaged goods, cover every step with confidence.

This Template was installed 5 times.

Issue Identification & Documentation

1 of 9

Gather initial details and accurately record the problem.

Order Number

Customer Description of Issue

Issue Category

Date Issue Reported

Time Issue Reported

Additional Notes (Internal Use)

Order Verification

2 of 9

Confirm order details, shipping address, and payment status.

Order Number

Customer Notes (if any)

Order Status (Before Investigation)

Payment Method

Total Order Value

Order Date

Tracking Investigation

3 of 9

Trace the shipment's journey and identify any delays or discrepancies.

Tracking Number

Shipment Date

Expected Delivery Date

Last Scan Time

Carrier Status (e.g., In Transit, Delivered, Exception)

Carrier Tracking Notes (Copy/Paste from Carrier Website)

Last Scan Location

Carrier Communication

4 of 9

Contact the carrier to inquire about the shipment status and resolve issues.

Carrier Contact Method

Carrier Contact Notes

Tracking Number

Contact Date

Contact Time

Carrier Representative Name

Inventory Check

5 of 9

Verify product availability and confirm correct items were shipped.

Quantity Ordered

Quantity Available in Stock

Quantity Shipped

Item Condition Upon Retrieval

Missing Components (Select all that apply)

Notes on Inventory Condition

Photo of Inventory (if damaged/incorrect)

Customer Communication

6 of 9

Inform the customer about the issue, proposed solutions, and timelines.

Initial Communication Summary

Communication Method

Estimated Resolution Time (Days)

Follow-up Date

Customer Acknowledgement/Confirmation

Customer Sentiment (Post Communication)

Resolution Implementation

7 of 9

Execute the agreed-upon solution (e.g., reshipment, refund).

Resolution Type Selected

If 'Other' Resolution Selected, Please Explain

Refund Amount (if applicable)

Estimated Reshipment/Refund Date

Attach Proof of Refund/Reshipment (if available)

Shipping Method for Reshipment (if applicable)

Additional Notes Regarding Implementation

Issue Closure & Documentation

8 of 9

Finalize the resolution, update records, and document lessons learned.

Resolution Summary

Time Spent (Minutes)

Resolution Date

Customer Satisfaction (Scale of 1-5)

Related Internal Systems Updated?

Case Reference Number

Root Cause Analysis (If Necessary)

9 of 9

Identify underlying problems to prevent future occurrences.

Describe the initial observed problem in detail.

Document steps taken to investigate the issue.

Select possible contributing factors:

Estimated cost of the incident (in USD)

Date of first occurrence of the related problem

Severity Level (Impact on Business)

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