Multi-Location Auto Split & Auto Move

Managing orders across multiple warehouses can become complex when stock is distributed between fulfilment locations. Determining whether an order should remain at its current location, be moved to another warehouse, or be split across multiple locations often requires manual review.

The Multi-Location Auto Split & Auto Move macro automates this decision-making process by analysing stock availability across all configured locations and determining the most efficient fulfilment strategy.

The macro supports standard inventory items, composite products, location priority rules, parent order rebasing, automatic warehouse moves, order splitting, duplicate processing protection, and optional label reprinting.

Automatically optimise fulfilment decisions across multiple warehouses using real-time stock availability.

Configure the Macro

Once the app is installed, you need to create a macro configuration so the system knows which warehouse priorities should be used and whether shipping labels should be regenerated when orders are split.

This setup can be adjusted anytime based on your fulfilment requirements.

Steps to Configure

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Go to Apps > Macro Configuration and click + Add new configuration.

Select the MultiLocationAutoSplit macro and click Create Configuration.

This creates a new configuration where you can define the required parameter values.

In the Macro Configuration screen, add the configuration name and parameter values.\

Configure the following parameters:

• PriorityLocations

• ReprintLabels

Example:

PriorityLocations = Warehouse A,Warehouse B,Warehouse C

ReprintLabels = True

Parameter descriptions:

Parameter	Description
PriorityLocations	Comma-separated warehouse priority order
ReprintLabels	Controls whether shipping labels should be regenerated during split processing

Note: Warehouse names must exactly match the Linnworks fulfilment location names.

Make sure to enable the macro before continuing.

Note: If the macro is not enabled, it will not appear in the Action Value dropdown when creating a rule.

Go to Orders > Rules Engine and click + Add new rule.

Enter the rule name and click Create.\

Click Add New and configure the rule conditions.

Example conditions:

• Order Status = Open

• Fulfilment Location is assigned

• Order has not already been processed

The exact conditions depend on your fulfilment workflow.

Add the Macro Action and click Save.

Configure:

Action Name:
Multi Location Auto Split & Auto Move

Action Type:
Execute a Macro

Action Value:
MultiLocationAutoSplit

Click Save.

Review the rule configuration and save the rule.

Verify:

• Conditions are configured correctly

• Execute a Macro action is attached

• The rule is enabled

Click Save.

How It Works

Usage of App

Example Parameter Values

PriorityLocations = Warehouse A,Warehouse B,Warehouse C

ReprintLabels = True

Key Points to Remember

• Parked orders are skipped

• Previously processed orders are skipped

• Composite products are fully supported

• Warehouse priority rules are configurable

• Orders may remain in their current warehouse

• Orders may be moved to another warehouse

• Orders may be split across multiple warehouses

• Parent orders may be rebased

• Internal notes are created automatically

• Processed orders are marked automatically

• Orders containing unfulfillable items are not moved or split

• Processing activity is fully logged

What You Can Expect

• Automatic warehouse selection

• Intelligent stock allocation

• Reduced manual fulfilment decisions

• Improved warehouse utilisation

• Automated order movement

• Automated order splitting

• Improved stock visibility

• Better fulfilment efficiency

• Clear audit history through order notes

Overall Impact

This macro helps organisations operating multiple fulfilment locations automatically determine the most efficient fulfilment strategy for every order. By evaluating stock availability across warehouses, the macro reduces manual intervention, improves stock utilisation, minimises fulfilment delays, and ensures orders are routed to the most appropriate fulfilment location.

What To Do After the Macro Runs

After the macro completes, review the processing results.

Why This Matters

Managing fulfilment across multiple warehouses manually can lead to delays, stock allocation mistakes, and unnecessary operational effort.

This macro helps:

• Reduce manual warehouse decisions

• Improve fulfilment accuracy

• Optimise stock allocation

• Reduce fulfilment delays

• Improve warehouse utilisation

• Maintain consistent fulfilment rules

• Prevent duplicate processing

• Improve operational visibility

Best Practices

• Configure warehouse priorities carefully

• Ensure stock levels remain accurate

• Review warehouse naming consistency

• Test using a small set of orders before deployment

• Monitor split activity during the initial rollout

• Review internal order notes regularly

• Enable label regeneration only when operationally required

Troubleshooting

Summary

The Multi-Location Auto Split & Auto Move macro analyses stock availability across all fulfilment locations and automatically determines whether an order should remain in its current warehouse, move to a different warehouse, or be split across multiple warehouses.

The macro supports warehouse priorities, composite products, parent order rebasing, duplicate processing protection, internal audit notes, and automated warehouse movement to ensure orders are fulfilled from the most appropriate location.