Late Orders: A Simple Triage Tree
What is it?
A 'triage tree' is a simple set of 'if-then' questions you ask yourself to quickly diagnose why an order is late and determine the correct next step. It turns a panic moment into a calm, step-by-step process.Why is it important?
It stops you from giving bad or incomplete answers. Without triage, a beginner might just check the tracking link, see 'In Transit', and tell the customer to 'just wait'. A triage process helps you discover the *real* problem (e.g., the order is on hold for a bad address) and solve it.Your 3-Step Triage Process
- Check Your POD Dashboard First: Before you even check tracking, log in to your Printful/Printify dashboard. Find the order. Is it 'On Hold'? This is a common beginner pitfall. The order might be stuck due to a failed payment on your end or an unverifiable address.
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Analyze the Tracking Status: If it's not on hold, *then* check the tracking. Where is it?
- 'Pending' / 'Pre-Shipment': It's still in production or hasn't been scanned by the carrier yet. Check your provider's average production time.
- 'In Transit, No Updates for 7+ Days': The package is stalled. It's time to contact your POD provider's support and ask them to launch a carrier investigation.
- 'Delivered' (but customer says no): This is a potential theft or mis-delivery. See section 3.2.2 for how to handle this.
- Communicate the *Action* (Not Just the Status): Don't just email the customer 'It's stalled'. Email them the solution: 'I see the tracking has stalled. I have officially opened an investigation with the carrier to find it, and I will update you in 48 hours.'
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