Allegro Enhances Fulfillment for Peak Season Efficiency

Published: 01/15/2026
Allegro Official Warehouse E-commerce Peak Season
This article is tailored for Allegro sellers, focusing on the One Fulfillment warehouse inbound process. It provides a comprehensive guide covering shipment preparation, product packaging, labeling standards, inventory management, order processing, and Offer listing. This guide helps sellers avoid common pitfalls, efficiently prepare for the Polish e-commerce peak season, improve fulfillment efficiency, and achieve sales growth. It offers practical tips and best practices to streamline the process and maximize success during the busiest time of year.
Allegro Enhances Fulfillment for Peak Season Efficiency

Imagine the frustration of Polish shoppers eagerly awaiting a major sales event, only to find your products delayed in warehouse processing, missing the golden sales window. For sellers relying on Allegro’s official fulfillment service (One Fulfillment), smooth inbound logistics are critical to capitalizing on peak seasons. Struggling with complex procedures or fearing rejections due to non-compliance? This meticulously curated guide will help streamline your operations, ensuring seamless warehouse integration and a competitive edge during Poland’s e-commerce boom.

I. Pre-Shipment Preparation: The Foundation of Efficiency

Pre-shipment checks are akin to battlefield strategy—every detail matters. Non-compliant items face costly returns and additional fees. Below are essential verification steps:

1. Product-Specific Packaging Standards

Allegro enforces strict packaging rules tailored to product categories:

  • Fragile items (e.g., glassware): Use rigid cardboard boxes with dividers between items. Clearly mark "Fragile" and indicate box orientation.
  • Textiles: Package in transparent plastic bags; hangers are prohibited unless part of original packaging.
  • Liquids: Double-sealed containers with screw caps are mandatory. Verify leak-proof integrity.
  • Perishables: Expiry dates must be alphanumeric (e.g., "2025.12.31"). "Durability marks" are invalid. Separate boxes for differing expiry dates.
  • Manufacturer sets/kits: Original sealed bundles only. Tape-sealed; non-original pairings don’t qualify as kits.

2. Unit Packaging Essentials

  • Original sealed packaging: Unopened, unaltered products are mandatory for acceptance.
  • Dimensional control: Added protective materials may inflate storage fees. Opt for lightweight solutions.
  • Special categories: Batteries, glass, textiles, liquids, kits, and perishables require additional compliance.

3. Product Labeling Protocols

  • GTIN codes: Scannable barcodes (EAN/ISBN/ISSN) must be visible on every item.
  • Serial numbers: Acceptable for electronics.
  • Expiry dates: Alphanumeric format only; durability symbols are insufficient.

4. Multi-Item Packing Techniques

  • Durable boxes: Prevent internal movement with fillers (bubble wrap, paper), ensuring unpacking isn’t hindered.
  • Sealing: Use tape or staples—no full-wrap adhesive or stretch film (except palletized shipments).
  • Reused boxes: Remove old labels completely or obscure them.

5. Label Placement Best Practices

  • Legibility: Unmodified, crisp labels. Reprint if blurred.
  • Positioning: Flat box sides; avoid seams. Palletized boxes must display labels without unloading.
  • Fees: Incorrect/damaged labels incur re-labeling charges.

6. Handling Invalid Labels

Regenerate labels if contents change. Mismatched labels trigger rejections and return fees. For pallets, ensure labels face outward for swift scanning.

II. Inbound Process: Tracking and Troubleshooting

1. Warehouse Receiving Timeline

Processing typically completes within five calendar days post-delivery.

2. ASN Status Monitoring

The ASN list (Advanced Shipping Notice) tracks real-time progress:

  • Pending delivery: Items en route; labels downloadable.
  • Unpacking: Warehouse scan underway; offers activate post-stocking.
  • Completed: Inventory live for sales.
  • Draft: Unfinished ASN; editable via reference number.

Note: Courier tracking supplements ASN updates.

3. Warehouse Product Measurement

  • Laser-based: Measures packaged items (including protrusions) without altering shape.
  • Storage fees: Calculated by maximum length/width/height and weight. Pre-measure to avoid surprises.

III. Inventory Management: Optimization Strategies

1. Stock Monitoring

The My Stock dashboard displays:

  • Available: Sellable units.
  • Out of stock in: Depletion alerts.
  • Unfulfillable: Non-sellable inventory requiring action.
  • Sales metrics: Cumulative and daily averages.
  • Storage fees: Real-time cost tracking.

Actions: Edit offers via the three-dot menu; create listings for unlisted items.

2. Notifications

  • Default alerts: Weekly low-stock emails (Tuesdays).
  • Opt-out: Adjust preferences in Consents to Notifications .

3. Reporting

  • Annual reports: Emailed each January.
  • Ad-hoc requests: Contact onefulfillment@allegro.pl or account managers.

4. Order Status Clarifications

  • Cancellations: Inventory reverts to "Available" immediately.
  • Packing stages: "Reserved" status covers picking/packing.
  • Courier pickups: "Reserved" increases, but "My Stock" won’t reflect shipped totals.

IV. Listing Optimization: The Final Step to Peak Success

  • Platform limits: One Fulfillment listings are upload-only via allegro.pl .
  • Bulk uploads: Up to 10,000 offers per batch—ideal for pre-season preparation.

In high-stakes peak seasons, compliance is the linchpin of operational efficiency. This guide equips sellers to navigate the entire fulfillment pipeline—from shipment to shelf—maximizing sales during Poland’s e-commerce surges.

Related Topics