

Most employers have issued similar statements at one time or another, whether in an Employee Handbook or in response to allegations. Statement from unnamed Shein company spokesperson “Shein is fully committed to upholding high labor standards across the entire supply chain and to improving the lives of workers in the global supply chain by supporting national and international efforts to end forced labor.” You can probably guess in which category Shein’s practices fall.

As you may know, I’m a big believer in learning from other employers, whether from their successes or their failures as employers. As an employer’s attorney, I found some recent investigative reports on Shein’s employment practices of great interest. That means Shein is an employer (I know, “Thank you, Captain Obvious). To do what it does, Shein needs employees. What does that have to do with employment law? No, I haven’t decided to become a fashion blogger, I’m coming to my point. It is particularly popular among Gen Z shoppers. The company has risen quickly, overtaking H&M, Zara, and Forever 21 as the biggest fast-fashion retailer in the U.S. It boasts the ability to produce a dress in a week, ship it anywhere in the world relatively quickly for rock bottom prices. With any luck, your order will move towards being shipped within 24 to 48hrs from the time you receive the update.Shein (pronounced She-in) is a fast-fashion company. It means that the items of the order have been picked and are now waiting to be packaged for shipment.

DISPATCH MEANING SHEIN UPDATE
Overall, the “International Warehouse Awaiting Packaging” tracking update from Shein is a standard alert that is sent at the beginning of the order. Related Content: Tracking Guide: “In Dispatch” Meaning Shein.These locations include the USA, Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, and the Middle East. Shein’s headquarters are located in the city of Nanjing, however, the company also has large warehouses in Guangzhou, which is a key destination for Chinese textile manufacturing.Īlso, as Shein has expanded, it has opened International warehouses all over the world to facilitate faster shipping times. I have written a dedicated article on the subject of the Shein warehouse locations and where the company ships from, however in summary… Inside a Shein warehouse (Image Credit: ) Where are the Shein International Warehouses? Related Content: What Does “In Transit” Mean? Shein Tracking Guide.Whatever the reason, if your tracking is stuck on the update for several days, you should contact Shein customer services to find out what the hold up is. This could be due to an issue consolidating all the items, (one of the ordered SKUs may be out of stock for example), high volumes, and/or a technical problem that could also be preventing your order from being packaged. If your tracking remains stuck on this update for more than a few days there has clearly been a delay. Tracking Stuck on “International Warehouse Awaiting Packaging” Related Content: Shein Order Stuck in Transit – What Should You Do?.Seasonal volumes (orders for Christmas for example) will impact the number of orders being processed, however, from the completion of picking to packaging and then disinfection should always occur within a maximum of 48hrs. In fact, as you can see from the screenshot above, my latest order was only on the “International Warehouse Awaiting Packaging” update for five hours.Īs mentioned, Shein’s warehouses operate on an industrial scale. Generally, Shein will send the next update ( International Warehouse Package Disinfection and Processing Completed, Awaiting Shipping), within 24 hours. Your tracking should not be stuck on this update for long. How long will my tracking state: International Warehouse Awaiting Packaging Related Content: Shein Next Day Delivery – Is it An Option?.Once the order has been packaged and the shipping label attached, the parcel will be disinfected in line with the regulations in China for Covid-19 before it awaits pickup by the carrier. With thousands of orders each day being prepared for shipment, yours will go into a queue while it awaits final checks and packaging by Shein staff. This is done on an industrial scale within an international warehouse. It means that the individual item/s have been picked from the stores of the Shein warehouse and grouped together ready to be packaged. This update is one of the first you will receive have you have confirmed and paid for your Shein order. International Warehouse Awaiting Packaging – Guide It means that the items purchased have been consolidated inside the international warehouse and are waiting to be packaged for shipment. The “International Warehouse Awaiting Packaging” tracking alert from Shein is triggered soon after the order is made. Summary: International Warehouse Awaiting Packaging
