Pick Bol.com Orders Automatically with Order Picking Software

The challenge of Bol.com fulfillment

Bol.com is the largest online marketplace in the Netherlands. For many entrepreneurs, it is an important sales channel — or even the only one. But with the opportunities come challenges, especially when it comes to fulfillment.

Bol.com sets high standards for sellers. Delivery times must be met, products must be shipped correctly, and returns must be handled properly. Your performance scores determine how visible your products are on the platform. Picking errors are therefore not just annoying — they literally cost you revenue.

Common problems with Bol.com fulfillment:

• Manually transferring orders: You copy every order from your Bol.com seller account to your packing slip. Error-prone and time-consuming
• No barcode verification: You rely on the picker's judgment. Wrong product? You only find out when it comes back as a return
• Tracking inventory in two systems: Bol.com shows stock levels that don't match your actual warehouse
• Time pressure: Bol.com expects fast shipping. Manual processes slow you down

How OrderPiQR automates your Bol.com fulfillment

By connecting Bol.com to OrderPiQR, these problems disappear. The process becomes:

1. Automatic order import — New Bol.com orders automatically appear in your OrderPiQR pick queue
2. Scan and verify — Your employee scans the product with the camera of a smartphone or tablet. The system checks whether the correct product is being picked
3. Update inventory — After picking, the inventory is adjusted automatically, both in OrderPiQR and toward Bol.com
4. Report status back — Bol.com receives confirmation that the order has been processed

No manual retyping, no forgotten stock adjustments, no double administration.

The integration: API or Zapier

Bol.com offers an extensive API for sellers. OrderPiQR uses it to retrieve orders and write statuses back. The integration can be set up in two ways:

Via the Bol.com API

The direct integration via the Bol.com Retailer API is the fastest and most reliable option. New orders are automatically retrieved and processed. You configure the API keys once, and the rest happens automatically.

Via Zapier

If you want to combine multiple sales channels or build additional automations, Zapier is a flexible intermediate solution. You set up a "Zap" that forwards the data to OrderPiQR for every new Bol.com order.

See all available integrations on the integrations page.

Real-world results

The effect of automated picking is immediately measurable. A good example is Kerstdiner.nl, which processed 18,432 picks with only 4 errors — an error rate of 0.02%. Barcode verification intercepts wrong products before they leave the warehouse.

For Bol.com sellers, this means:

• Better performance scores — fewer returns due to picking errors improves your seller score
• Faster shipping — digital picking is faster than manual, so you meet your delivery times more easily
• Less customer service — correct deliveries mean fewer complaints and questions
• Up-to-date inventory — no more lost sales due to outdated stock levels on Bol.com

Multiple sales channels? No problem

Many Bol.com sellers also sell through their own online store, Amazon, or other channels. OrderPiQR bundles orders from all these channels into one pick queue. Your warehouse employee only sees what needs to be picked — regardless of where the order comes from.

This eliminates switching between systems and provides one central overview of all open orders.

What does it cost?

OrderPiQR works with a pay-per-pick model. You pay per product actually picked, not per order or a fixed monthly fee. This way, you pay less during quiet periods and the software scales with busy periods.

Moreover, you can start with the free plan: 50 picks per month, no credit card required. Ideal for testing the integration and finding out whether it fits your way of working.

Start picking automatically

Create a free account and connect your Bol.com seller account. Within an hour, your first orders will be ready to be picked digitally. Also check the integrations page for all connections.

Do you also sell through your own online store? Read how to connect WooCommerce to OrderPiQR or improve Shopify order picking.