Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to an improved order fulfillment system that provides a convenient and inexpensive way of ensuring the accuracy of items being packed at a packing location, that captures order-related detail data on a carton level, and that provides a way of determining an accurate carton value which can be used for such things as computing an appropriate COD or insurance value for each carton to be shipped to a consignee. The invention further includes aspects related to the integration of such carton level detail data with carton tracking data that corresponds to the movement of each carton through a transportation network.