Kitting (aka Bundling) is a very powerful feature for inventory management. Products can be connected in multiple ways to keep quantities in sync. Below are a few examples that you can use to see how kitting can work for you. Example 1 Let’s say you are selling toys. You have three products – Superman, Batman, […]
Kitting
Kitting aka Bundling is an awesome and powerful feature for inventory management in Ordoro. You can sync and connect all your products in multiple ways to all your sales channels. Please see our articles to assist you in all your kitting questions.
How do I set up kitting (bundling) in Ordoro?
Overview Kitting (aka Bundling) is one of Ordoro’s most powerful features for inventory management. See more details here on how kitting can be used. Topics Guidelines to create kits Ordoro supports single and multi-level kits and can track kit quantities across multiple warehouses. 1. For example, let’s say you sell a 5-pack of shirts. […]
How do I link my products across different channels?
If you’re a multi-channel seller (i.e., you sell items on multiple sites like Amazon, eBay, your website, etc.), keeping your inventory quantities in sync is vital. For example, you may sell a blue t-shirt on Amazon and eBay. If you sell a shirt on Amazon, you need to decrease eBay’s inventory accordingly. Below, we outline […]
Why can’t I archive a SKU that is part of a kit?
When you try to archive a SKU, you may see the following error message: This error occurs because the SKU you’re trying to archive is part of a kit. All component SKUs must be active for a kit. In the screenshot above, the SKU predator-cleats-5 is part of a kit. Therefore, the product cannot be […]
Why does deleting the last component of a kit set the inventory to zero?
Why does that happen? Kit SKUs are calculated products. This means its quantities are based upon their component products. Kits are virtual products (fictional entities created to make inventory management easier). The kit stock levels are calculated by the component SKUs and their specified ratios. When you delete the linkage between a component and a […]
How do I adjust inventory for Kits?
The kit/bundle inventory is calculated using the Child Component skus. The component with the lowest quantity per warehouse (if you have multiple warehouses) determines the kit quantity. When you adjust the inventory of the child component(s), Ordoro will automatically calculate the updated inventory for the kit. The kit quantity is never editable since it’s a calculated quantity. […]
How do I display Kit Components on Packing Slips and Pick Lists?
When you have an order with kits, you may want to see the kit components on the packing list and/or pick list. Ordoro has different configurations to meet your needs. For example, you may want to show the kit component on the packing slip so your customer can see each individual item. Or you may […]
How do I update my Kits in bulk?
You can update your Kits and Kit Components (aka Child SKU) in bulk via data import. See steps below to update your Kits via CSV data import in Ordoro. Topics How to download the “Manage Kits” example file 1. Click on your company name and select Data Import. 2. Select Manage Kits from the dropdown […]
How do I create purchase orders for kits in Ordoro?
Workflow Synopsis Detailed Workflow Let’s take SKU KitParent below. KitParent has two components: Let’s make this a bit more complicated. Component Two is itself a Kit parent for Component Three (Quantity: 1.5 on the kit). Now, we reorder SKU KitParent. See our sample purchase order below. When you send this kit to the supplier, the […]
How can I view Kit Component info?
When managing your kits, it’s helpful to see which items are linked and where. The Kit Component Info section on the Product Details page outlines these relationships. How to see Kit Component Info Kit Component Info example 1. In the screenshots below, the Krull DVD item is displayed. 2. It’s a component in two kits: […]
How do I display Kit Components on orders?
When shipping kits, it’s helpful to know which components to pack. There are two ways to do this: Kits on the Order Detail page The quantities shown are the amount needed to fulfill the order. For example: If you have a multi-level kit, the lowest level components will be shown. For example: 2. The Ultimate […]
How can I export my kit inventory and structure?
One of Ordoro’s most powerful features, kitting, allows you to bundle or kit products together. This support article outlines all the ways kitting can be used. If you have assembled your kits using Ordoro, you might have to export them for various reasons, such as inventory management or modifying their configuration. We’ll list the steps […]
How do I link inventory across the same product from the same sales channel?
Each product listing in your sales channels (excluding eBay) must have a unique SKU. Ordoro syncs inventory based on the individual SKU, assuming that only one listing exists for each SKU. Some users need additional listings per SKU. To do this, please follow the steps below: 1. Each Listing must have its own unique SKU. […]