To create a purchase order (PO) for items low in stock, follow these steps in Ordoro. 1. Go to Products. Filter by Low Inventory under Status. 2. Select the products that you would like to reorder. 3. Click Order More. 4. Follow the normal steps for PO creation and management
PO Management
Ordoro makes it easy to manage your PO’s. Please see our collection of articles regarding PO for low stock, creating PO, reviewing, goods receipts, cancelation and much more.
How do I review purchase orders and status?
To review your POs sent go to the POs tab in the green bar. There are filters that will allow you to view all of your POs or just the ones with a particular status. Here is a breakdown of each status: Unsent: This is a draft of a purchase order you started but have […]
How do I cancel a purchase order?
1. Go to the POs tab in the green bar. Check the box next to the PO you would like to cancel 2. Click on Cancel NOTE: You can only cancel PO’s that are in the Unsent filter, as you wouldn’t want to Cancel a PO sent to the supplier already.
How do I add a note (comment) to a Purchase Order?
You can quickly add notes to your Purchase Order’s timeline to add detail to your Purchase Orders. Follow the instructions below. 1. Click on the POs tab in the top menu and then click on the Purchase Order ID that you are adding the note to. 2. Click on Add a comment towards the bottom of […]
How do I change my Purchase Order ID?
By default, Ordoro generates a timestamp Purchase Order ID. If you’d like to change the Purchase Order ID to match your numbering schema, you will follow these steps: NOTE: You can only update PO IDs for purchase orders in the Unsent status. 1. Click on the POs tab in the green bar. 2. Find the […]
How do I create POs in bulk?
To create a purchase order for multiple items or to add more than one product to an existing PO, follow these steps: 1. Go to the Products tab. 2. Select the checkboxes next to the products of which you’d like to order more. 3. Click the orange Order More button above the search bar 4. […]
How do I edit the Supplier Unit Cost for a SKU?
Once a PO is created in Ordoro, the Supplier Unit Cost will not be affected by a change in the supplier cost of a SKU, therefore, you will need to update the Supplier Unit Cost in the POs themselves. There are two avenues to edit the Supplier Unit Cost. Creating a PO 1. When you […]
How do I receive items from a PO and increase your inventory quantities?
After you’ve sent the PO to your supplier and received the products, you can create a goods receipt. The goods receipt will help close out the PO as well as update your inventory quantities. 1. To create a goods receipt, go back to the PO detail page and select the Goods Receipts tab and then […]
How do I send a Purchase Order to the supplier?
Purchase orders (POs) help streamline the purchasing process and ensure that all parties are on the same page. In Ordoro, there are two ways to send a PO to your supplier: Option 1 1. Once you’ve ordered all of the products you need, go to the POs tab. 2. Select the POs you’d like to […]
How do I export Purchase Orders into a spreadsheet?
If you use Ordoro to manage your ecommerce operations, you’ll likely find yourself needing to share or manipulate purchase order data. Whether it’s to collaborate with team members or upload the information into your preferred accounting software, exporting your purchase orders from Ordoro is a simple and effective solution. In this guide, we’ll take you […]
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 […]
Can Ordoro calculate the Weighted Average Unit Cost for my products?
Welcome to Ordoro’s comprehensive guide on calculating weighted average unit costs for your products! If you’re looking to gain a clear understanding of how to determine the weighted average unit cost for the items in your inventory, you’re in the right place! Whether you’re a business owner, a retailer, or just someone interested in inventory […]
How do I use the new Purchase Orders search bar?
We’ve updated our Purchase Order list page with the advanced Omnibar functionality. The Omnibar has been on the Products List page for awhile, and now we’re bringing the advanced search and filter functionality to Purchase Orders! This help article will outline some tips on how to transition your workflow to the new Omnibar. How to […]
How can I restore a canceled Purchase Order?
Once you cancel a purchase order (PO), the data will no longer be editable. If you’d like to change the PO, first restore the PO to its previous state. See the steps below for instructions. 1. Click POs in the Navigation bar. 2. Filter by Status -> Cancelled. 3. Select the canceled PO ID you’d […]
What is Lead Time?
Lead Time is the time from when you order a product from your supplier, until the receiving date. Many suppliers know their average Lead Time to get products into the hands of their clients. If not, you can calculate this time on your own, based on past behavior. For example: You can set the Lead […]
How do I create and manage purchase orders in Ordoro?
Whether you’re an e-retailer making your first investment in inventory or an experienced merchant dealing with a routine resupply, purchase orders — dubbed POs — will be helpful for tracking received inventory. In Ordoro, you can create POs to restock products in your warehouse. Below we’ll outline how to create and send purchase orders and […]
Can I confirm my Purchase Order emails were sent successfully?
Yes, you can! Ordoro comes with an automated tagging feature for purchase order emails that failed to send to the supplier. These failures may be attributed to various reasons, including an invalid email address or emails bouncing back due to issues with the supplier’s email server. Here’s how you can check for these: 1. Click […]
How can I filter my purchase orders?
Managing your purchase orders efficiently is crucial for a streamlined inventory and order management process. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the essential steps on how to filter your purchase orders effectively using Ordoro’s powerful features. Whether you’re looking to sort orders by supplier, status, or other criteria, our step-by-step instructions will help […]
How do I categorize purchase orders using tags?
You can create custom tags and categorize purchase orders however you like. Custom tags may be titled anything. Examples include backorder, invoiced, expedited, etc. Multiple tags may be added to the same purchase order. Filtering Purchase Orders 1. Click the POs tab in the green bar. 2. Click the Filters button. 3. Then scroll to […]
How Does Ordoro’s Custom Just-In-Time Purchase Order Creation work?
Some users prefer to manage their inventory with a Just In Time (JIT) approach, placing Purchase Orders (POs) only after receiving orders from customers. Ordoro offers a custom workflow designed to support this reactive purchasing strategy, helping you streamline your process with automation tailored to your needs. If you’re interested in learning more about enabling […]