How do I set up suppliers?

If you are using Ordoro for dropshipping or restocking products, it is important set suppliers settings within the platform. This allows you to manage your suppliers, track inventory levels, and automate the process of reordering products.

Topics

  1. How to add a supplier
  2. How to edit an existing supplier
  3. How to add custom text
  4. How to set up email preferences
  5. Other supplier settings

How to add a supplier

1. Click on your Company Name in the top right-hand corner of the screen.

2. From the dropdown select Account Settings. 

3. Under Fulfillment, select Suppliers. Click Add a supplier. 

4. To create a supplier in Ordoro, you need to provide at least two pieces of information: the supplier’s name and an email address.

  • However, you can also add more details, such as a contact name, phone number, fax number, and physical address. Keep reading to learn more about adding custom text.

Note: To add multiple email addresses in Ordoro, simply separate each address with a comma.

5. Once you have entered this information, click Save.

How to edit an existing supplier

To edit an existing supplier, select Edit on the supplier. 

How to add custom text

Any text entered into the Custom Text field in Ordoro will be visible on Dropship Requests and PO Requests. Examples are provided below.

Purchase Order Request

Dropship Request

How to set up email preferences

Communication Method for Requesting Dropshipments

  • To send an order to your supplier or dropshipper for fulfillment via email, select Send Email and enter the relevant email address.
  • Click Save to confirm the change.

Note: To include multiple email addresses in Ordoro, separate each address with a comma.

Communication Method for Requesting POs 

  • If you want your supplier to be emailed a Purchase Order (PO) to restock inventory, select Send Email and enter your supplier’s email.
  • Click Save to confirm the change.

How to disable emails sent to a supplier or dropshipper

  • If you do not want your supplier (or dropshipper) to be emailed an order for fulfillment OR email a Purchase Order (PO), select None.
  • Click Save to confirm the change.

Other Supplier Settings

There are other options you can set for your supplier. 

1. Dropship Request Email Options

  • Show supplier cost in automatic dropshipment request emails
  • Show Ship To email in automatic dropshipment emails
  • Use product name from sales channel

2. Linked Warehouse

3. Default Shipping Method and Shipping Method Mappings

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