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July 10, 2024Logistified

Purchase Orders & Smart Search

Forecasting tells you what to buy. But how do you buy it? This update closes the loop by introducing a full-featured Purchase Order Management system directly within Logistified.

Purchase Order Workflow

Stop managing suppliers in spreadsheets and email threads. You can now track the entire lifecycle of a restock:

  1. Draft: Select items from your forecast and add them to a PO in one click. Adjust quantities and costs on the fly.
  2. Pending: Mark the order as sent to the supplier. The system tracks these "Incoming" units so you don't accidentally double-order.
  3. Fulfilled: When the shipment arrives, receive it in Logistified. We seamlessly sync the new inventory levels to Shopify, updating your stock counts instantly.
  4. Archived: Keep a permanent history of every procurement decision for accounting and audits.

Reorder Deadlines: The "When"

Most apps show you "Days of Supply". We go a step further. We now calculate a specific Reorder Deadline date for every SKU.

Formula: Predicted Stockout Date - Lead Time - Safety Buffer

If the Reorder Deadline is today (or in the past), the item is flagged red. This gives you a simple, calendar-based priority list of what needs your attention immediately.

Smart Search Engine

Finding the right products in a catalog of 10,000 SKUs can be a nightmare. Our new search bar introduces power-user features inspired by coding IDEs:

  • Logical Operators: Search for "Tag:Summer AND Vendor:Nike" to drill down instantly.
  • Autocomplete: The search predicts tags, vendors, and product types as you type.
  • Fuzzy Matching: Handles typos gracefully so you still find "T-Shirt" even if you type "Tshrt".

Ready to see it in action?