Why Set Suggestion Thresholds? Suggestion thresholds help you automate replenishment workflows by defining when your stock for each product variation should trigger a recommended purchase order. By using Target Inventory, Low Inventory, and Critical Inventory thresholds, your Supplier Purchase Orders app for Ecwid by Lightspeed can identify items that fall below safe levels and proactively…

To set up suggested purchase orders, you’ll need to set up thresholds for your ecommerce store, and then manage suggested purchase orders. From the app’s main page, click on the “Suggest Orders” button to get started. To set up thresholds:

What is the Supplier Assignments CSV? The Supplier Assignments CSV feature in the Supplier Purchase Orders app enables you to bulk-assign products to a supplier by editing a CSV file. You start by exporting your product catalog, then add supplier-specific columns (SKU, price, minimum quantity, etc.), and finally upload the CSV to import assignments in…

To get started with the Supplier Purchase Orders app, you’ll need to create app settings to describe payments and taxes for your store, suppliers, and you’ll need to have a few products that suppliers can send you. With that in mind, check out the following steps to create your first purchase order. Overview In order…

Why Update Shipments on Purchase Orders? Tracking shipment information for your supplier purchase orders ensures your fulfillment workflow stays transparent, up to date, and aligned with your store’s logistics. With the Supplier Purchase Orders app, you can record and manage shipment details (company, tracking number, taxes/duties, notes) per purchase-order, and this information will appear on…

Why Configure your App Settings? Properly configuring the app settings ensures that your purchase-order workflows run smoothly—and reflect your business’s standards. With correct defaults, supplier details, tax and shipping information, and visual branding, you’ll save time on each PO and keep your documentation consistent and professional. Store Logo In order to have your store’s logo…

What are Supplier Product Assignments? Supplier product assignments link your Ecwid store’s products (and variations) to specific suppliers. These assignments hold key details like supplier SKU, cost, minimum order quantity, and more — enabling you to manage suppliers efficiently, create purchase orders with the right supplier altogether, and ensure your catalog-to-supplier mapping is accurate. 1.…

Why Configure Locations & Addresses? Properly defining which location serves as your shipping origin (where inventory is tracked) versus corporate addresses (which do not affect stock levels) ensures your POs and warehouse receipts update inventory correctly. Getting these definitions right prevents inventory miscounts, ensures the correct “ship to” addresses appear on PDFs, and differentiates when…

Why Manage Suppliers? Your supplier list is the foundation of your purchasing workflow. Setting up and maintaining accurate supplier profiles ensures your purchase orders pull in the right terms, tax settings, addresses and contact details — which helps you avoid errors, speed up order creation, and maintain professional communications. 1. Viewing Your Supplier List 2.…

What are Warehouse Receiving Orders? When you receive goods from a supplier, creating a Warehouse Receiving Order (WRO) enables your system to correctly update inventory, track taxes or duties at the time of arrival, and document shipment details in your purchase-order history. The Supplier Purchase Orders app supports this by adding the WRO to an…