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Purchase Order: Placing Order and Managing Statuses

A Purchase Order isn't static; it moves through a lifecycle. This guide explains how to use the Action Buttons to track an order from "Pending" to "Received," ensuring your inventory counts are updated correctly.

Updated over 3 weeks ago

Step 1: Placing the Order

When you are ready to send the PO to the supplier:

  1. Click the on the Status dropdown and select Ordered.

  2. Notify Vendor: Check this box to automatically email the vendor.

  3. Order: Click Order. The status changes to Ordered with a timestamp.

Step 2: Tracking Shipping

When the vendor confirms shipment:

  1. Click the on the Status dropdown and select Shipped.

  2. Date and Time: Select when the shipment occurred.

  3. Notify Vendor: Check this box to automatically email the vendor.

  4. Ship: The status changes to Shipped.

Step 3: Receiving Inventory

When the box arrives at your door:

  1. Click the on the Status dropdown and select Received.

  2. Summary: Review the SKUs and quantities to ensure they match what was delivered.

  3. Date and Time: Select when you received the shipment.

  4. Receive: The status changes to Received.

    • Note: This action automatically updates your "Quantity on Hand" in the Inventory module.

Step 4: Cancelling an Purchase Order

If the deal falls through:

  1. Click the on the Status dropdown and select Cancelled.

  2. Notify Vendor: Check this if you need to alert the supplier.

  3. Confirm: The status changes to Cancelled.


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