The Product Manifest in Ooooby is an essential tool designed to streamline your order fulfilment process by providing a detailed list of all items needed to complete the orders for a specific delivery event. This guide highlights how to access and interpret the Product Manifest to ensure accurate and efficient preparation of your deliveries.
What is the Product Manifest?
The Product Manifest acts as an automated order/pick list, organizing items by supplier/grower and differentiating between add-ons and items included in set veg boxes. It accounts for customer exclusions, offering a precise overview of the quantities required to fulfill all orders within a delivery event.
Ensuring Accurate Totals
For the manifest to provide accurate totals, it's crucial to enter the specific amounts of each produce item you're adding to your set veg boxes in the Produce Details. This allows the system to calculate the total weights needed for each item. Notably, this step can be completed even if you choose not to disclose box contents to customers, as the information can remain unpublished.
Accessing the Product Manifest
Create the event: First, ensure you've created the delivery event and inputted all necessary details.
Navigate to Product Manifest: In the Delivery Event Details, find and click on the Product Manifest button to view the automated list.
Download as CSV: For further analysis or printing, you can download the manifest as a CSV file by clicking the Download CSV button at the bottom of the page.
Understanding the CSV File
The CSV version of the Product Manifest includes several columns that provide detailed information about each item:
IsBoxProduce Column: Indicates whether the item is included in the set boxes (TRUE/1) or if it's an add-on product (FALSE/0). This distinction helps in organizing the packing process.
IsProduceGroup Field: Shows if an item is part of a produce group, suggesting it may serve as a substitute to address a shortfall of another item in the box. This feature is particularly useful for managing inventory and ensuring all boxes are complete.
Benefits of Using the Product Manifest
Efficient Packing: Streamlines the packing process by clearly listing all necessary items, reducing the chance of errors.
Inventory Management: Helps in preparing orders for procurement by specifying exact quantities needed from suppliers.
Customization Compliance: Ensures customer preferences and exclusions are accurately reflected in each order.
Conclusion
By effectively utilising the Product Manifest, Ooooby hubs can enhance their order fulfilment efficiency, ensuring that all customer orders are prepared accurately and on time. This tool not only aids in inventory control but also supports a smooth operational workflow, contributing to overall customer satisfaction.
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