Introduction to Inbounding
1. Introduction to Inbounding:
Inbound -how to send your inventory to Swift Fulfill ?
2. Creating a Purchase Order:
- Access the purchase orders section and click "Create PO" in the upper right-hand corner.
- Search for the designated warehouse and specify the vendor (can use a vendor from the company name or actual supplier).
3. PO Number and Tags:
- Assign an internal PO number (e.g., PO-TA, 00003).
- Tags are crucial for understanding inbound shipments, with three types: SFF-freight, SFF (small packages), and SFF-container (for container shipments).
4. Tracking Information:
- Include tracking information, order date, and expected date.
5. Back Orders and Reorders:
- Options to add back orders and reorders to the purchase order.
- Reorders are based on the quantity set for each product.
6.*Adding Products to PO:
- Search for and add specific products (e.g., Lip Balm, Hair Brush).
- Specify quantities for each product.
- You cannot currently add kit products to the PO, please enter the kit components
7. Sell Ahead Quantity:
- An option to set a sell-ahead quantity if wanting to sell inventory before it arrives at the warehouse.
8. Saving the Purchase Order:
- Click "Save" to complete the purchase order.
9. PO Management:
- Return to the PO Management screen to view all created POs.
10. Tracking and Status:
- Quantities set during creation are visible; the status will switch to "closed" when the inventory is received by Swift Fulfill.
11. Additional Features:
- Upload and export to CSV, edit columns, and filter based on status, warehouse, receipt, and tags.
- Encouragement to use tags for creating custom reports based on supplier, product, or other criteria.