Orders

What it's for

Managing larger, B2B-style orders that take time to fulfill — as opposed to a quick walk-in retail sale (which uses the Point of Sale module).

How it works

1. Create an Order: Start by selecting a real Customer record (not free-typed text). This keeps your customer history accurate and links orders to that customer's full order history.
2. Add Items: Add line items, quantities, and prices to the order.
3. Track Statuses: Track the order through its lifecycle statuses: Pending → In Production → Ready → Delivered.
4. Fulfillment: When an order is delivered, the relevant finished-goods stock is deducted safely. Even if two orders try to claim the same limited stock at the exact same time, only one can succeed, completely preventing overselling.

Pro Tip: Orders connect directly to Invoicing, so you can generate a bill straight from a completed order without having to re-enter any data.