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How to Setup Vendors and Suppliers in SKUSavvy Shopify WMS

Introduction

Welcome back to our Gava YouTube channel! Today, we're diving into the essential topic of setting up vendors and suppliers in SKUSavvy, specifically focusing on how to integrate them with your Shopify store. If you have recently imported your Shopify store, you may have noticed a list of vendors. Let’s explore how you can effectively manage these vendors and the products associated with them.

Understanding Vendors and Suppliers

When managing vendors, it's important to note that a supplier can act as a vendor if they supply products from multiple brands. Essentially, you should set up your suppliers as vendors to enable comprehensive categorization of products by their respective brands. This organization is crucial for efficient inventory management.

Viewing Vendor Information

In SKUSavvy, you can view detailed information about each vendor, including product pricing, unit costs, and margin information. If you need to update the unit cost of products originally imported from Shopify, this information can be easily modified and sent back to Shopify, helping to maintain accurate records across both platforms.

Associating Products with Vendors

If you are using basic Shopify, each product can only be associated with a single vendor. To update or create new associations, you can directly add items to the vendor profile or create a new purchase order. When you create a purchase order, you can select the vendor and begin adding products. If the products are not previously associated with a vendor, you can establish that connection when placing the order.

Importing Products

Another way to efficiently manage vendor associations is through importing items using a CSV file. If a product has not yet been linked with a vendor during the import, SKUSavvy will automatically associate it with the specified vendor in the CSV.

Creating Purchase Orders

To update costs or modify product details, you can create a purchase order. You will have the option to select a vendor, adjust product costs, and review item details. If you have notifications turned on for vendors, an email will be sent to them once a purchase order is placed, allowing them to access a vendor portal.

Vendor Communication

Ensuring effective communication with your vendors is essential. When the notification setting is enabled and an email is configured, vendors will receive an email containing a link to the vendor portal. They can view the details of the purchase order, confirm delivery dates, and adjust quantities or costs as needed.

Exporting Vendor Data

For a comprehensive understanding of your vendor relationships, SKUSavvy allows you to export detailed reports. You can export price, unit cost, and margin information, as well as purchase history associated with each vendor. This feature aids in maintaining accurate and organized records.

Checking Vendor Associations Through Products

To find out which vendor carries specific products, navigate to the product variant section within SKUSavvy. There, you can view detailed unit cost and margin information, along with the associated purchase orders. This function streamlines the decision-making process regarding vendor partnerships.

In summary, effectively managing vendors and suppliers in SKUSavvy allows for optimized inventory management and improved supplier relationships. Make sure to connect your SKUSavvy account with your Shopify store to leverage these features.

Thank you for your support! We look forward to seeing you in our next video.

Keywords

  • Vendors
  • Suppliers
  • SKUSavvy
  • Shopify
  • Purchase Orders
  • Inventory Management
  • Vendor Associations
  • CSV Import
  • Vendor Portal
  • Cost Updates

FAQ

1. How do I set up vendors in SKUSavvy?
To set up vendors, you should import your Shopify store data, and then create profiles for each supplier as a vendor. This allows for organized associations with products.

2. Can I associate multiple brands with a single supplier?
Yes, you can associate multiple brands with a supplier by treating the supplier as a vendor in SKUSavvy.

3. How can I update product costs after importing from Shopify?
You can manually update the unit cost for products in SKUSavvy, and this updated information can be sent back to Shopify.

4. What happens if I import products that are not linked to a vendor?
If products are imported without a vendor association, SKUSavvy will automatically link them to the specified vendor during the import process.

5. How can vendors communicate with me regarding purchase orders?
If you turn on notification settings and provide an email for the vendor, they will receive a notification with a link to the vendor portal, enabling efficient communication regarding purchase orders.

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