Drop Shipping Purchase Orders Module for v1.3.8

[srturner47]

marksu -- Thanks for the feedback. Sorry it sounds like this mod won't work for you. I must admit though, I don't quite understand why your model numbers differ from the supplier model numbers. The simplest solution would be to just have model numbers that are the same.

One problem that I have been considering addressing (and this actually has little to do with this mod) is that products with attributes often have different model numbers with suppliers. Hence, it would be nice if changing an attribute could change the model number. I remember someone saying that this might be a feature of 1.4, so I never tackled this problem. But, it bugs me more and more everyday. I have to sit around and figure out model numbers for products with attributes before sending POs to my supplier. If this isn't a feature of v4, I may end up tackling this issue.

As for shipping fees and comments fields, I am hesitant to start adding features that many people may not need and even find annoying. For example, I wouldn't want my subcontractors to enter shipping fees, and I'd prefer any issues or comment be sent to my email address. However, if you want to implement this yourself, it shouldn't be to hard. Just add the field to your database and add a place in the form to enter this data when a subcontractor enters tracking info.

[gypsydogg]

Is there a way to have the system CC me the email with the PO when I sent the PO to the sub-contractor?

[Mustang394]

Is there a way to have the system CC me the email with the PO when I sent the PO to the sub-contractor?

Yes, add your email after the sub contractors seperated by a coma, works great for me.

example:

[email protected],[email protected]

Keith

[Mustang394]

marksu -- Thanks for the feedback. Sorry it sounds like this mod won't work for you. I must admit though, I don't quite understand why your model numbers differ from the supplier model numbers. The simplest solution would be to just have model numbers that are the same.

I think he is refering to different supplier use different stock numbers. Which may not be the same as the manufactors Model Number. This is a limat######## of zen cart not the mod.

However it would be nice to be able to modify the PO before it is sent. Let say supplier A uses X model number but is out of stock, supplier be has it but used a different model number. I can't change that once the order is placed.

Keith

[gypsydogg]

One more thing, when the PO is emailed, the link provided to the subcontractors to enter the tracking info is giving a double / after my domain. It currently looks like this:

<a href="http://www.mydomain.com//confirm_track_sub.php?x=0&y=23">http://www.mydomain.com//confirm_track_sub.php?x=0&y=23</a>

Where is it pulling that from? How can I fix it?

[srturner47]

Mustang394 - You can modify the any part of the PO including the model number. Just click on the "Review before sending" checkbox. Of course, this won't modify the packing list or the text file attachment(text file attachments only with v4), but it will allow you to edit the email as you see fit to change the model number. I do it all the time when I have attributes that have different model numbers with a subcontractor. Also, if you need to change the model number in your system and the packing list/text file attachment, you can use the edit orders mod.

gypsydogg - Yes, I am aware of the double slash in the email. It was there before I started working on the mod. However, it doesn't seem to affect the link, and my philosophy is if it ain't broke don't fix it!

[smoke133]

Is there a way so that you can have the order saved as a text delimiter file and saved to the email then sent to the supplier?

[ztrek]

So here's a question - how hard would it be to have the system hold the orders and send them out once in a batch (in one email) at a pre-specified time? We send all of our orders at 2pm everyday.

Couldn't this be done via a cron job?

[srturner47]

smoke133 - Yes. Version 4 supports custom text file attachments. See my signature link for more information.

ztrek - This mod would require some modifications to send the orders automatically via a cron job, but it certainly could be done. I know this is a popular feature, and I have considered implementing it. However, I haven't gotten around to it yet.

[sublime19]

Love this module so far, I do have a couple suggestions for improvements.

1. be able to include our account number when submiting to a SC
2. be able to attatch files, such as another pdf