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Suppliers and purchase orders

For Owners & managers · 4 min read · Last reviewed 2026-08-04

Purchasing closes the inventory loop. Keep a list of suppliers, raise a purchase order when stock runs low, and receive it when the delivery arrives so on-hand goes up and costs are recorded.

The inventory stock-levels screen
Received purchase orders top up the on-hand stock you track here.

Add suppliers

Open Suppliers and add each vendor you buy from. You’ll pick one when raising a PO.

Raise a purchase order

  1. From POs, start a new purchase order and choose the supplier.
  2. Add the variants and quantities you’re ordering. Low-stock items are the usual candidates.
  3. Send it to the supplier.

Receive stock

When the delivery lands, receive it against the PO. On-hand for the active store goes up by the received quantities and the movement is logged, so your stock levels and valuation stay accurate.

Frequently asked

Can I receive a partial delivery?
Yes — receive the quantities that actually arrived; the PO reflects what is still outstanding.

Put it into practice.

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