Dropshipping

The dropshipping procedure refers to the process of fulfilling customer orders without holding inventory. Instead, you partner with suppliers who ship the products directly to your customers.

Dropshipping Supplier Setup: For dropshipping, create the supplier profiles and configure them to handle shipping directly to the customers.

In Purchase > Supplier, ensure that each dropship supplier is marked with the correct shipping method.
Configure the Dropshipping rules such that when an order is placed for a product under this supplier, the supplier handles the shipping directly to the customer.

Cin7 Core-to-Cin7 Core Networking: Businesses can link up with their suppliers and customers, enabling automated order processing and invoice creation without the need for manual data entry. This is explained further below.

Products: Ensure the dropship products in your inventory is linked to the correct dropshipping supplier.

Go to Inventory > Products and either add new products or modify existing ones.
Mark these products as Dropship and ensure that they are linked to the correct supplier.

Go to the Suppliers tab. Add suppliers with + or Add more items, this is necessary for dropshipping to be enabled.
Check the Dropship box next to a supplier name to enable dropshipping of that product. Only one supplier can be checked as the dropship supplier.

Sales Order Creation: A customer orders a dropshipping product from your eCommerce store or another sales channel (e.g., Shopify). Cin7 will automatically route the order to the relevant supplier that is assigned to the product.

Allocation of Stock: When the sales order is confirmed, Cin7 Core will trigger the dropshipping supplier to ship directly to the customer, but no physical stock is handled by you. Cin7 will only deduct the quantity from your system for reporting.

Wink Reports: Set up reports for dropshipped orders to track the fulfillment status and cost associated with each dropshipping transaction. These reports will give you a clear view of sales, supplier payouts, and inventory movements for both processes. If you're interested, please let us know, and we can arrange a demo.

Cin7 Core-to-Cin7 Core Networking

This is a method in the system that allows you to connect two or more Cin7 Core instances so that they can share data in real-time.

Establish Connections Between Cores: If a supplier or customer has an active account, you can send them an invitation to connect via Cin7 Core-to-Cin7 Core Networking directly from within Cin7 Core.

Go to Settings > Reference Books > Your Company > Core to Core Networking > click on Send an Invite

In the 'Send Email' window, click the + button next to the 'To' field to view a list of customers and suppliers using Cin7 Core. Select the checkboxes next to the customers and/or suppliers you want to add, then click 'Add.' You can add multiple customers and suppliers at once.

Customize the email template, including the Subject and Body, if needed. Ensure that you don’t remove your organization’s network key or legal/trading name from the body of the email.
Once you're happy with the invitation, click 'Send.
After sending the invitation email, the partner's information in the Network Connections table will be updated. The 'Is invite sent' box will be checked, and the Status will change to 'Waiting to connect.' Once the supplier or customer accepts the invitation, the Status will update to 'Connected'. If a supplier or customer with an active Cin7 Core account doesn’t appear in the Network Connections table, you can manually enter their registered email address as the recipient in the invitation.

Contacts that are connected via the Cin7 Core network are marked with a Connected icon.

Sending a Purchase Order to a Supplier through Cin7 Core-to-Cin7 Core Network

Create the Purchase Order:

In Cin7 Core, go to the Purchases section and create a new Purchase Order.
Add the products you need, specifying quantities, pricing, and any other necessary details.

Select the Supplier:

Choose the supplier from your list of connected partners. This will be one that is already linked via Cin7 Core-to-Cin7 Core Network.
If the supplier is not in the list, you may need to invite them to connect first by sending an invitation through the Network Connections table.
Ensure that the supplier’s contact information and delivery addresses are accurate before proceeding.

Send the Purchase Order:

Once your order is complete and ready to send, click Send via Cin7 Core-to-Cin7 Core.
The system will automatically send the Purchase Order to the supplier’s Cin7 Core account.

Confirmation:

Upon successful transmission, the supplier’s account will receive the Purchase Order, and the status of the order in your system will update to reflect the transaction.
The supplier will be notified and can respond, process, and fulfill the order accordingly.

The Cin7 Core-to-Cin7 Core Network makes the ordering process faster and smoother. It ensures clear communication, real-time updates, and quicker order fulfillment. By using this system, you can easily manage orders, reduce manual work, and keep inventory accurate. With everything updated instantly, businesses can run more efficiently and work better with suppliers.