01
Build the smallest useful queue
Start with order number, product, custom text, quantity, due date and status. Add fields only when they change a production decision.
02
Do not lose the source order
Every work item should link back to the Shopify order so staff can confirm payment, shipping and customer context before dispatch.
Business example
Three custom cushions sorted by due date
Staff need a small work queue that keeps fabric and embroidery details tied to each Shopify order.
| Order | Product | Custom detail | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2101 | Cushion | Olive / MAYA | 14 Nov |
| #2102 | Cushion | Navy / ARUN | 15 Nov |
| #2103 | Bolster | Sand / LEO | 15 Nov |
- List the open custom lines
- Sort by due date
- Use the source order for payment and fulfilment checks
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Frequently asked questions
What should I check first?
Start with order number, product, custom text, quantity, due date and status. Add fields only when they change a production decision.
What result should I aim for?
Turn unfulfilled custom orders into a simple queue without building a full manufacturing system.