The problem
What gets in the way
Purchasers need a traceable bridge from items needed to a supplier commitment.
Practical answer
What you can do
Purchasers need a traceable bridge from items needed to a supplier commitment.
- Record the shortage
- Create purchase requests
- Select compatible requests
- Issue one PO
Kaijuu
How Kaijuu helps
Kaijuu helps you turn known shortages into stock requests and compatible multi-line purchase orders.
Business example
Twelve lighting kits reveal three supplier shortages
Open orders need shades, cord sets and ceiling roses from the same lighting supplier.
| Product | Needed | Available | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamp shade | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Cord set | 12 | 9 | 3 |
| Ceiling rose | 12 | 12 | 0 |
- Confirm the uncovered quantities
- Prepare the supplier purchase order
- Record receipts and keep any balance open
Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions
Does this change the customer's Shopify order?
No. The product and quantity on the Shopify order stay the same. Kaijuu shows your team the individual items needed to prepare it.
Which orders can my team see?
Kaijuu can show the orders that Shopify makes available to the app under your store's permissions.
Can any Shopify merchant install Kaijuu today?
Availability details will be shared here when Kaijuu opens to merchants.