Place a Purchase Order by Placing a CSV File on FTP with Magento

Enhance your purchase order placements in Magento by employing CSV files on FTP with Dropday. Simplify the connection with Magento, create order rules, and configure FTP settings with your supplier for precise and speedy order management.

This feature is

Partially ready / beta

Partially ready / beta

The use of CSV files for purchase orders within Magento often entails a manual and complicated process. While the CSV format is widely adopted for its convenience, the manual creation, formatting, and placement of these files on an FTP server can be cumbersome. The manual management of these files is susceptible to human error and often results in delays and inaccuracies, impacting overall business performance.

How can Dropday help you with this?

How can Dropday help you with this?

Dropday offers a transformative solution by automating the entire process of placing purchase orders through CSV files on FTP with Magento. This automation significantly improves efficiency, reduces the risk of errors, and liberates time and effort for other vital business tasks.

How to Place a Purchase Order by Placing a CSV File on FTP with Magento

Here’s how to employ Dropday to automate purchase orders with CSV files on FTP in Magento:

  1. Sign-up at Dropday: Begin by registering on Dropday to unlock its full range of automation features.

  2. Connect with Magento (follow the instructions):

    • Navigate to Dropday’s integrations page.

    • Choose Magento and provide your store's specifics.

    • Complete the setup according to the guided instructions to ensure a successful connection.

  3. Setup a Rule to Decide Which Order Lines Are Going to Be Shipped:

    • Visit the Rules section in Dropday.

    • Formulate and specify a rule to identify the orders to be processed.

    • Preserve this rule for consistent application to subsequent orders.

  4. Configure Your Supplier with CSV File on FTP Method:

    • Access the Supplier settings within Dropday.

    • Select the CSV file on FTP method.

    • Provide the requisite FTP information, such as server address, username, password, and directory path.

    • Validate and save these configurations.

Once configured, Dropday automatically takes care of all qualifying purchase orders in your Magento store by creating and placing CSV files on the specified FTP server. This automation replaces manual intervention with an automated, precise, and swift process.

The advantages of Placing a Purchase Order by Placing a CSV File on FTP with Magento

By integrating Dropday for purchase order placements through CSV files on FTP with Magento, merchants transform a historically complex and time-consuming task into a smooth and efficient operation. This advancement not only streamlines the entire ordering process but also enables businesses to focus on growth, innovation, and customer satisfaction.