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Topic summary
Main issue: Automate sending orders to multiple suppliers who aren’t integrated with Shopify.
Key approach:
- Use Shopify’s “Custom Fulfillment Services” (a feature that lets you assign a custom fulfiller per product). When such a product is ordered, Shopify auto-sends an email to the supplier with product and shipping details so they can ship promptly.
Settlement and billing:
- Shopify does not handle supplier payments in this workflow. Suppliers should invoice you; settle monthly or per order outside Shopify based on your agreement.
- To track and organize what you owe, consider purchase-order apps (e.g., “Purchase Orders Pro”). If a supplier lacks invoicing, the process remains manual on their side.
Latest update / open question:
- A user asked whether the supplier’s email shows the retail sale price or only order/shipping details. This is not answered in the thread and needs clarification of the email contents or settings.
Status: Guidance provided on fulfillment; payment and price-visibility questions remain open.