# **Purchase Order** **Software to Automate Procurement** Struggling to keep up with purchase orders, vendor communication, receiving merchandise, and reconciliation? Purchase order (PO) software helps you automate purchasing workflows so you can focus on growing your ecommerce business. [Request a Demo](/content/solutions/ecommerce-shipping-fulfillment/purchasing-software#form-2/index.html) ## **What can you achieve with PO software?** A purchase order system automates repetitive tasks and ensures adequate inventory levels. This gives you more time to focus on controlling cost drivers. ### **Prevent stockouts and missed sales** Keep the right amount of stock on-hand. Automatically determine needed quantities based on demand or low inventory, create purchase orders, and send them to vendors. ## **Send the right quantity to Amazon FBA** Use past Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) sales data and current FBA inventory to calculate the precise quantity you need to restock for FBA. Automatically send stock to Amazon at the right time. ## **Save time and reduce manual labor** No need to manually check inventory and determine what to purchase. PO software automatically calculates what you need, then creates, sends, and tracks purchase orders. ## **What can a purchase order system do for you?** Purchasing features \| Sellercloud - YouTube Tap to unmute [Purchasing features \| Sellercloud](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TerY-2IRYVk) [Sellercloud](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9RU5Ht4Ys_p3b1I6xQaQNQ) **Enable data-driven purchasing decisions** PO systems gather your data to monitor product performance, costs, and stock requirements in real time. You gain the visibility to make smart, strategic choices. **Predict purchasing needs and restock** When your inventory levels run low, the platform's advanced algorithms predict your purchasing needs based on past sales, generate a PO, and email it to your vendor. **Keep inventory updated in real time** When your warehouse team receives a delivery from a vendor, the PO system automatically syncs new inventory values with all your connected sales channels. ## **Purchase order system key features** Purchasing is faster and easier with the right tools. PO systems centralize data and workflows for product cost, vendor relationship management, tracking, and more. ### **Track product costs** Automatically track the costs associated with each item including shipping, tariffs and more. ### **Automate PO creation** Automatically create purchase orders when the system senses that inventory levels are low. ### **Manage vendor relationships** Manage your vendor contact info, products, and purchase history all from a single platform. ### **Approve purchase orders** Maintain full control by ensuring that Purchase Orders are only sent to vendors after approval. ### **Manage containers** Organize receiving processes for a larger number of POs by putting them into shipping containers. ### **Automate dropshipping** A purchase order can be automatically created for your vendor once a dropship is requested. ### **Support multiple warehouses** Easily manage inventory across locations, allocate stock to specific warehouses, and track quantities in real-time. ### **Lot number and expiry tracking** Track lot numbers and expiration dates for your perishable inventory items from receiving through fulfillment. ### **Track serial numbers** Link an item’s serial number to the related order and customer to track serial numbers from PO to delivery. ## **Compare Descartes PO systems** ### **Best for Amazon FBA purchase orders** [Descartes Sellercloud™](/content/solutions/ecommerce-shipping-fulfillment/products/descartes-sellercloud/index.html) is an all-in-one inventory, order, warehouse, catalog, listing, and purchase order management system. Features: [automate purchase orders](https://sellercloud.com/features/purchasing/), [predictive restocking for FBA](https://sellercloud.com/solutions/fba-solutions/), [demand forecasting and predictive purchasing](https://sellercloud.com/solutions/predictive-purchasing/), vendor management, and more . [Learn More](https://sellercloud.com/solutions/predictive-purchasing/) ### **Best automation for Shopify sellers** Descartes Finale™ inventory management system for Shopify sellers includes procurement software. Features:  auto-generated purchase orders, [recommendations to transfer between locations](https://www.finaleinventory.com/procurement-suite/replenishment),  [an automated bill of lading (BOL)](https://www.finaleinventory.com/procurement-suite/bill-of-lading), vendor management, and more. [Learn More](https://www.finaleinventory.com/features/purchasing-and-procurement-software/) [Request a Demo](/content/solutions/ecommerce-shipping-fulfillment/purchasing-software#form-2/index.html) ## **Achieve measurable results** Improve operational performance with Descartes solutions 0% ### LESS MANUAL WORK LESS MANUAL WORK by 70 percent. 0% ### CUTS IN SAFETY STOCK CUTS IN SAFETY STOCK by 200 percent. 0% ### FULFILLMENT ACCURACY FULFILLMENT ACCURACY by 99 percent. [Request a Demo](/content/solutions/ecommerce-shipping-fulfillment/purchasing-software#form-2/index.html) ## **Automate procurement workflows** _“The purchase order starts in [Descartes] Sellercloud, then it goes to the vendor. When the vendor gets the purchase order, it ships the item. That updates Sellercloud, then, boom—the inventory is updated on all our sales channels. It’s awesome how it works.”_ **Vicki Reale, Co-Owner, eBodyboarding.com** [**Read Success Story**](https://sellercloud.com/our-customers/case-studies/ebodyboarding-com-case-study/) ## **Master inventory and purchase order management** ### **Update inventory everywhere** "What I like best about [Descartes] Sellercloud is the fact that purchasing and inventory management is in one system with all ecommerce marketplaces integration. It simplifies multiple tasks as I only have to list an item once, and then with a click on a button list it on all marketplaces. We avoid overselling, we can predict purchasing, and a lot more!” **On [G2](https://www.g2.com/products/sellercloud/reviews/sellercloud-review-255751)** ## **FAQs** **Does Descartes provide purchasing software for ecommerce businesses?** Yes. Descartes provides purchasing and replenishment capabilities through Descartes Sellercloud and Descartes Finale. These systems help ecommerce businesses create POs, manage suppliers, track inbound inventory, and automate replenishment based on demand and stock levels. **What software is best for PO tracking?** Popular PO tracking tools include Cin7, Descartes Sellercloud, QuickBooks Commerce (formerly TradeGecko), and Descartes Finale. The best option depends on your purchasing volume, supplier complexity, and need for real-time inventory and order visibility. **How much do Descartes’ purchasing solutions cost?** Pricing varies based on SKU count, order volume, supplier complexity, integrations, and forecasting needs. Businesses typically receive customized pricing. Contact Descartes for a tailored quote. **Can I manage vendor relationships, product costs, and purchase history in one system with Descartes?** Yes. Descartes Sellercloud and Descartes Finale allow you to manage vendors, track product costs, and maintain detailed purchase history in one system. This helps you monitor supplier performance, control margins, and make more informed purchasing decisions. **Does Descartes provide inventory planning software to support better purchasing decisions?** Yes. Descartes Finale, Descartes Sellercloud, and Descartes ForecastMine™ provide reporting and forecasting tools that help analyze sales trends, supplier performance, and demand patterns. This supports smarter purchasing decisions, better replenishment timing, and improved inventory planning. **Can Descartes’ software accommodate multi-warehouse operations and complex replenishment rules?** Yes. Descartes Sellercloud and Descartes Finale support multi-warehouse operations and advanced replenishment rules. You can manage stock across locations, set reorder points, and automate purchasing workflows based on demand, lead times, and inventory thresholds. ## **Customer success stories** ### **One Solution for Inventory, Purchasing, Listing, and More** Road Entertainment was a multichannel ecommerce business, selling on Amazon, Walmart, Sears, and Newegg marketplaces, and its own website. When the company outgrew its self-built software, it was time to find an all-in-one solution. [read Success Story about **One Solution for Inventory, Purchasing, Listing, and More**](https://sellercloud.com/our-customers/case-studies/road-entertainment-case-study/) **Managing Purchasing and Inventory in One Place** First Choice Online sells a wide variety of products, from beauty products to electronics and pharmaceuticals. Before, as the business grew, it was harder to track processes, reporting was fractured, and they could not improve efficiency. What changed? [read Success Story about **Managing Purchasing and Inventory in One Place**](https://sellercloud.com/our-customers/case-studies/first-choice-online-case-study/) ### **Efficiently Expanding from Amazon FBA to FBM** Palatize was an FBA (Fulfillment By Amazon) business selling groceries and household goods. When it expanded to Fulfilled By Merchant, the old ecommerce solution couldn’t keep up with purchase orders, listings, and fulfillment operations. [read Success Story about **Efficiently Expanding from Amazon FBA to FBM**](https://sellercloud.com/our-customers/case-studies/palatize-case-study/) ### **Looking to reduce costly excess inventory?** Order inventory in the exact quantities you need with predictive purchasing software. Automatically create and send purchase orders to restock and update inventory levels for your channels. [Request a Demo](/content/solutions/ecommerce-shipping-fulfillment/purchasing-software#form-2/index.html) ## **Featured content** **Mastering Purchasing and Receiving with Descartes Sellercloud** Learn how to manage warehouse operations with software [WATCH WEBINAR about **Mastering Purchasing and Receiving with Descartes Sellercloud**](https://sellercloud.com/resources/webinars/mastering-purchasing-and-receiving-with-sellercloud/) **Explore Predictive Purchasing and Predictive Restocking** Highlights from the Descartes Sellercloud User Conference [WATCH WEBINAR about **Explore Predictive Purchasing and Predictive Restocking**](https://sellercloud.com/resources/webinars/predictive-purchasing-and-predictive-restocking-sellercloud-user-conference-webinar-2021/) **Eliminate 7 Common Ecommerce Purchasing Headaches** Learn how to solve inventory management problems [read THE BLOG about **Eliminate 7 Common Ecommerce Purchasing Headaches**](https://sellercloud.com/blog/7-common-e-commerce-purchasing-headaches-and-how-to-solve-them/) ### Looking to meet with a solution expert? 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