While dropshipping frees you from inventory and warehousing hassles, managing vendor relationships, tracking orders, and ensuring timely fulfillment can quickly become complex as you scale.

An ERP system with robust dropshipping features streamlines these processes by automating purchase orders, syncing vendor pricing, and providing real-time order tracking. This ensures operational efficiency, reduces errors, and helps you maintain a competitive edge in a fast-paced market.

Odoo Dropshipping feature integrates seamlessly into your operations, offering automation and ease of use.

In this blog, we’ll guide you through configuring and utilizing Odoo’s dropshipping feature step-by-step, ensuring you can unlock its full potential for your eCommerce store.

Step-by-Step Guide to Using Odoo Dropshipping for your Ecommerce Store

1. Setup Dropshipping in Odoo

Before using dropshipping, you need to activate it within Odoo’s Inventory module:

• Go to Inventory > Configuration > Settings.
• In the Logistics section, enable the Dropshipping option.
• Save your settings.

This step unlocks the dropshipping functionality in Odoo and allows you to configure it on a product level.

2. Configuring Dropshipping Products in Odoo

Dropshipping can be applied to products you don’t want to stock in your inventory. Here’s how you set it up:

Navigate to Products:

• Go to Sales > Products and select the product you want to enable for dropshipping.
• If it’s a new product, click Create and enter the necessary details.

Enable Dropshipping Route:

• In the product form, navigate to the Inventory tab.
• Under the Routes section, check the box for Dropship.

Assign a Vendor:

• Scroll to the Purchase tab.
• Add the vendor(s) who will fulfill this product under the Vendors section.
• Specify the Vendor Price List, which determines the cost price Odoo will use when creating POs.

3. Processing a Dropshipping Order

Once your products are configured, handling dropshipping sales is straightforward:

Create a Sales Order:

• Go to Sales > Orders > Create and enter the customer’s details.
• Select the dropshipping product and specify the quantity.

Confirm the Sales Order:

• Upon confirmation, Odoo will automatically:
• Generate a Purchase Order (PO) for the vendor configured for the product.
• Link the PO to the sales order.

Cost Price Automation:

• Odoo fetches the cost price directly from the vendor’s pricelist, ensuring accurate financial management.

4. Managing the Dropshipping Process in Odoo

Odoo’s automated workflow makes the next steps effortless:

Validate the Purchase Order:

• In the Purchase module, validate the purchase order created for the dropshipping product.
• This ensures the vendor is notified to fulfill the order.

Track Shipping:

• In the Inventory module, monitor the delivery status under the Dropship operation type.

Invoice and Billing:

• Once the order is shipped, Odoo automatically generates a vendor bill for the purchase.
• You can validate and reconcile this bill through the Accounting module.

Tips for Optimizing Dropshipping Business with Odoo

• Maintain Accurate Vendor Pricelists: Regularly update vendor costs to ensure profitability.
• Use Multiple Vendors: Configure multiple vendors for the same product to maintain supply chain flexibility.
• Train Your Team: Ensure your team understands Odoo’s workflows for efficient dropshipping management.
• Monitor Vendor Performance: Use Odoo’s reporting tools to evaluate vendor reliability and delivery times.

Implementing the Odoo Dropshipping feature simplifies your eCommerce operations, reduces overhead, and enables scalability. Following the steps outlined in this guide, you can configure Odoo to handle dropshipping seamlessly, empowering your business to focus on growth.

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