[OFBiz] Users - Product Type definition

[Mark Mantarro]

I’m new to OFBIZ and implementing it for a wholesale distributor.  I’ve looked at the online documentation (kinda thin) and this user list, and I can’t seem to find a good definition of the different Product Types in the dropdown box.  Primarily, I am looking for a product type that does NOT require inventory.  

This company takes some items on consignment and simply wants a way to track the sales but does not keep track of the inventory as it changes constantly. The discussion on Dropshipping (http://lists.ofbiz.org/mailman/htdig/users/2004-June/thread.html#4309) is also very applicable but I didn’t see an answer that used the current trunk of OFBIZ.   In another system I have used this was called an Open PLU and simply ensured that the dollars were captured in the correct dept.

 

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Mark (using svn 5664)

 

 
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[Andrew Sykes]

Mark,

Sounds like you need to use the "Require Inventory" option on the
product page.

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Sykes Development Ltd

 
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[Si Chen-2]

Drop shipping is *almost* implemented. You can create products which
automatically trigger requirements whenever they are ordered and then
manually create purchase orders from those requirements. Drop shipping
basically involves automating this last step. If you want to try to
implement it for OFBiz I can help you through it.

Si

Mark Mantarro wrote:

> I’m new to OFBIZ and implementing it for a wholesale distributor. I’ve
> looked at the online documentation (kinda thin) and this user list,
> and I can’t seem to find a good definition of the different Product
> Types in the dropdown box. Primarily, I am looking for a product type
> that does NOT require inventory.
>
> This company takes some items on consignment and simply wants a way to
> track the sales but does not keep track of the inventory as it changes
> constantly. The discussion on Dropshipping
> (http://lists.ofbiz.org/mailman/htdig/users/2004-June/thread.html#4309)
> is also very applicable but I didn’t see an answer that used the
> current trunk of OFBIZ. In another system I have used this was called
> an Open PLU and simply ensured that the dollars were captured in the
> correct dept.
>
> Thanks
>
> Mark (using svn 5664)
>
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[Mark Mantarro]

Thanks, I'll wait for drop shipping to show up in the trunk.  Right now I
just need to know what product type will not show a negative ATP when I sell
it.  I've tried the require inventory flag and using the digital good type
but to no avail.
Where is a good definition of each of the product types and the reason to
use each?
Thanks
Mark

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Drop shipping is *almost* implemented. You can create products which
automatically trigger requirements whenever they are ordered and then
manually create purchase orders from those requirements. Drop shipping
basically involves automating this last step. If you want to try to
implement it for OFBiz I can help you through it.

Si

Mark Mantarro wrote:

> I'm new to OFBIZ and implementing it for a wholesale distributor. I've
> looked at the online documentation (kinda thin) and this user list,
> and I can't seem to find a good definition of the different Product
> Types in the dropdown box. Primarily, I am looking for a product type
> that does NOT require inventory.
>
> This company takes some items on consignment and simply wants a way to
> track the sales but does not keep track of the inventory as it changes
> constantly. The discussion on Dropshipping
> (http://lists.ofbiz.org/mailman/htdig/users/2004-June/thread.html#4309)
> is also very applicable but I didn't see an answer that used the
> current trunk of OFBIZ. In another system I have used this was called
> an Open PLU and simply ensured that the dollars were captured in the
> correct dept.
>
> Thanks
>
> Mark (using svn 5664)
>
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>
>
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>Users mailing list
>[hidden email]
>http://lists.ofbiz.org/mailman/listinfo/users
>

 
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