Introducing minimum order settings for producers

We’re excited to announce a new feature that empowers producers on our marketplace with greater flexibility and control over their order management. Until now, producers could set a minimum order amount, but it only served as a warning to buyers, allowing orders to be placed below the threshold. Producers had the option to cancel these orders, but there was no way to block them entirely.

With this update, producers now have the option to block orders that fall below their specified minimum order amount. This means that buyers will no longer be able to place orders under the threshold if the producer chooses to enforce it.

This new feature brings valuable benefits to both producers and buyers:

For Producers: More Control and Flexibility

1. Enforce Minimum Order Amounts: Producers can now choose to prevent orders from being placed if they don’t meet the minimum requirement, helping protect margins and operational efficiency.
2. Customize to Business Needs: Producers can decide whether they want to enforce the minimum order as a hard block or keep it as a soft warning, providing flexibility based on business strategy.
3. Reduce Unnecessary Cancellations: With the hard block option, producers can avoid the need to cancel orders that fall below the desired threshold, streamlining their workflow and improving customer satisfaction.
4. Enhance Profitability: By ensuring orders meet the necessary minimum value, producers can better cover production, shipping, and logistical costs, ensuring each sale is profitable.

For Buyers: Transparent and Seamless Purchasing

1. Clear Expectations: Buyers will now have clearer guidelines when placing an order, knowing upfront whether their order meets the producer’s minimum requirements, preventing confusion or potential cancellations.
2. Efficient Ordering: This change helps buyers avoid wasted time on placing orders that may not be accepted, allowing them to adjust their order amounts right away.
3. Improved Experience: Fewer order cancellations mean a smoother buying experience, as the hard block ensures that only eligible orders can be placed.

We believe this new feature will strengthen relationships between producers and buyers by setting clear expectations and offering greater flexibility. Producers can now align their order policies more closely with their business operations, while buyers will have a more transparent and seamless purchasing experience.

Thank you for being a valued part of our marketplace, and we look forward to seeing how this feature enhances your experience!