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Product lists help you organize and quickly order from your frequently ordered items.
What Are Product Lists?
Product lists are custom collections of products that you create to:
- Group frequently ordered items together
- Organize products by category or use case
- Speed up repeat ordering
- Create templates for regular orders
Examples:
- “Weekly Produce Order”
- “Weekend Bakery Items”
- “Monthly Dry Goods”
- “Special Event Supplies”
Creating a Product List
Step 1: Access Product Lists
While browsing a vendor’s products:
- Look for Product Lists dropdown or button
- Click to open the product list selector
Step 2: Create New List
- Click Create New List or the ”+” button
- Enter a name for your list (e.g., “Weekly Produce”)
- Optionally add a description
- Save the list
Step 3: Add Products to List
To add products to your list:
Method 1: While Browsing
- Find a product you want to add
- Click the “Add to List” button/icon on the product
- Select which list to add it to
- Product is saved to that list
Method 2: From Basket
- Add products to your basket as usual
- Before completing order, select “Save basket as list”
- Name your list
- All basket items are saved to the new list
Using Product Lists
Viewing List Products
To see only products from a specific list:
- Open the product list dropdown
- Select a list from your saved lists
- The product view filters to show only products in that list
- You can now add these products to your basket
Default View vs. List View
- Default: Shows all vendor products (infinite scroll)
- List View: Shows only products in the selected list
Switch between views using the product list selector.
Ordering from a List
To place an order using a product list:
- Select your product list from the dropdown
- Browse the products in that list
- Add items to basket with desired quantities
- Complete your order as normal
This is much faster than searching for each product individually.
Managing Product Lists
Editing a List
To modify a product list:
- Select the list
- Click Edit List or the edit icon
- You can:
- Rename the list
- Update description
- Add more products
- Remove products from the list
- Save changes
Deleting Products from Lists
To remove a product from a list:
- View the list
- Find the product you want to remove
- Click the remove/delete button for that product
- Product is removed from the list (but still exists in vendor catalog)
Deleting a List
To delete an entire product list:
- Select or open the list
- Click Delete List button
- Confirm deletion
- The list is permanently removed
Note: Deleting a list doesn’t affect the actual products in the vendor’s catalog.
List Organization Tips
Create Purposeful Lists
- By Frequency: Daily, weekly, monthly orders
- By Category: Produce, dairy, meat, dry goods
- By Use Case: Breakfast items, dessert supplies, bar stock
- By Event: Catering events, special occasions
Keep Lists Updated
- Regularly review and update lists
- Remove discontinued products
- Add new frequently ordered items
- Adjust based on seasonal changes
Use Descriptive Names
- Clear names make lists easy to find
- Include frequency or purpose in the name
- Examples: “Monday Fresh Produce”, “Weekend Bakery”, “Monthly Staples”
List Benefits
- Save Time: No need to search for the same products repeatedly
- Reduce Errors: Ensure you don’t forget regular items
- Standardize Orders: Maintain consistency in what you order
- Quick Reordering: Place repeat orders in minutes
- Team Efficiency: Share lists approach across team members (if accounts are shared)
Advanced Use Cases
Template Orders
Create lists that serve as order templates:
- Create a list with all items for a specific type of order
- When placing that order, select the list
- Add all items to basket with one action (if bulk add feature exists)
- Adjust quantities as needed
- Complete order
Seasonal Lists
Create different lists for different seasons:
- “Summer Menu Items”
- “Winter Specials”
- “Holiday Supplies”
Switch between them as seasons change.
Multiple Lists per Vendor
You can create multiple lists for the same vendor:
- Different lists for different purposes
- Keep them organized with clear names
- Switch between lists as needed
Product List Selector
The product list dropdown shows:
- Default: All products (no filter)
- Your Lists: All custom lists you’ve created
- Quick Actions: Create new list, edit lists
Common Workflows
Weekly Ordering Workflow
- Select “Weekly Produce List”
- Add all items to basket with standard quantities
- Adjust quantities based on this week’s needs
- Complete order
- Repeat next week
Monthly Stock-Up
- Select “Monthly Staples List”
- Review list against current inventory
- Add needed items to basket
- Complete order
Event Preparation
- Create “Catering Event” list
- Add all special items needed
- Order when event is confirmed
- Reuse list for similar future events
Tips for Success
- Start with one or two lists: Don’t create too many at once
- Build lists organically: Add products as you order them regularly
- Review monthly: Keep lists current and relevant
- Name clearly: Use names that make sense to your whole team
- Leverage for training: New staff can use lists to learn standard orders
Troubleshooting
List Not Showing Products
- Verify you selected the correct list
- Check if products were properly added to the list
- Ensure vendor still offers those products
Cannot Add Product to List
- Confirm you’re logged in
- Verify product belongs to this vendor
- Try refreshing the page
List Disappeared
- Check you’re viewing the correct vendor
- Lists are vendor-specific
- Verify you didn’t accidentally delete it