Overview & When to Use
What this feature does
Initial Orders & FOC Orders provides location-scoped order management for both initial orders and final order cutoff orders. You can view, edit, and submit orders for specific store locations, or use the "All Locations" filter for oversight across all stores. Order history is available for analyzing past performance and making informed ordering decisions.
When to use it
When placing initial orders for new comic releases
When managing Final Order Cutoff (FOC) orders before distributor deadlines
When reviewing order history to inform future ordering decisions
When comparing order performance across multiple store locations
Prerequisites
Access to ordering section in Manage Comics
Proper permissions for the store locations you want to manage
Product catalog imported with current titles and pricing
Key terms
Initial Orders – First orders placed for new comic releases
FOC (Final Order Cutoff) – Final deadline for placing orders with distributors
Order History – Historical record of past orders and leftover quantities
All Locations Filter – Read-only view across all store locations
How to Use Initial Orders & FOC Orders
Step-by-step
Managing Initial Orders
Go to Ordering → Initial Orders to access the Initial Orders page.
Select a specific store location from the location dropdown (if you have multiple locations).
Review the list of titles, publishers, distributors, and current order quantities.
Adjust order quantities and add notes as needed for the selected location.
Use the All Locations filter for a read-only overview across all stores.
Export order data using the Export button (scoped to selected location).
Submit orders when ready (only available for specific location views).
Managing FOC Orders
Go to Ordering → FOC Weekly to access the FOC orders page.
Select a specific store location to view and edit FOC orders for that location.
Review FOC titles, quantities, and any adjustments made.
Modify order quantities and add notes as needed (only in specific location view).
Use All Locations filter for read-only oversight across all stores.
Search and filter by title, distributor, or publisher within the selected location.
Finalize and submit FOC orders for the selected location to distributors.
Viewing Order History
Go to Ordering → Order History to access historical order data.
Select a specific location to view past orders and leftover quantities for that store.
Use All Locations filter to see combined order history across all stores.
Review past order quantities and leftover inventory data.
Analyze historical data to inform future ordering decisions.
Export order history data for further analysis or record keeping.
Using All Locations View
Select All Locations from the location filter on any ordering page.
View combined data from all store locations with clear location identifiers.
Note that editing is disabled in "All Locations" view (read-only).
Use this view for oversight and comparison across all stores.
Export data includes location identifiers for each item.
Switch back to specific location view to make edits or submit orders.
What you should see
Location dropdown filter (hidden for single-location stores)
Clear display of selected store name on each ordering page
Location identifiers in "All Locations" view showing which store each item belongs to
Read-only message when attempting to edit in "All Locations" view
Export functionality that respects your current filter selection
Order submission options only available for specific location views
Historical order data with leftover quantities for analysis
Screenshot
Tips
Use specific location views for editing and submitting orders
Use "All Locations" view for oversight and comparison across stores
Review order history regularly to inform future ordering decisions
Export order data for record keeping and analysis
Submit FOC orders before distributor deadlines to avoid missing out on titles
Check leftover quantities in order history to adjust future order quantities
Troubleshooting
Can't edit orders in "All Locations" view – Select a specific location to enable editing
Can't submit orders – Ensure you're viewing a specific location, not "All Locations"
Missing location filters – You may have only one location; filters are hidden for single-location stores
Export includes all locations when you want specific location – Check that you haven't selected "All Locations" filter
Order history not showing recent orders – Verify you've selected the correct location and check for any data processing delays