Option required: None  
Allowed profile: Brand manager can manage all status and Sales representatives can manage all status from Open for buyer to Confirmed. 

Every order that has been placed through Le New Black has a status that indicates its state. Order status can only be changed by brand managers or sales representatives by simply clicking on the desired status and Save. Furthermore, you can make a note and send the message directly to the customer in the order.

• Managing the order status
• Changing an order's status
• Making the note and sending the message in order
  
  

Managing the orders status

• Draft: Order is only visible and editable by brand members
  
  
• Open for buyer: Order has been sent to the buyer, available for their edit
  
  
• Open for brand: Buyer has made their final edit and confirmed order on their side
  
  
• Confirmed: Brand has reviewed and validated the order
  
  
• Invoicing: Order has been confirmed and brand will issue an invoice accordingly. To generate an invoice of that order, read more about creating invoices
  
  
• Closed: Brand has fully delivered and invoiced the order
  
  
• Canceled: Brand has canceled the order and stopped the process
  
  

Changing an order's status

To change the status an order's status:

1. Go to the Orders > Orders menu
   
   
2. Click to enter the relevant PO number
   
   
3. Click on the status to which you wish to switch the order
   
   
4. Click on Apply
   
   

Allowed actions depend on the user profile and status. Read more about the order workflow.

Adding private notes and sending comments

After the order is created, you can add a private note which is only visible on the brand's side. You can also send a message to the customer directly to follow up or discuss the details of the order. To add a private note and/or a message, enter the order and click on the Notes & Messages tab. 

After finalizing the orders, you can export them by each order or export all in Excel file. Read more about exporting the orders.