The columns of the order list are:
Most columns can be clicked on to sort the list by their values. Click on the column header again to change sort order from ascending to descending and vice versa. Here is a description of each column:
order number - Each order has a unique order number. Order lists will usually sort by order number in descending order, i.e. the order with the highest order number (which is automatically the latest order as well) will be on top.
current status - There are five possible order statuses:
New Order - the order has been placed, but not yet processed further.
Verified - the seller has confirmed that they have the required goods in stock.
Pending - Awaiting payment from financial institution.
Ready to Dispatch - payment confirmed by financial institution. The seller will be dispatching this order ASAP.
Dispatched - this confirms that the order has been dispatched by the seller and is either in transit or the buyer has received the products and the order has been fulfilled.
Cancelled - This order has been cancelled either by the account manager of the buyer or by the seller.
date placed - The date on which the order was placed by the buyer.
payment method - The payment method chosen by the buyer, when he/she placed the order.
update options - This field specifies how the status of this order can be updated, e.g. confirm, verify, authorise payment, etc.
seller name - Name of the seller. This is relevant to a buyer who has several sellers to buy from.
amount - Amount of the order. Click on this header, if you wish to sort the orders ascending or descending by their total value.
view order - You cannot sort by order of this column. Click on the VIEW button to display details of the respective order.
view invoice - You cannot sort by order of this column.
credit note - You cannot sort by order of this column.
