Future Ordering
Future ordering allows customers to place orders up to 30 days in advance, which is useful for planning events and catering during holiday periods.
✅ Select Date:
Use the Future Order button in DPos to choose the desired order date.
✅ Take the Order:
Enter the full order details as you would for a regular sale.
✅ Payment Options:
Customers can choose to prepay or pay upon completion of the order.
✅ Reporting:
The order value will appear in DPos reports based on the day the payment is made.
Using future ordering helps customers plan ahead, streamlines event and catering orders, and provides flexible payment options.
Step-by-Step Process
Log In: Access the DPos Application by logging in with your credentials.
Navigate to Order: Click on the "Order " button.
Take the Customer's Order:
Navigate to the "Orders" section to initiate the process of taking the customer's order.
Modify Date:
After taking the order, locate and click on the "Modify Date" button situated on the lower right side of the screen.
Enter Desired Date:
Upon clicking "Modify Date", a field should appear allowing you to enter the date
desired by the customer for delivery or pickup, depending on their preference.
Save Changes:
Once the desired date is entered, press the "Save" button to ensure that the modified order date is saved in the system.
Navigate to Future Orders:
Return to the main screen of the DPos system.
Click on the "Order Search" button to access search functionalities.
Select "Future Orders" located on the upper right corner of the screen.
View Future Orders:
By selecting "Future Orders", you'll be able to view all orders with modified dates, allowing you to manage and fulfil them accordingly.
Reflection on Daily Sales (Orders By Day) Report
Scenario 1:
If an order is placed today and payment is made at the time of collection, the Orders by Day Report will display the order value under the Future Orders Unpaid field.
This amount will not be included in the current day’s Cash or EFTPOS takings, as the payment has not yet been received.
Scenario 2:
If an order is placed today for a future collection date and is paid in advance, the Orders by Day Report will display the order value under the Future Orders Paid field.
The amount will also be included in the current day’s Cash or EFTPOS takings, since the payment was completed on the same day the order was created.
Future Order Reminders
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When a future order is saved, DPOS will automatically print the order immediately, allowing you to prepare and set it aside for later.
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DPOS will also prompt you to reprint the order when the scheduled time arrives. To ensure these reminders are triggered correctly, make sure to restart DPOS daily.
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Additionally, regularly check the green Future Orders button within the Order Search as a reminder to review any upcoming orders
By following these steps, you will be able to save an order for a future date on the DPos Application. If you need further assistance, simply click the blue chat icon at the bottom-right corner of the screen to connect directly with our Application Support Team.