Purchase Orders, Suppliers & Multi-Warehouse Inventory for WooCommerce vs Smart Auto SKU Generator for WooCommerce

Run a complete supplier-to-shelf workflow inside WordPress — free, with no monthly fee and no SaaS account required. Built specifically for WooCommerce stores that have outgrown basic stock management but don’t want to pay enterprise prices for inventory software. Create purchase orders by SKU, send them to suppliers, receive stock in one click, and watch WooCommerce stock counts update automatically — including per-warehouse counts if you run multiple locations or use OpenPOS. All from a clean new WC-Manager menu in your WordPress admin. Free forever. Why? We build a paid SaaS dashboard at wc-manager.com that adds AI insights, reports, restock forecasting and live POS feeds on top of the same data. The procurement modules in this plugin stay free for everyone — most stores need basic purchase orders before they need analytics, and we’d rather earn your trust now than charge you for the basics. What you get, for free Purchase Orders * Build a PO by SKU — variations fully supported. * Mark as draft, send, partial, received or cancelled with a clear status workflow. * Receive in one click — WooCommerce stock_quantity, manage_stock and stock_status are bumped automatically. * Per-warehouse stock updates if the receiving warehouse is mapped to an OpenPOS outlet (the _op_qty_warehouse_{id} meta OpenPOS uses). * Auto-generated PO numbers (PO-00001, PO-00002, …). * Notes, line-item costs and a running subtotal. Suppliers directory * Name, email, phone, payment terms and lead time. * Keep all your supplier contacts in one place — no more digging through emails or spreadsheets. Warehouses / stock locations * Define your physical stock locations. * Optionally map each one to an existing OpenPOS outlet so receives write to the same per-location meta key OpenPOS already uses — no double counting, no drift. Secure REST API * Endpoints under /wp-json/woo-manager/v1/ for suppliers, warehouses and purchase orders (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE). * Authenticates with your existing WooCommerce REST consumer key — no new connection key, no WordPress Application Password. * Read-only data endpoints for OpenPOS outlets/registers, TeraWallet/WooWallet balances and WooCommerce Memberships (data WooCommerce’s standard REST API can’t see). OpenPOS terminal panels (optional) * Members panel — cashiers look up a customer at the register and see their active WooCommerce Memberships. * Stock Take panel — run a category-by-category count at the register; counts auto-save. Telegram alerts (free) * Real-time notifications for every new WooCommerce order to any Telegram chat — group, channel or DM — via the WC-Manager bot. * Hooks woocommerce_new_order (and optionally woocommerce_order_status_changed) and forwards instantly — sub-second alerts on every checkout. * Manage chats from WP admin (WC-Manager → Telegram): chat ID, events (new / completed / refunded / PO received / low stock / new customer), order-status filter, POS-only vs Online-only filter (when OpenPOS is detected), minimum order total, custom HTML template. * Same config syncs with the WC-Manager dashboard — manage from either place. * Customer notes & tags syncing (VIP, wholesale, prefers WhatsApp, at risk, etc.) keyed by email so guest checkouts are annotatable too — managed under WC-Manager → Customer Notes. Install once, activate. There is nothing to configure for the free procurement features. Problems this plugin solves “I can’t manage purchase orders inside WooCommerce.” → Built-in PO module, free. “I lose track of which supplier sent which order.” → Suppliers directory linked to every PO. “Stock at my second outlet is invisible from WP admin.” → Multi-warehouse, with OpenPOS outlet sync. “Receiving stock means hand-editing every product.” → One-click receive bumps WC stock automatically. “I want to know the second an order comes in.” → Free Telegram alerts to your phone, group, or warehouse screen — sub-second. “Different staff use different spreadsheets.” → One source of truth, in WordPress, with the rest of your store. Optional upgrade — WC-Manager dashboard Want analytics and AI on top of all this? Connect a free WC-Manager account at wc-manager.com and the same suppliers, POs and warehouses sync both ways with our hosted dashboard, which adds: AI Insights — plain-English summary of your sales, customers and POS data with action list and business valuation. AI product descriptions — generate SEO-ready copy in your chosen tone and push to WooCommerce in one click. Reports — profit by month or year, units sold, order-timing heatmap, repeat-buyer rate and customer lifetime value. Multi-location stock transfers — move inventory between warehouses with full audit trail. Restock Predictor — velocity-based reorder forecasts so you never run out of best sellers. Spreadsheet product editing — bulk-edit prices, stock, supplier prices and meta fields. Live POS feed — real-time sales view across all outlets and registers. Membership management, category stock takes, full activity log, team access. Free plan available. No credit card to start. Works great with OpenPOS — outlets, registers, the in-terminal Members & Stock Take panels, and per-warehouse stock that stays in sync with the same meta key OpenPOS uses (_op_qty_warehouse_{id}). WooCommerce Memberships — read plans and per-customer memberships. TeraWallet / WooWallet — read store-credit balances. Telegram — instant order notifications via the WC-Manager bot (@wc_manager_bot) — add it to any group, channel or DM, send /id, paste into the plugin’s Telegram page. Works on any store running standard WooCommerce too — the optional integrations only activate when their host plugin is present. REST endpoints All endpoints authenticate with your existing WooCommerce REST consumer key (or any logged-in user with the manage_woocommerce capability). No separate connection key needed. Procurement (free): GET, POST /wp-json/woo-manager/v1/suppliers — list / create suppliers. GET, PUT, DELETE /wp-json/woo-manager/v1/suppliers/{id} — read / update / delete one supplier. GET /wp-json/woo-manager/v1/warehouses — list warehouses. GET, POST /wp-json/woo-manager/v1/purchase-orders — list / create POs. GET, DELETE /wp-json/woo-manager/v1/purchase-orders/{id} — read / delete one PO. POST /wp-json/woo-manager/v1/purchase-orders/{id}/send — mark a PO as sent. POST /wp-json/woo-manager/v1/purchase-orders/{id}/cancel — cancel a PO. POST /wp-json/woo-manager/v1/purchase-orders/{id}/receive — receive stock (updates WooCommerce stock + per-warehouse meta). POST /wp-json/woo-manager/v1/purchase-orders/{id}/sync-receive — bump qty_received without touching WooCommerce stock (used when the dashboard already updated stock itself). OpenPOS, wallet & membership reads: GET /wp-json/woo-manager/v1/openpos-outlets — OpenPOS outlets (_op_warehouse posts). GET /wp-json/woo-manager/v1/openpos-registers — OpenPOS registers (_op_register posts). GET /wp-json/woo-manager/v1/terawallet/balances — users with a non-zero TeraWallet balance. GET /wp-json/woo-manager/v1/terawallet/balance/{user_id} — a single user’s TeraWallet balance. GET /wp-json/woo-manager/v1/memberships/plans — WooCommerce Memberships plans. GET /wp-json/woo-manager/v1/memberships/user/{user_id} — a user’s memberships. OpenPOS panels (optional) Members — cashiers can look up a customer at the register and see their active WooCommerce Memberships. Stock Take — run a category-by-category stock count at the register; counts auto-save and sync to the WC-Manager web app. External service The Stock Take panel communicates with the WC-Manager web app at https://wc-manager.com to load and save stock takes for your organisation. It authenticates with a per-organisation “plugin token” you paste into the plugin’s settings page (WooCommerce → WC-Manager Stock Take). No data is sent until you configure that token and use the Stock Take panel. WC-Manager’s terms and privacy policy: https://wc-manager.com/terms and https://wc-manager.com/privacy. The REST endpoints, the Members panel, and TeraWallet/membership reads make no external requests — they only respond to authenticated requests into your own site. Privacy This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit personal data on its own beyond the Stock Take sync described above, which only sends the stock-count data you create to your own WC-Manager account. See https://wc-manager.com/privacy. Note on trademarks WooCommerce is a registered trademark of Automattic Inc. This plugin is an independent companion plugin and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Automattic. OpenPOS and TeraWallet are products of their respective owners. WC-Manager is a separate product by Ops Assist.

Smart Auto SKU Generator for WooCommerce is the most advanced and user-friendly SKU generation solution for WooCommerce stores. Say goodbye to manual SKU creation and hello to automated, intelligent product identification that scales with your business. 🎯 Why Choose Our SKU Generator? ⚡ Lightning Fast: Generate thousands of SKUs in seconds with our optimized bulk processing 🧠 Intelligent Formatting: Smart category-based SKUs that make inventory management effortless 🛡️ Duplicate Protection: Built-in duplicate detection prevents SKU conflicts 📊 Real-time Analytics: Monitor your SKU completion rates and inventory status 🔄 Background Processing: Generate SKUs without affecting your site performance 📱 Mobile-Friendly: Responsive admin interface works on all devices 🔧 Highly Configurable: Customize SKU length, prefixes, and generation rules 🚀 Key Features Smart SKU Generation Category-Based Format: [2-digit category][2 letters][variable increment] Configurable Length: Choose from 6-12 characters to fit your needs Dynamic Prefixes: Use product names or custom category prefixes Intelligent Incrementing: Automatic numbering system prevents duplicates Bulk Processing Power Background Generation: Process thousands of products without timeout Progress Tracking: Real-time progress bars and completion statistics Smart Overwrite: Protect existing SKUs or regenerate as needed Batch Processing: Handle large catalogs efficiently Advanced Management Category-Specific Settings: Custom prefixes for different product categories Comprehensive Logging: Detailed activity logs for troubleshooting Statistics Dashboard: Monitor SKU completion rates and inventory status Backup & Restore: Safely backup and restore your SKU settings WooCommerce Integration HPOS Compatible: Works with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage Cart & Checkout Blocks: Compatible with modern WooCommerce features Product Variations: Generate SKUs for simple products and variations Import/Export Ready: Compatible with WooCommerce import tools 📋 Perfect For E-commerce Stores with large product catalogs Dropshipping Businesses needing organized inventory Retail Stores requiring systematic product identification Wholesale Businesses with complex category structures Multi-vendor Marketplaces needing unique product codes Inventory Management Systems requiring standardized SKUs 🎨 SKU Format Examples Category ID 10 (Electronics) with prefix “EL”: * 10EL01, 10EL02, 10EL03… Category ID 25 (Clothing) with prefix “CL”: * 25CL01, 25CL02, 25CL03… Category ID 42 (Books) with prefix “BK”: * 42BK01, 42BK02, 42BK03… 🔧 Technical Specifications WordPress: 5.0+ compatible WooCommerce: 4.0+ compatible PHP: 7.4+ required Database: MySQL 5.6+ / MariaDB 10.1+ Memory: Optimized for low memory usage Performance: Background processing for large catalogs 🛠️ Installation & Setup Install WooCommerce (if not already installed) Upload Plugin to /wp-content/plugins/smart-auto-sku-generator-for-woocommerce/ Activate Plugin through WordPress admin Configure Settings in WooCommerce → Auto SKU Generator Generate SKUs for existing products or let them generate automatically 📊 Performance Benefits Reduced Manual Work: Save hours of manual SKU creation Improved Accuracy: Eliminate human errors in SKU generation Better Organization: Systematic product identification Enhanced Search: Faster product searches with organized SKUs Inventory Efficiency: Streamlined stock management Scalability: Handle unlimited products with consistent formatting 🔒 Security & Reliability WordPress.org Compliant: Follows all WordPress coding standards GPL Licensed: Open source and community-driven Regular Updates: Continuous improvements and security patches Backup Protection: Safe backup and restore functionality Error Handling: Comprehensive error logging and recovery Data Integrity: Prevents data corruption and conflicts 🌟 What Users Say “This plugin saved me hours of work! My 5000+ product catalog now has perfectly organized SKUs.” – Sarah M., E-commerce Store Owner “The category-based system is brilliant. My inventory management is now a breeze.” – Mike R., Dropshipping Entrepreneur “Finally, a SKU generator that actually works with large catalogs without crashing!” – David L., Wholesale Business Owner 🆘 Support & Documentation Comprehensive FAQ: Detailed answers to common questions Troubleshooting Guide: Step-by-step problem resolution Video Tutorials: Visual guides for setup and configuration Community Support: Active user community and discussions Developer Documentation: Technical documentation for customization 🔄 Regular Updates We’re committed to continuous improvement with regular updates including: * Performance optimizations * New features and capabilities * Security enhancements * WooCommerce compatibility updates * User interface improvements Ready to revolutionize your WooCommerce inventory management? Install Smart Auto SKU Generator today!