====== ✅ Purchase Order (PO) Workflow ======

CushionsERP has a Purchase Order (PO) module and can assist in semi-automated procurement when raw materials fall below minimum stock. Here's the breakdown:

===== ✅ How to Manually Create a Purchase Order (PO) =====
Go to:  
**Purchases > Orders > New Order**

👇 **Step-by-step:**
  - Select Supplier  
    *Must already be created (from Third Parties module)*
  - Choose Warehouse (if stock is managed)
  - Add Product Lines
    * Choose items from your product list
    * Quantity, price, and taxes are editable
    * You can also add:
      - Free lines (e.g., custom text)
      - Discount lines
  - Validate
    * Generates a PO number
    * Locks the PO from major changes
    * You can now download as PDF
  - Send to Supplier
    * Send via email or download PDF
  - Receive Goods
    * Use ''Create Reception'' button
    * System updates stock levels
  - Convert to Supplier Invoice
    * Once received, you can create an invoice from the PO

===== 🔁 Auto-Trigger Purchase Orders (When Stock Is Low) =====

CushionsERP does not fully automate PO creation, but it provides tools to guide you in generating them based on stock alerts:

==== 🧠 Feature: Virtual Stock / Stock Alerts ====

**Step 1: Set Minimum Stock**  
Go to:  
**Products > Your Product > Stock**  
Set:
  * Desired stock level
  * Minimum stock threshold

**Step 2: Use "Replenishment" Tool**  
Go to:  
**Products > Tools > Replenishment**

  * This tool scans all products
    * If stock < minimum threshold:
      - It shows which ones need restocking
  * You can select lines and click:
    * ''Create Supplier Order(s)''

✔️ CushionsERP will:
  * Pre-fill PO for each supplier
  * Suggest quantities based on reorder logic
  * Allow you to edit and confirm

💡 You can even split orders by supplier automatically.

===== 📦 Bonus: Multi-Level BOM Purchasing =====

If you're using the Manufacturing module with BOMs:
  * It can suggest purchases of components needed to produce finished goods, based on current stock.

===== ⚙️ Automation via Modules (Optional) =====

For **automatic PO generation**, consider:
  * External modules (e.g., AutoOrder, Low Stock Auto PO from Dolistore)
  * Custom scripting via triggers/hooks

===== 🧭 Summary =====

^ Feature                         ^ Supported in CushionsERP?          ^
| Manual PO creation              | ✅ Yes                              |
| Low-stock alert                 | ✅ Yes                              |
| Auto PO suggestion (Replenish) | ✅ Yes (semi-auto)                  |
| Fully auto PO creation          | ❌ Not native, needs module/script |
| PO → Receive → Invoice workflow| ✅ Fully supported                  |