How to Manage Book Orders
Process, track, and fulfill book orders with status management, shipping, and order analytics
How to Manage Book Orders
Track and fulfill book orders from placement to delivery. Manage order status, shipping, and customer communication.
Order Management Dashboard
- Go to Books → Orders
- View all orders with filters:
| Filter | Options |
|---|---|
| Status | Pending, Processing, Shipped, Delivered, Cancelled |
| Date Range | Today, This Week, This Month, Custom |
| Payment | Paid, Unpaid, Refunded |
| Search | By order ID, student name, or phone |
📸 Screenshot: Order management dashboard with filters
Order Lifecycle
Order Placed → Pending
↓
Payment Confirmed → Processing
↓
Packed & Shipped → Shipped (with tracking number)
↓
Delivered → Delivered
↓ (if needed)
Returned → Refunded
Updating Order Status
- Click on an order to view details
- Click Update Status
- Select the new status
- Add optional notes (e.g., tracking number, delivery partner)
- Click Update
- Student is notified via SMS/email (if configured)
Order Details
Each order shows:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Order ID | Unique order identifier |
| Student | Name, phone, email |
| Items | Books ordered with quantities |
| Total Amount | Order total |
| Payment Status | Paid / Unpaid |
| Delivery Address | Shipping address |
| Date | Order placement date |
| Status | Current order status |
| Notes | Internal notes |
Bulk Actions
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Export Orders | Download as CSV for record-keeping |
| Print Labels | Generate shipping labels for selected orders |
| Bulk Status Update | Change status of multiple orders at once |
Order Analytics
- Total Orders: Count by status and time period
- Revenue from Books: Total book sales revenue
- Popular Books: Best-selling titles
- Order Trends: Daily/weekly/monthly order volume
Related Articles
- How to Add Books — Create book listings
- How to See Payment Analytics — Financial overview
- How to Add a Student — Student management
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