Learn how to use the FishGoo Spreadsheet to combine multiple seller orders for better cost control and logistics management.
Sourcing from multiple suppliers can quickly become a logistical headache. Tracking different orders, shipping dates, and costs across various platforms is time-consuming and prone to error. The FishGoo Consolidation Spreadsheet
Why Consolidate Your Orders?
- Centralized Cost Monitoring:
- Logistics Oversight:
- Data-Driven Decisions:
- Time Efficiency:
- Error Reduction:
- Logistics Oversight:
How to Combine Orders Using the FishGoo Spreadsheet
Step 1: Gather Your Source Data
Export order details from each marketplace or seller (e.g., Alibaba, Amazon Seller Central, Shopify). Ensure each file includes key columns: Seller Name, Product SKU, Quantity, Unit Cost, Shipping Cost, Order Date, and Tracking Number.
Step 2: Open the FishGoo Master Template
Download and open the standard FishGoo Consolidation Spreadsheet. You will find pre-defined sheets: Supplier Dashboard, Raw Data, Cost Summary, and Shipping Log.
Step 3: Clean and Import Data
Copy the data from your exported seller files into the "Raw Data"
Step 4: Utilize Pivot Tables & Formulas
The "Cost Summary"=SUMIF(Seller_Column, "SellerX", Cost_Column)=VLOOKUP(SKU, Data_Range, Column_Number, FALSE)
Step 5: Monitor Logistics in the Shipping Log
Manually or automatically import tracking information into the "Shipping Log"
Step 6: Analyze the Supplier Dashboard
This is your command center. The dashboard aggregates data from all other sheets, displaying:
- Total spending per supplier.
- Average shipping cost and time.
- A timeline of pending deliveries.
- High-cost items flagged for review.
Pro Tips for Maximum Efficiency
Automate Data Entry
Use simple scripts (like Google Apps Script) to automatically import .csv exports from platforms into your spreadsheet, saving hours.
Standardize Naming
Create a strict naming convention for sellers and product SKUs in the "Raw Data" sheet to ensure your summaries are accurate.
Share with Your Team
Store the FishGoo Spreadsheet on a cloud platform (like Google Sheets) to allow real-time updates and collaboration with logistics partners.