OrientDig Spreadsheet: Your Ultimate Tool for Organizing Multi-Batch Orders
Streamline your frequent hauls and master purchase management with our simple, effective system.
For avid online shoppers, especially those who love overseas hauls, managing multiple orders across different batches can quickly become a logistical nightmare. Enter the OrientDig Spreadsheet—a powerful yet simple methodology designed to bring order to the chaos. By leveraging clear date tagging, you can consolidate all your purchase waves into a single, manageable sheet.
The Core Challenge: Scattered Purchase Data
When you're constantly ordering from various platforms, information gets scattered. You might have some tracking numbers in an email, order dates on a platform's app, and item details in your memory. This disorganization leads to:
- Missed Delivery Windows:
- Inventory Confusion:
- Cost Obfuscation:
- Time Wasted:
- Inventory Confusion:
The OrientDig Solution: One Sheet, All Batches
The OrientDig Spreadsheet method solves this by using a single master document—like a Google Sheet or Excel file—structured to compartmentalize each purchase wave seamlessly.
Key Principle: Separation by Clear Date Tags
The most critical technique is using unambiguous date tagsYYYY-MM-DD2023-10-26). This formats your batches chronologically and removes any ambiguity.
How to Structure Your Spreadsheet
Here’s a practical column structure for your master sheet. You simply repeat this structure block-by-block for each date-tagged batch.
| Column Header | Purpose | Example Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Batch Tag | The primary identifier for the entire purchase wave. | 2023-10-26 |
| Item Name/Link | Product description and a direct link to the product page. | Wool Cashmere Sweater |
| Store/Platform | Where the item was purchased. | Taobao / Shop XYZ |
| Quantity | Number of units purchased. | 2 |
| Price (Unit) | Cost per single item. | ¥150.00 |
| Price (Total) | Line total (Quantity x Unit Price). | ¥300.00 |
| Order Date | Date the order was placed. | 2023-10-26 |
| Tracking Number | Shipment tracking ID from the carrier. | RB123456789CN |
| Status | Current status (e.g., Ordered, Shipped, In Transit, Received). | In Transit |
| Notes | Any special instructions, color/size details, or issues. | Size M, Navy Blue |
Best Practices for Efficient Management
1. Freeze the Header Row
Keep your column titles visible as you scroll down through multiple batches.
2. Use Color Coding
Apply a light background fill to all rows belonging to the same batch (e.g., light blue for 2023-10-26). This creates a strong visual separation.
3. Leverage Formulas
Use SUMIFper batch tag. Create a summary section at the top of your sheet for a quick financial overview.
4. Sort & Filter
Use your spreadsheet program's filter function to view only a specific batch or sort all items by status to see what's still in transit.
Embrace Simplified Order Management
The OrientDig Spreadsheet