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Your Guide to Smooth Order Management with OrderingPlus
Your Guide to Smooth Order Management with OrderingPlus
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Written by Growth Team
Updated over a week ago

Efficiently placing and managing orders is essential for the success of any delivery-based business. This guide covers the key steps involved, from placing an order to managing it and ensuring a seamless delivery process.

Our goal is to help you provide a smooth and efficient experience for all users—customers, businesses, and drivers alike.

🚀 Ready to streamline your order process?
With OrderingPlus, you can effortlessly manage every step—from the moment a customer places an order to the final delivery. Let's dive into how you can enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction with our easy-to-use system.


What you'll learn in this guide

  1. Placing an Order: Learn how customers can effortlessly place their orders using your website or app, from entering their delivery address to finalizing the order.

  2. Managing the Order: Discover how businesses can efficiently manage incoming orders, assign drivers, and update order statuses through the dashboard.

  3. Communication and Reviews: Explore the communication tools that connect customers, drivers, and businesses, along with how reviews and ratings can enhance the service experience.

  4. Order Summary and Completion: Understand the final steps after delivery, including how to review and complete the order process.


Process step by step

Placing an Order

1. Access the Website or App
Customers can start by visiting your business's website or app to place their orders.

2. Enter Delivery Address
After clicking "Enter address," a section will open where the customer can add their delivery address. As they type, Google Maps will help them select the correct location.

Additional fields like Apt/Suite/Floor, postal code, and any special instructions can also be added for more accurate delivery..


​3. Select the Business
The platform will then display a list of available businesses that deliver to the provided address. The customer can choose their preferred business from the list.

4. Select Products
Browse the menu of the selected business and choose the products you want. You can add special instructions for each product.



Choose the products you want and add special instructions for each product if required.

5. Review and Confirm the Cart
Customers can review their selected products in the cart. If everything looks good, they can proceed by clicking "Checkout" on the website, or by tapping the cart icon at the bottom of the app.

6. Complete the Checkout
On the checkout page, customers can review all the important details—personal information, business details, delivery location, payment method, and a tip for the driver.



Choose your payment method: cash, card on delivery, Stripe, Stripe Connect, PayPal, and more.


​7. Place the Order

Once everything is verified, customers can click "Place Order." A summary will then be displayed, showing the order number, status updates, business details, and a map of the delivery location.

⚡ Experience the Power of Real-Time Technology
With OrderingPlus, every status change on an order or message sent through the messaging feature triggers instant notifications to all parties involved. This ensures everyone—customers, businesses, and drivers—stays informed and connected, leading to a smoother, more efficient delivery process.



Managing the Order

From the Business Dashboard

1. Receive the Order
As a business owner, you will receive a notification on your dashboard when a new order arrives. A popup will appear announcing the new order. Accept or close the popup.

Step 1 screenshot


​2. Review and Accept the Order
The new order will appear at the top of your dashboard.

Step 2 screenshot

By clicking on it, you can view all the order details. Update the status to "Accepted by business" in the dropdown menu.

Step 3 screenshot


​3. Assign a Driver
To assign a driver, click on "Manually assign a driver." A list of available drivers will appear—choose one to handle the delivery.

Step 4 screenshot


​4. Update the Order Status
Keep both the customer and the driver in the loop by updating the order status as it progresses. This includes updates like "Driver on his way" and "Delivery complete."


From the Driver App (Point of view of your drivers)

1. Log In and Receive the Order

Drivers log in with their credentials and receive a notification when an order is assigned to them.

2. Review and Accept the Order
Pending orders will be displayed on the app's main screen. By selecting an order, drivers can view all the details, including precise directions to the business using the map icon.


Selecting an order shows all the details.



They can use the map icon for precise directions to the business.




3. Pick Up the Order
Once at the business, the driver marks "Pickup complete" to indicate that the order has been collected. If the order isn’t ready, the driver can select "Order not ready" and provide additional details.​



If the order is not ready, they can select "Order not ready" and provide details.


​4. Deliver the Order
The app will update to "Driver on his way" as the driver heads to the delivery location. Upon reaching the customer, the driver marks "Delivery complete" to finalize the process.



Communication and Reviews

1. Messaging Between Driver, Customer, and Business

A dedicated messaging feature ensures seamless communication between the driver, customer, and business. This helps keep everyone updated and allows for quick resolution of any issues.


2. Driver Messaging

Drivers can send messages to both the customer and the business directly from the app. This is useful for updating the order status, reporting delays, or communicating specific delivery instructions.



3. Driver Reviews

After completing the delivery, drivers can provide feedback on the customer and the delivery process. They can rate the customer and share any comments regarding their experience.




Customer Reviews and Tracking

​1. Order Tracking
The customer can track the order status in real-time from the app or website.
This includes viewing the driver’s current location on a map.

Step 1 screenshot

2. Driver Map View
While the driver is en route, the customer can view their location in real-time on a map, ensuring a transparent and reliable experience.


3. Ratings and Reviews
After receiving the order, the customer can leave reviews about the order, products, and driver. This helps improve service and provides valuable feedback.

Step 4 screenshot

Order Summary and Completion

Once the delivery is completed, the customer will see a final summary of the order. This order will also appear in the "Completed" section of the business dashboard.

By following these detailed steps, both you as the business owner, the driver, and the customer will have an organized and efficient experience from placing the order to its delivery and final review. This comprehensive approach ensures a seamless operation, enhancing overall satisfaction and operational efficiency.

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