The "minimum order quantity" refers to the smallest number of products or goods that a customer must order to place an order or to benefit from certain conditions such as a discount or free shipping. This minimum order quantity is often set by companies to ensure that orders are profitable and to minimize shipping and handling costs.
Typical features of software in the "minimum order quantity" area may include:
Setting minimum order quantities: The software allows the user to set minimum order quantities for specific products or for the entire order.
Display in the shopping cart: The software notifies the customer if the minimum order quantity has not been reached and informs them how many additional units are required to complete the order.
Checking during the ordering process: The software automatically checks if the minimum order quantity has been reached and displays appropriate messages or error messages to the customer.
Adjustment of shipping costs and discounts: The software takes the minimum order quantity into account when calculating shipping costs and discounts, and adjusts them accordingly.
Management of exceptions: The software allows the user to set exceptions to the minimum order quantity for specific customers or special cases.