Key Pipeline Nodes:

Our pipelines involve specific user roles, each responsible for a part of the workflow. These roles include:

• Design: Manages the creative elements and ensures the product meets branding requirements.
• Store Manager: Oversees the store, manages inventory, and ensures all customer needs are met.
• Order Entry: Responsible for inputting and confirming orders in the system.
• Treasurer: Handles financial approvals and ensures budgets are adhered to.
• Distribution Solution: Final step where products are delivered to customers or team members.

Practical Use Cases for Pipelines:

1. Large Teams Needing Bulk Orders: For organizations with multiple departments or directors, our pipeline system allows for standardized merchandise to be ordered in bulk, ensuring consistency across all teams. This helps reduce costs through economies of scale while maintaining quality control.

2. Stipend-Based Orders for Employees: HR or managers can set up budgets for individual employees or team members, allowing them to order merchandise within a set allowance. This stipend renews based on a predefined duration (e.g., yearly), giving employees access to new merch without exceeding their budgets.

Key Pipeline Scenarios and Features:

Here are some common scenarios that our pipelines handle:

• Submit and Pay: Whether the Parent (e.g., a manager) submits and pays for an order, or a Child (e.g., an employee) submits and has someone else handle the payment (like a corporate sponsor).
• Production and Shipment: Orders can be produced "at once" or consolidated for bulk discounts. Shipping can also be tailored to ship individually or as a consolidated shipment.

We've built additional features like 3rd Party Payment (3PP) support and Stripe integration to ensure that payment flows are flexible and scalable to the needs of any organization.