Forwarding supplier emails to Forthcast

Key takeaway: Forward supplier emails to Forthcast and we'll auto-update the matching PO.

Each store has a private inbound email address (shown on the Purchase Orders page). When your supplier sends a confirmation, invoice, or shipping document by email, forward it to that address — Forthcast reads the message and any PDF attachments and matches them back to the right open purchase order automatically.

We use the parsed information to update the PO with the supplier's reference number, confirmed quantities, prices, and expected ship date. If the supplier confirms a different ETA than you originally entered, the PO is updated and the In Transit numbers in your Replenishment table follow automatically.

If a forwarded email cannot be matched to an existing PO with confidence, it is held for review on the Purchase Orders page so you can attach it manually. Nothing is changed on a PO until the match is confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

What is Forwarding supplier emails to Forthcast in Forthcast?

Forward supplier emails to Forthcast and we'll auto-update the matching PO.