How to Update the Default Supplier for a Product
Learn how to change the default supplier for a product in Otto. This is useful if you work with multiple suppliers and want future orders for a product to route through a different vendor by default.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Click Products (box icon) in the left-hand sidebar.
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In the Your Catalog column, click into the Product search field.
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Type the name of the product (for example, “Ultra”) and select the correct product from the list.
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Click on the product name to open the detailed product view.
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Locate the Supplier or Default Supplier dropdown within the product settings.
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Click the supplier dropdown menu.
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Select the supplier you want to set as the new default.
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Confirm your selection (if prompted).
Changes are saved automatically.
Future orders for this product will now default to the newly selected supplier.
Important Notes
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This setting affects future orders only. Existing orders will not be changed.
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If you are in the United States and use both ABB and OOGP, you can default to one but switch suppliers at the time of ordering if needed.
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You will continue to receive invoices from your suppliers as usual.
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If the product is set to Manual Fulfillment, it will not be sent to any supplier.
When to Contact Support
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If the supplier you need does not appear in the dropdown
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If orders are still routing to the wrong supplier after updating the default
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If you require help configuring supplier integrations
Please submit a support ticket and include the product name and supplier you are trying to set.