Getting Started & Using Quick Order in Shopify

In today’s fast-paced B2B and wholesale eCommerce landscape, efficiency isn’t optional — it’s expected. Buyers don’t have time to scroll through endless catalogs or manually add hundreds of products to their cart. They want tools that match how they work — fast, accurate, and repeatable.

That’s where Quick Order in Shopify comes in.

Quick Order isn’t just another Shopify feature — it’s a wholesale game-changer. It transforms your store from a retail-first storefront into a B2B-ready ordering hub where buyers can:

• Enter SKUs directly
• Use intelligent search and auto-complete
• Upload CSV files with hundreds of items
• Add everything to the cart in one click

For Shopify merchants, this means delivering an ordering experience that rivals enterprise-grade B2B systems, strengthening relationships with wholesale buyers, and positioning your store as a true B2B eCommerce platform.

This guide will walk you through what Quick Order is, why it matters, how to enable it, who should access it, and how to integrate it into your wholesale workflows. You’ll also find best practices and integration strategies to help you unlock its full potential.

What is Quick Order?

Quick Order is a specialized ordering interface designed to make bulk purchasing faster, easier, and more accurate for wholesale buyers. Instead of navigating product pages, buyers can add products directly to their cart by entering SKUs, product names, or quantities in a spreadsheet-like grid.

For B2B buyers, the value is speed and control:

• Enter SKUs directly if they know the codes.
• Use auto-complete search for product names or SKUs.
• Copy-paste lists of items into the order form.
• Upload CSV files containing hundreds of SKUs in seconds.

Quick Order mirrors the professional procurement tools buyers are used to in ERP and purchasing systems — but keeps everything inside the familiar Shopify storefront.

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Why Wholesale Buyers Need Quick Order

Wholesale buyers operate under very different constraints than retail shoppers: volume, deadlines, inventory accuracy, and repeat ordering. Quick Order addresses these challenges head-on:

• Purpose-Driven Buying – B2B buyers don’t browse — they execute. They arrive knowing SKUs and quantities. Quick Order gives them a direct channel to place precise orders.
• Time-Sensitive Procurement – In industries like food service, healthcare, and manufacturing, every minute matters. Quick Order compresses workflows from hours to minutes.
• Managing Complexity – Retail orders are small. Wholesale orders can span hundreds of items across categories. Quick Order manages everything in one validated grid.
• Risk Mitigation – Wrong SKUs and overlooked inventory shortages cost money. Quick Order prevents errors with real-time validation.
• Professionalism – Wholesale buyers expect enterprise-grade ordering systems. Quick Order bridges the gap, helping your Shopify store compete with ERP-driven competitors.

Want your Shopify store to deliver enterprise-grade B2B functionality? Talk to i95Dev about enabling Quick Order workflows integrated with your ERP and CRM.

Catalog Ordering vs Quick Order (At a Glance)

Traditional Catalog Ordering

• Multiple clicks per product
• Browsing-heavy, time-consuming
• Errors only flagged at checkout
• Designed for small retail orders
• General buying experience

Quick Order in Shopify

• Enter dozens of SKUs on one screen
• Search, auto-complete, or CSV upload
• Real-time SKU & stock validation
• Built for bulk, repeat, high-volume orders
• Professional, B2B-grade workflow

Want your Shopify store to deliver enterprise-grade B2B functionality? Talk to i95Dev about enabling Quick Order workflows

How to Enable Quick Order in Shopify

Quick Order is not built-in to Shopify, but apps and customizations make it possible.

Step 1: Identify Wholesale Buyers

• Tag wholesale buyers in Shopify (e.g., “Wholesale,” “Distributor”).
• Use customer groups to segment wholesale from retail.

Step 2: Select the Right Quick Order App

Top options include:

• Quick Order Form by HulkApps
• Bold Order Form
• Wholesale Club Quick Order

Evaluate features like SKU/CSV entry, bulk add-to-cart, role-based access, customization, and ERP/CRM integration

Step 3: Customize for Your Needs

• Enable SKU and product name entry.
• Configure CSV upload support.
• Add filters (categories, brands, product lines).
• Place the Quick Order form on a wholesale-only page.

Step 4: Test for Real-World Use

• Upload large CSVs.
• Check pricing, discounts, stock, tax, and shipping rules.

Step 5: Launch to Wholesale Customers

• Share onboarding guides and videos.
• Train your team and highlight the benefits: faster, more accurate ordering.

Next Step: Customizing the Quick Order Experience Once you’ve set up Quick Order in Shopify, the next step is making it truly yours. Learn how to tailor the interface, enhance usability, and align it with your wholesale workflows in our detailed — Customizing the Quick Order Experience.

Who Should Access Quick Order?

Quick Order is a powerful tool — but it isn’t meant for every buyer. By strategically restricting access, merchants ensure it stays focused on the users who truly benefit from faster, bulk-friendly workflows.

Wholesale Buyers (Primary Users)

Wholesale customers typically purchase in large volumes and already know the SKUs or products they need. For them, Quick Order saves significant time and reduces manual errors, making the buying process faster and more professional.

Sales Representatives

Sales reps often place orders on behalf of clients or manage bulk reorders during field visits. Giving them access to Quick Order equips them with a fast, SKU-driven interface that improves order accuracy and reduces administrative follow-up.

Distributors and Channel Partners

Distributors, retailers, and other channel partners who purchase regularly in bulk benefit from Quick Order’s speed. For these buyers, CSV uploads or copy-paste functionality allow quick replenishment orders without wasting time browsing catalogs.

Benefits of Smart Forms, Auto-Complete & Filters

The difference between a good Quick Order form and a great Quick Order experience lies in the smart features that make bulk ordering faster, more accurate, and frustration-free. For wholesale buyers, these features eliminate friction and for merchants, they drive larger, error-free orders.

1. Auto-Complete Search

• Buyers can start typing a SKU or product name and instantly see suggestions.
• Prevents typos, speeds up product selection, and ensures buyers find the right product the first time.

2. Filters for Large Catalogs

• Buyers can refine results by collection, category, vendor, size, or other attributes.
• Makes navigating thousands of SKUs more manageable, especially for distributors or resellers.

3. Real-Time Validation

• Instantly flags invalid SKUs, quantity errors, or out-of-stock products.
• Prevents surprises at checkout and reduces costly back-and-forth with support teams.

4. Bulk Add-to-Cart

• With one click, hundreds of validated items can be added to the cart at once.
• Perfect for procurement teams or distributors reordering at scale.

5. CSV Imports

• Buyers can upload structured CSV files containing SKUs and quantities.
• Handles massive wholesale orders in seconds and syncs with ERP/purchasing systems.

Quick Order is only as powerful as the systems behind it — pricing, discounts, and inventory control play a huge role in its success. Dive deeper into how to optimize these in our companion article, Managing Pricing, Discounts & Inventory in Quick Order.

Future of Quick Order in B2B eCommerce

The Quick Order experience is evolving rapidly — moving beyond simple SKU entry to become smarter, predictive, and deeply integrated with wholesale workflows. The next generation of Quick Order will focus on:

• AI-based reorder suggestions: Systems that learn buyer patterns and automatically recommend products for replenishment.
• Personalized Quick Order lists: Tailored to each customer’s buying history, making reordering nearly frictionless.
• Mobile-first workflows: Optimized Quick Order tools that enable field sales reps and distributors to place bulk orders directly from tablets or smartphones.
• Deeper integrations: Seamless syncing with ERP, CRM, and procurement systems to unify inventory, pricing, and customer data in real time.

Businesses that adopt Quick Order today gain a competitive edge, building the foundation for these advanced capabilities as they become mainstream.

Ready to Transform Your Wholesale Store?

Quick Order isn’t just another Shopify feature — it’s a strategic advantage for wholesale and B2B merchants. With the right implementation, it:

• Speeds up purchasing by removing catalog browsing.
• Eliminates costly errors with instant SKU and stock validation.
• Handles bulk orders effortlessly through grid entry, CSV upuploads, and auto-complete.
• Integrates with ERP/CRM systems for real-time pricing, inventory, and order syncing.
• Delivers a professional buying experience wholesale customers now expect.

At i95Dev, we go beyond simply enabling Quick Order. We design, customize, and optimize it to fit your wholesale workflows, integrate it with backend systems, and future-proof your B2B operations.

Connect with i95Dev today to build a Quick Order system that delights wholesale buyers and scales with your business.