Plan and Batch Future Orders in Shopify
Let customers choose when they want their order, and see exactly what you need to prepare for each day.
How the DateView App Helps You Plan by Fulfilment Date
The Problem
Shopify organises orders by when they are placed, not when they need to be fulfilled.
For make-to-order businesses, this creates unnecessary manual work. You’re left checking orders one by one just to understand what needs to be prepared.
You need a clear view of:
- what needs to be made tomorrow
- how much to prepare for the weekend
- which orders are due next week
The Solution
DateView organises your orders by fulfilment date instead of order date.
Customers select a delivery or collection date at checkout, and every order is automatically grouped into a clear, chronological production plan.
No spreadsheets. No manual sorting. No guesswork.
Key Features
Plan by Date
View all products to prepare for any future date
Batch Orders
Group orders by fulfilment date or range
Production Totals
See quantities needed at a glance
Delivery Date Picker
Let customers choose dates at checkout
Full Control
Set business days, cutoffs, blackout dates
See What Needs Preparing Each Day
See everything you need to prepare for a specific day in one view.
Quickly check all orders due on any day, week or month, including total quantities and linked orders.
Frequently asked questions
How does DateView capture the fulfilment date?
DateView allows you to add a date picker to your cart, allowing customers to choose their delivery or collection date before checkout. This date is validated during checkout, ensuring every order includes a valid fulfilment date.
Can I see what needs to be prepared for a specific day?
Yes. You can select any date or date range and instantly view all products and orders due for that period. This gives you a clear production plan without needing to check individual orders.
Can I view totals for each product?
Yes. DateView groups your orders and shows total quantities required for each product. This makes it easy to plan preparation, production, or stock requirements.
Does this work for delivery, shipping, and collection orders?
Yes. Customers can select a date for any fulfilment method that you have set up in your store.
Can I control which dates customers can select?
Yes. You can configure available business days, order cutoff times, and blackout dates for holidays or closures. This ensures customers only choose valid fulfilment dates.
Will this affect my existing Shopify checkout?
No. DateView works alongside your existing Shopify setup and enforces date selection without disrupting the checkout experience.
Who is this app best suited for?
DateView is ideal for businesses that prepare products ahead of delivery, including florists, bakeries, delis and food producers, catering businesses, and farm shops.
Do I need technical knowledge to use DateView?
No. The app is designed to be simple to install and use, with a clear dashboard that requires no technical setup.
Can I use DateView for preorders?
Yes. DateView works well for preorders, allowing customers to select a future fulfilment date and giving you a clear view of upcoming demand.
Why not just manage this manually in Shopify?
Shopify organises orders by order date, not fulfilment date. For businesses taking future orders, this means manually checking and grouping orders to understand what needs to be prepared. DateView automates this and gives you a clear, date-based production plan in seconds.
Start Planning by Date, Not Order
Stop checking orders one by one. Get a clear view of what needs to be prepared.