1. Standardizing Cross-Platform Product Data
Modern reverse purchasing platforms
=IF(volumetric_weight>actual_weight, volumetric_weight, actual_weight)
2. Dynamic Inventory Management
Sample EMS Warehouse Spreadsheet:
| Item Code | Taobao Link | Arrival Date | Expiry Alert | Storage Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB1057XR | [hyperlink] | 2023-12-05 | =IF(TODAY()-C2>45,"URGENT","") | =DATEDIF(C2,TODAY(),"d") |
Conditional formatting triggers alerts when items approach 60-day warehouse limits.
3. Multi-Platform Order Synergy
- Automatic order consolidation: Google Sheets IMPORTRANGE
- Automated HS code classification for customs clearance using
=VLOOKUP- Real-time price monitoring via API connections to platforms like Ytaopal
- Automated HS code classification for customs clearance using
Key formula for cross-sheet references: =QUERY({Sheet1!A2:D; Sheet2!A2:D}, "select * where Col4='Pending'")
4. Process Automation through Scripts
function autoSendPurchASingRequests() {
const sheet = SpreadsheetApp.getActive().getSheetByName("Pending Orders");
const data = sheet.getDataRange().getValues();
data.forEach(row = {
if (row[10] === "APPROVED") {
sendRequestToBuyqueue(row[2],row[0]); // Product URL + Notes
sheet.getRange(row[0],11).setValue("SUBMITTED");
}
});
}
Implementation reduces order processing from 4 hours to 15 minutes
5/ Error Reduction & Workflow Enhancement
Human Processing
Error rate: 6.2%
Case: Repeated Taobao order #89312EX due to manual entry
Spreadsheet Workflow
Error rate: 0.8%
Data validation=COUNTIF($D$2:$D$500,D2)=1