Chia – Simplifying Group Purchasing for Organizers and Leaders

• Background:

Group purchasing organizers handle large volumes of orders from friends, family, or community members, often through LINE, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Managing multiple orders, tracking payments, and coordinating deliveries manually can quickly become overwhelming and prone to errors.

Common challenges include:

• Disorganized order tracking across various chat threads

• Manual calculations of totals and shared costs

• Missed orders or incorrect quantities

• Time-consuming bookkeeping and reconciliation

• Chia’s Solution:

Chia offers an intuitive and streamlined platform that automates and centralizes the group purchasing process, allowing organizers to efficiently manage multiple orders without hassle.

Key features include:

• Batch Order Management: Consolidate individual orders into one master list, minimizing manual entry and reducing errors.

• Automated Summaries: Instantly generate totals, shared costs, and order breakdowns for easy payment collection.

• Custom Notes & Labels: Add personalized notes and labels to track specific participant orders and requests.

• Order Export: Export orders into clear, organized spreadsheets, simplifying the handoff to suppliers or vendors.

• Progress Tracking: Monitor which orders are paid, pending, or ready for delivery in one glance.

• Results and Benefits:

• 50% Faster Order Consolidation – Eliminate the need to manually compile and verify orders.

• 30% Fewer Errors – Automated calculations and centralized management reduce mistakes in quantities and payments.

• Time Savings of 20-40 Hours Per Month – Organizers reclaim valuable time by automating order tracking and payment reconciliation.

• Improved Customer Satisfaction – Group members receive accurate orders, fostering trust and increasing repeat participation.

• Real-World Example:

A community group purchasing leader using Chia reported:

        •    Order tracking efficiency improved by 45%, reducing manual paperwork.

        •    Enhanced accuracy and reduced miscommunication by consolidating orders from different platforms.

        •    Successfully managed over 100 orders per batch with minimal errors and faster delivery coordination.

Streamlining Group Buying for Better Experiences

Chia empowers group purchasing organizers by simplifying complex processes, allowing them to scale operations, enhance accuracy, and create a smoother purchasing experience for their communities. Whether managing small gatherings or large-scale group buys, Chia keeps everything organized and efficient.