NSC | How to Identify if an Item is a Drop Ship or Special Order Item?

Scenario:

The user wants to determine whether a specific inventory item is configured as a Drop Ship item or a Special Order item.

Solution:

To verify whether an item is set up as a Drop Ship or Special Order, follow these steps:

• Go to Lists > Accounting > Items (or use Global Search).

• Open the item in question.

On the item record:

• Go to the Purchasing/Inventory tab (tab name may vary depending on item type).
• Look for the following checkboxes:
  • Drop Ship Item
  • Special Order Item

These checkboxes determine the procurement method:

Checkbox	Meaning
✅ Drop Ship Item	The item is configured for drop shipping—purchased from the vendor and shipped directly to the customer.