Category: Workbook Features Audience: All Store Employees Last Updated: 2026-02-11
What Is the Buy Log?
The Buy Log (also called the Print Log or Daily Log) is a detailed view of all buy transactions for a given day. It includes timing statistics, team performance metrics, and a printable layout. This is the primary tool for reviewing the day's activity and printing a physical record for your files.
How to Access the Buy Log
There are two ways to reach the Buy Log:
Sidebar Navigation -- Click Buy Log (printer icon) in the left sidebar
Direct URL -- Navigate to
/{your-store-code}/printLog/(e.g.,/ou00/printLog/)
Page Header Controls
At the top of the Buy Log you will find three controls:
Control | What It Does |
Date Display | Shows which date you are currently viewing |
Date Button | Opens a date picker to view the log for a different day |
Print Button | Sends the current log to your printer |
Transaction Log Table
The main table lists every buy processed on the selected date with these columns:
Column | Abbreviation | Description |
Buy # | -- | The buy number |
Name | -- | Customer's full name |
# Bins | -- | Number of bins/containers in the buy |
Dropped Off | -- | Time the customer dropped off items |
Sorter | -- | Team member who sorted the buy |
Buyer | -- | Team member who processed the buy |
SD | Start Delay | Time between drop-off and when sorting began |
ST | Sort Time | How long the sorting step took |
PT | Process Time | Total time from start to completion |
PT/C | Process Time per Container | Average process time divided by number of containers |
Resend SMS | -- | Button to re-send the completion SMS to the customer (screen only) |
Timing Columns Explained
Start Delay (SD) -- How long the customer waited before someone started sorting. Lower is better.
Sort Time (ST) -- The duration of the sorting phase. This depends on the number and type of items.
Process Time (PT) -- Total elapsed time from when sorting began to when the buy was complete.
Process Time per Container (PT/C) -- Process time divided by the number of bins. This is the best metric for comparing efficiency across different-sized buys.
Previous-Day Buys
Buys from a previous day that were completed on the viewed date show their drop-off time in bold with two asterisks (**). A note at the bottom of the table explains this convention.
Today's Buyers and Sorters Summary
Above the transaction table, two columns show:
Today's Buyers (left) -- A list of team members who processed buys today
Today's Sorters (right) -- A list of team members who sorted buys today
This gives a quick overview of who was active on the floor.
Performance Statistics
Below the transaction table, two statistics tables provide aggregated performance data:
Buyer Stats
Column | Description |
Buyer Name | The team member's name |
Average Process Time | Their average time to process a buy |
Average Per Container | Their average time per container across all buys |
Buys Processed | Total number of buys they completed |
Bins Processed | Total number of bins they handled |
Sorter Stats
Column | Description |
Sorter Name | The team member's name |
Average Sort Time | Their average time to sort a buy |
Average Per Container | Their average sort time per container |
Buys Sorted | Total number of buys they sorted |
Bins Sorted | Total number of bins they sorted |
These statistics help identify who is performing well and where there might be opportunities for improvement.
Printing the Log
Click the Print button (or use Ctrl+P / Cmd+P) to print the Buy Log. The print layout is specifically designed for paper:
Header elements and navigation are hidden
Tables are reformatted for a standard paper width
The store's address and phone number are included at the bottom
Font sizes are optimized for readability on paper
The print version includes all the same data but with a cleaner layout suited for physical filing.
Resending SMS Notifications
If a customer did not receive their completion text message, use the Resend SMS button in the last column of the transaction table. This re-sends the standard completion notification to the customer's phone number on file.
Note: The Resend SMS column only appears on screen -- it is not included in the printed version.
Browsing Historical Data
Use the Date button to open a date picker and view the Buy Log for any previous day. This is useful for:
Reviewing yesterday's performance
Investigating a specific transaction from the past
Comparing metrics across different days
Tips
Print the log at close of business each day for your records
Compare PT/C across team members -- it is the fairest comparison metric since it accounts for buy size
Watch Start Delay (SD) -- consistently high start delays may indicate you need more people on sorting during peak hours
Use the date picker to pull up past logs when a customer has a question about a previous transaction
The Buy Log is print-optimized. For a quick glance at today's completed buys without the detailed stats, use the Completed Buys view instead.