Master the Art of Day-to-Day Order Management
OPS-253: Advanced Order Tracking Systems for Procurement Systems
Ready to unlock the full potential of procurement? If you’ve mastered the basics in our 5-week course, this 3-hour intensive will take your skills to the next level by honing on the most time-consuming aspect of the process—order status management.
3-Hour Intensive
Imagine This…
By the end of this intensive, you will:
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Implement a step-by-step guide for handling approved proposals and managing orders that will take you from reactive mode to proactive mode
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Learn how to build your firm’s own status sheet and use it efficiently—every day
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Understand and leverage the flow of status categories that items move through from order to receipt
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Put order tracking systems into place that do double duty as a tool for efficient vendor/warehousing communication
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Master vendor order confirmations for accurate financial records
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Gain confidence in managing complex orders and multiple projects with true ease
Transform the day-to-day of your procurement process.
Master the art of efficient order management and revolutionize your design business. One of the biggest mistakes designers make is to rely on disjointed or outdated status-tracking methods. Join Bethany as she reveals her proven formula to streamline your purchasing process, save time, and boost profitability. Click below to sign up for LuAnn’s updates and early bird pricing!
from 2:30 PM ET - 5:30 PM ET
Meet Bethany Mabee
Bethany began her career at Eastern Accents, a Chicago-based textile manufacturer. There, she managed the customs department, overseeing all non-catalog custom trade orders. This role served as the perfect stepping stone for her transition to Gary Lee Partners, an architecture firm, where she managed in-house procurement. In 2009, Bethany branched out on her own and has since been providing residential FFE Procurement solutions for a variety of interior design clients across the country.
25+
Firms Served as
Procurement Managing Consultant
$100+
Million in Furnishings
Purchased & Managed
20+
Years of Experience
in Residential Procurement Mgmt
Bethany's Superpowers
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Procurement Powerhouse With Over $100M in Orders Managed
Bethany brings two decades of real-world experience streamlining and scaling procurement for top design firms across the country. -
Specializes in Building Procurement Systems That Scale
Her proven five-stage process helps designers move from chaos to clarity—whether you’re a solo business or running a growing team. -
Blends Creative Empathy With Operational Rigor
With a background in both textiles and fine art, Bethany speaks the language of designers while optimizing the systems that support them. -
Trusted Consultant to Over 25 Design Firms Nationwide
Bethany has seen every kind of system—and knows how to fix the ones that aren’t working. -
Recognized as an Industry Leader in Procurement Management
Named a “Leading Full-Service Procurement Management Company” by BUILD Magazine and featured in Business of Home and A Well-Designed Business®.
Is this course for you?
We’re a great fit if…
- You’ve completed the 5-week course and the setup checklist
- You already use purchasing software and use proposals to get client approval and payment before placing orders (if not…take the 5-week course!)
- You have a team member that you want to train. The 5-week course combined with the 3-hour intensive can act as a training course for anyone who you assign to handle purchasing
We’re not a fit if…
- You have NOT completed the 5-week course
Whether you’re a solo designer or managing a team, this intensive will help you move from reactive to proactive procurement.
Learn to leverage status tracking methods, streamline order processing, and utilize powerful tools like purchasing software and Airtable. By the end of this 3-hour intensive, you’ll have a next-level, scalable system that integrates into your daily workflow and allows you to manage the status of hundreds of items. You’ll confidently handle complex orders, transforming chaos into calm in your daily operations.
What’s Included?
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FREE RECORDED CLASSES FOR 90 DAYS: Can’t make one of the classes? No problem! Recordings will be available the next day—just log in to your account to access them. If you’d like unlimited access, you can purchase Lifetime Recording Access for $75 when you register—or at any time during your 90-day window.
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THREE HOUR INTENSIVE WORKSHOP: Expert instruction in a no-fluff, highly-structured format. Specific actions—for your first day, week, and month—because the magic is in the implementation.
3-Hour Intensive
Interested? Sign up for LuAnn’s updates and early bird pricing!
FAQs
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We meet on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET.No problem! A recording of the intensive will be available the next day. When you purchase Lifetime Recording Access (available during registration), your recordings never expire. Otherwise, recordings are available free for 90 days after the intensive.
And don’t forget about the Conversation Boards! Your instructor will be there each week for extra Q&A and to help you deepen your understanding. So even if you’re in a different time zone, you can still sign up and get the full value out of this course.Recordings are available for 90 days after your last class. After that, your access will expire unless you’ve purchased Lifetime Recording Access, which can be added to your cart during registration. With Lifetime Recording Access, your recordings never expire. Don’t worry—when your 90-day period is nearing its end, we’ll remind you and give you another opportunity to purchase Lifetime Access. -
We want you to feel confident when you enroll in a LuAnn University course. Our policy is designed to be fair to both students and instructors:
If you cancel before the date of the intensive: You’ll receive a refund of your tuition, minus transaction fees.
Because these are live, single-day events, we’re not able to offer refunds after the intensive has been held. If you attend and feel the experience didn’t meet the learning outcomes as described, we want to hear from you. Please reach out within 48 hours of the session—we’re committed to addressing concerns with fairness and care.
If you cancel before the course begins: You’ll receive a refund of your tuition, minus transaction fees.
If you request a refund after the course begins: Refund requests may be made within the first two weeks of the course. We’ll review your request and work with you to find the best solution. To be eligible, you must have completed the pre-course Q&A form, which helps ensure your goals and expectations align with the course content.We meet via livestream. Expect an email with instructions a few days before the intensive.
The meeting is three hours of live coaching with a 15-minute break and a combination of dynamic teaching (expect tons of real-world examples!) and live Q&A.Yes, the 5-week course is a prerequisite.
“Bethany brings a level of professionalism, thoroughness and understanding to the procurement process that has been my good fortune to experience over the past 15 years working with her. Bethany understands that procurement is integral to the design implementation process and her role in collaborating with designers in delivering a successful end product is essential.”
“While at Gary Lee Partners, Bethany proved to be a great asset to the firm in leading the furniture procurement effort. Her attention to detail and her strong commitment to excellence greatly contributed to the growth and success of our procurement services. In addition, her positive and cheerful attitude made her a delight to work with.”