Pre-Order Information SY 25-26
Opening Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Closing Date: Friday, February 14, 2025
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CEs are required to complete a Pre-Order for USDA - Processed Foods in Processorlink prior to entering information into Web Based Supply Chain (WBSCM). A Pre-Order serves as a forecasting tool to determine the product quantities that are expected to be used for the upcoming school year.
Please register for the in-person Pre-Order Technical Assistance open session for your region and that best fits your schedule. Sessions are come and go and you are not required to stay for the entire duration of the training.
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Training Video Resources
Access TEXAS 20's Training page to view Quick Refresher Videos that will assist in completing your Pre-Order. You can also Book a Meeting with our team to schedule a Processing Pre-Order Technical Assistance One-on-One.
- Video 1: Forecasting
- Video 2: Starting and Completing a Commodity Processing Pre-Order
- Video 3: Monthly Case Request and Diversion Report Commodity Processing Pre-Order
Items Needed to Complete Pre-Order
- Processorlink account
- Entitlement Summary Report
- Production records, current menu, SY 25-26 expected menu changes (product quantities, student enrollment)
- Texas Approved Processor List - Verify ship to codes & View Vendor Frontloading status
- SY 24-25 Pre-Order: For Reference
- Commodity Processing Complete Usage - SY 23-24 (access below)
- July 2024 - January 2025 Product Usage - Distributor Commodity Usage Report
- Processor SY25-26 SEPDS - Summary End Product Data Schedule
CE's Commodity Processing Complete Usage - SY 23-24
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WBSCM - Web Based Supply Chain Management
Please ensure that the information on the Pre-Order Diversion Report is input into WBSCM. To complete this step please contact your Child Nutrition Specialists in your region and utilize the list below.
- Diversion Report - Obtained once Pre-Order is completed (Note: Some items call for cases and some call for pounds).
- Ship to Codes - Available on the Texas Approved Processor List
- WBSCM Reports