Supplier Connect Workflow

	Once a purchase order is approved, it can be electronically submitted to a vendor if you are using the Supplier Connect module in conjunction with the Purchase Order module.
	Vendors with Supplier Connect access can view the submitted purchase orders and respond with a purchase order acknowlegement, if desired.
	Once an order is successfully filled and shipped, the vendor can electronically flip the purchase order to an invoice, which is then submitted directly to the Invoice Management module.
	Vendors can access the status of any invoice they flipped to check the payment status of that invoice, eliminating the need for vendors to call their buyer for the status.

Integration

Supplier Connect integrates with both the Requisition and Order Management module and the Invoice Management module providing an on-line, real-time means for buyer/supplier communication.

If you are using the Requisition and Order Management and Supplier Connect modules in conjunction with Invoice Management, purchase orders can not only be sent electronically to vendors but can also be 'flipped' into invoices once the order is filled, eliminating the need to re-enter the same information on different forms.

The supplier can use the Supplier Connect module to:

• Generate advanced shipping notices from purchase orders
• Generate invoices from purchase orders and submit them directly to Accounts Payable
• View payment status on-line

Features and Benefits