Request intake
“What exactly do we need?”
A request arrives. The quantity is there. The delivery date and cost center aren't.
Purchase requestIllustrative example
- Material
- Hydraulic oil
- Quantity
- 120 units
- Required date
- Needs clarification
- Cost center
- Not provided
What we're buildingCollect the missing details before sourcing starts.
Supplier comparison
“Are these quotes comparable?”
The lowest price is only part of the answer. Lead times and payment terms matter too.
Supplier quotesIllustrative example
Illustrative supplier quote comparison| Quote | Per unit | Lead time |
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| Supplier A | $24.80 | 12 days |
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| Supplier B | $26.40 | 5 days |
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Lower price or earlier delivery?
What we're buildingBring price, lead time, and terms into one comparison.
Order follow-up
“Has the order shipped yet?”
The order is placed. Finding out what happens next means another supplier follow-up.
Delivery follow-upIllustrative example
- Order sentPurchase details shared
- Supplier confirmedOrder acknowledged
- Dispatch updateWaiting on the supplier
What we're buildingFollow up with suppliers and surface delivery updates.
Invoice matching
“Does the invoice match?”
The invoice says one thing. The receipt says another. Someone has to find the difference.
Quantity checkIllustrative example
- Ordered
- 120 units
- Received
- 108 units
- Invoiced
- 120 units
12 invoiced units not recorded as received
What we're buildingFlag differences across the order, receipt, and invoice.