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Improve Operational Efficiency

and Vendor Relationships with ERP Integrated
Purchase Order Management System

Whether you are a small brand or a large organization, an efficient and streamlined purchase order process is crucial for successful business operations. Continue reading to find out how an eCommerce brand worked with i95Dev to develop an ERP-integrated purchase order management solution to track, manage, and optimize purchase orders — keeping their business in control and operations efficient.

What is Purchase Order Management?

Purchase Order Management is the process of creating, tracking, and managing purchase orders from initial request to delivery. It involves coordinating with suppliers, managing order status, tracking inventory levels, and keeping financial records updated.

Many organizations have processes defined to ensure standardized procurement. However, use of spreadsheets and emails as tools for communication and record keeping works only for smaller operations. For growing and larger organizations, these can create confusion and cause delays.

For eCommerce businesses, effective purchase order management is crucial for maintaining the right stock levels, minimizing order delays, and ensuring a seamless supply chain. With the growing complexity of inventory needs and supplier relationships, a streamlined purchase order management system automates manual tasks, reduces errors, and enhances control over the order process, resulting in better accuracy, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Key Benefits of Using a Purchase Order Management System

Implementing a Purchase Order Management System can transform how you manage inventory,suppliers, and operations. Here are the top benefits:

Enhanced Order Accuracy

Automating purchase orders helps reduce manual data entry errors, ensuring your order information is accurate and consistent. This leads to fewer mistakes, improved supplier relationships, and reduced returns or disputes.

Real-Time Order Tracking

Gain visibility into each order’s status from placement to delivery. Real-time updates allow your team to monitor progress, anticipate potential delays, and communicate proactively with customers and suppliers.

Improved Supplier Management

Centralize all supplier information, including pricing, terms, and performance history. This helps streamline communication, allows for better negotiation on terms, and fosters stronger, more reliable supplier partnerships.

Cost and Inventory Control

By optimizing when and how you place orders, you avoid unnecessary stock levels and reduce carrying costs. A good Purchase Order Management System helps you stay lean on inventory while meeting customer demand, preventing stockouts and overstocking.

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Access insights and analytics on purchasing trends, supplier performance, and inventory turnover. With this data, you can make informed decisions on reordering, budget allocations, and sourcing strategies, ensuring your operations align with business goals.

Compliance and Financial Record Accuracy

Track every purchase order and create a comprehensive audit trail to maintain compliance with financial regulations and company policies. This ensures accurate financial reporting and reduces the risk of discrepancies in bookkeeping.

A Purchase Order Management System is more than just a tool; it’s a strategy for better inventory, supplier, and financial control, setting up your business for long-term success in a competitive eCommerce landscape. Talk to our team for more information.

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Success Story: Leading Sports Brand Streamlines Purchase Orders with Vendor Portal

About the Client

A dynamic multi-brand organization from the sporting goods and recreation industry struggled to manage purchase orders across suppliers.

They relied heavily on spreadsheets and emails as tools for record keeping and communications. This created significant challenges like increased manual efforts, data entry errors, poor visibility into PO status, inefficient operations, and scalability constraints as the business grew and they acquired more brands.

Solution

Recognizing client’s needs, i95Dev implemented a comprehensive vendor portal with purchase order management capabilities. The portal’s role-based access controls and self-services capabilities enabled suppliers to view and manage their own purchase orders.

The portal was also integrated with client’s Microsoft ERP system, enabling seamless data synchronization across all platforms (eCommerce, ERP, and Vendor Portal).

Result

The Vendor Portal transformed client’s purchase order management operations. The automation eliminated manual errors, improved cost and inventory control, enabled real-time order tracking, increased operational efficiency, and strengthened supplier relationship.

Whether you’re scaling your business or managing complex supplier networks, we can help you achieve seamless purchase order management.

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