IBM SG24-6526-00 manual Vendor.connect, Web-based interfaces to System21 to support

1.2 vendor.connect

Geac vendor.connect is a supplier self-service application. It is designed to support a cooperative relationship between customers using System21 and their suppliers. It makes information available, exchanges business documents, and allows controlled direct update facilities.

vendor.connect improves supplier communication, aids planning, and reduces inventory investment in the supply chain. Figure 1-2shows an example of the vendor.connect Replenishment page.

Figure 1-2 The vendor.connect Replenishment page

vendor.connect supports a number of supplier relationships. This includes vendor-managed inventory, direct delivery to the end customer, and normal purchase orders. vendor.connect provides:

￿Web-based interfaces to System21 to support:

–Enquiries on orders, returns, and receipts

–Displays of relevant System21 information to the supplier

–New orders and changes to orders since the supplier last visited the site are highlighted for convenience

–A search facility and rule-based exception notification

￿Order transmission: In addition to the ability to print or fax orders, you can send orders to the suppler as e-mail attachments. A Web page allows the supplier to acknowledge receipt of the order and update the System21 purchase order appropriately.

4Geac System21 commerce.connect: Implementation on the iSeries Server