Workflow
Supplier On-line streamlines paper ordering
Thursday 17. January 2008 - More and more Tharstern users are benefiting from streamlined paper ordering with the Supplier On-line (TSO) feature of the Purchase Order Processing module.
TSO integrates directly with Paperlinx groups on-line procurement system, more popularly known as BITE (Business Internet Trading Engine); providing a mechanism to continuously and automatically update the latest product catalogue from Howard Smith Paper and the Robert Horne Group in a matter of moments. A catalogue is automatically created and updated for each individual printer and contains their agreed special buying rates. This process alone helps to quickly and simply manage product and price updates and eliminates the need to manually update each product individually or key in new product lines.
The number of customers making use of this feature has rapidly grown since its launch in September 2004 advised Rob Botterill of Howard Smith Paper, although there are still plenty more users who could benefit.
Rob added. “There is no extra cost in using this service, as long as the customer has Tharstern Purchase Ordering module in place it is easy to set-up by just contacting your Howard Smith Paper or Robert Horne Group Account Manager.”
“Using TSO provides real tangible benefits to both the Estimating and Purchase Ordering Processes. By being able to download paper prices directly into your Tharstern system at the touch of a button you can be assured that you are working on 100% accurate pricing information, helping you get your estimates right first time round. TSO will also give you time saving benefits when raising purchase orders for your paper requirements. TSO will deliver your purchase order directly to Howard Smiths main distribution warehouse and instantly confirm on screen stock availability, additional cutting charges, expected delivery date and that your order has been placed successfully. This will prevent the need to wait around for confirmations and give you more time to spend on other tasks. A confirmation email can also be sent to you as well.”