The typical problem
- Orders approved verbally or by email, with no record anywhere.
- Supplier approval documentation that's incomplete or expired without anyone noticing.
- Quote comparisons that get lost in email threads before a decision is made.
- No visibility into what's pending approval and who's holding it up.
How a document management system solves it
- Structured purchase request: Every request follows the same circuit, with the necessary information from the start.
- Approval by amount or department: You define who authorizes each type of purchase.
- Approved supplier profile: Documentation, terms, and approval validity, centralized.
- Full history: Each order is linked to its quote, approval, and final invoice.