4 Geac System21 commerce.connect: Implementation on the iSeries Server
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 1-2 shows 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.
