Item Introduction & Maintenance
You can request items from a specific vendor.  Vendors can respond to the request by submitting the item.  Vendor can also submit items voluntarily as well.

The workflow in the item management module is configurable and can have as many review steps as needed.  Typically, item workflow includes a REVIEW by a category manager or sourcing.  Once the Category Management review is complete, a buyer or master data team member might enrich the item and APPROVE it.  


The item functionality is very rich and highly configurable.  Companies can use as few as 10-15 general information attributes while others require the vendor to input of significantly more detail. We also have the ability configure unlimited number of attributes based on need. It shifts the responsibility for data accuracy (for UPCs, SU, dimensions, size, nutritional information, images) to the vendors.  It also can capture images and documents (for labels, certifications, etc.)
 
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