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Optimized communication between purchasing and suppliers: With the supplier portal, SC-Manager Supplier Management becomes your global information, process and communication platform in your supply chain. It enables you to optimize supplier relationships across the entire life cycle.   Digital supplier relationship management  With the supplier portal, you are in direct contact with your suppliers throughout the entire lifecycle of your business relationship: from onboarding to qualification, from classification to supplier collaboration, from supplier evaluation and risk management to methodical supplier development.  The SC-Manager supplier portal enables comprehensive optimization of supplier relationships in each of these phases. The intelligent networking of all parties involved accelerates workflows, promotes direct communication and simplifies processes in an uncomplicated manner.   The platform supports you in obtaining and monitoring information and documents from your suppliers in an efficient, workflow-controlled and methodical manner.  Self-disclosure, document management and qualification  Depending on the process, suppliers answer questionnaires for self-disclosure (master data, ESG, compliance, classification) as well as document lists for the provision of certificates and all other necessary documents. The documents can be assigned both company-specific and product-specific (e.g. for Reach & Rohs).  Supplier Collaboration  In the collaboration phase, i.e. the daily collaboration, suppliers answer your tenders and price inquiries, process and confirm orders and upload invoices. Complaints, including 8D reports, can also be processed by suppliers via the supplier portal.  Reporting and action management  To ensure transparent and well-founded collaboration, suppliers are also provided with reports, for example on their evaluation results and risk & compliance ratings with corresponding improvement measures, directly via the portal.  These improvement measures are exchanged with suppliers via the supplier portal in the form of tasks with deadlines, status, responsibilities and corresponding reminder functions.  Central control by the purchasing department  Purchasing controls and monitors all processes via the central SC Manager Supplier Manager with corresponding traffic light systems, checklists, dashboards and automatic reminder emails.  Conclusion The use of a supplier portal has the potential to significantly simplify and improve communication and the exchange of information and data between purchasing and suppliers.   Processes not only become faster, more direct and less complicated. Processes that previously required a lot of phone calls, emails and manual filing procedures can now be optimized through intelligently controlled processes with automatic deviation reports, workflow-controlled information and document exchange, automated data processing and continuous reporting.  Further information: SC-Manager Supplier Portal

The SC-Manager is the central solution for digital supplier management for medium and large companies. At the heart of the solution is the Supplier Manager App, the control center for purchasing, supplier management, and all departments involved in the process. With a 360° view of all relevant data, documents, and processes, the Supplier Manager, as a digital supplier file, enables optimal management of the supplier lifecycle and the global supply chain. Control center: Everything in view The Supplier Manager offers a complete overview of all data and processes. Thanks to an intuitive user interface, users can filter, sort, group, and visually display information. The integrated traffic light system provides a quick and easy overview, while role- and permission-based access ensures secure and efficient data management. Supplier file: Structured management The supplier file is a key tool in the Supplier Manager and functions as an information search and editing tool. With a multi-level tab structure, you can keep track of all important documents and data. Functions such as search, filtering, grouping, and intuitive visualization ensure that information can be quickly found and processed. Document management with AI-powered OCR SC-Manager’s document management simplifies the handling of all supplier-related documents. It offers features such as automatic expiration reminders, versioning, and archiving. Documents like contracts and certificates are securely and neatly managed. The integration of AI-powered OCR technology and drag-and-drop upload further simplifies the process. Document interfaces with ERP and DMS systems such as SAP or Microsoft Dynamics guarantee seamless integration into existing systems. Process management: Optimized workflows With SC-Manager’s process management, all workflows in purchasing and supplier collaboration are controlled. Rule-based workflows support process handling, while traffic light systems, alarm signals, and reminder functions ensure that no tasks are overlooked. Thanks to role- and permission-based process assignments, a clear structure of responsibilities is established. Dashboards, reporting, and KPIs: Real-time transparency Through informative dashboards and flexible reporting, you always have an overview of supplier processes. Drill-down functions enable detailed data analysis, while process-oriented KPIs and weighted scorecards provide a comprehensive evaluation of supplier performance, risks, and compliance. Administration: Flexibility and control SC-Manager’s role- and permission-based system offers great flexibility for your key users. Questionnaires can be created and modified, including multilingual options. Additionally, email notifications, traffic light values, and scorecards can be configured independently. User groups and access permissions can be flexibly managed, facilitating self-administration. Conclusion: Efficient supplier management for modern companies SC-Manager is the comprehensive solution for digital supplier management. The Supplier Manager App, with features such as the supplier file, document management, process control, and detailed dashboards, provides all the tools companies need to make their supplier processes efficient and transparent. Further information SC-Manager Supplier Relationship Management.

Efficient management of procurement processes and supplier management is crucial for a company’s success. The SC-Manager offers comprehensive reporting that helps businesses maintain a clear overview of their supply chain. With the motto 'Measure – Analyze – Improve,' the SC-Manager creates transparency and enables active management of the global supply chain. Transparency and Efficiency through the KPI-Monitor The SC-Manager app KPI-Monitor is the central tool for visualizing all relevant metrics clearly and in real time. Through interactive dashboards, the most important KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are displayed, allowing for quick root cause analysis and targeted corrective action when deviations occur. The intuitive graphical representation makes it easy to grasp critical information at a glance and ensures that both stakeholders and suppliers are regularly and reliably informed. Automation Reduces Effort and Errors A key advantage of the SC-Manager is the automation of data provision and KPI calculation. Tasks that were previously labor-intensive and error-prone when done manually are now fully automated. Michael Budimir, Head of Planning at MAN Energy Solutions, reports: 'A central baseline tool was created for the entire project controlling. Project managers and management are reliably and up-to-date informed about costs and risks. Data provision and KPI calculation are now fully automated, saving enormous effort and avoiding errors.' Tailored Tools for Various Objectives The KPI-Monitor offers the right tools for different objectives. Interactive dashboards provide transparency and enable detailed root cause analysis through drill-down features. Scorecards consolidate and weigh the KPIs, while automated reports regularly inform about the process status. An integrated traffic light system shows at a glance which areas are in the green zone and where action is needed. Intelligent Data Integration for Maximum Efficiency The strength of the SC-Manager lies in intelligent data integration and the KPI algorithms tailored to each process. Standardized dashboards for evaluations, risk management, and compliance, as well as automatic report creation and distribution, ensure high efficiency without additional manual effort. Conclusion: Optimized Processes through Comprehensive Reporting The SC-Manager offers companies a powerful reporting system that not only creates transparency but also forms the basis for proactive management of procurement processes. With intelligent tools and automated processes, the SC-Manager ensures efficient and error-free management of the global supply chain. This makes digital supplier management a key success factor in today’s corporate world. Further information: SC-Manager Key Indicators and Reporting

The SC-Manager offers comprehensive tools for the strategic and methodical development of your supplier relationships. A central part of this is action management and audit planning and administration. These features allow your company to develop its suppliers strategically while simultaneously monitoring compliance with standards and regulations. Actions and tasks: Efficient planning and distribution In SC-Manager, actions can be planned in detail, tasks created, and assigned to the responsible parties. These tasks can be precisely scheduled, prioritized, and given status updates. Additionally, relevant documents and images can be attached to make the tasks more transparent and traceable. Both internal and external supplier managers are integrated into the process, supported by automatic email notifications. Suppliers can manage their tasks directly in the supplier portal, while procurement maintains a clear overview of the processing status through the supplier manager. A traffic light system ensures clear visibility of progress, while dashboards monitor the status and deadlines. Furthermore, tasks can be directly linked to risk and evaluation criteria as well as audit results, ensuring a seamless connection between development actions and supplier evaluation. Audits: Planning and administration made easy The SC-Manager also provides a comprehensive solution for audit administration. Audits can be planned in detail and assigned to the relevant responsible parties, audit types, dates, and status information. Documents and images can be uploaded to support the audit process, as can the details of auditors and supplier managers. The creation and management of audit reports is done directly in the system, and automatic notifications ensure that all participants are kept informed. The task planning linked to audits allows the resulting actions to be efficiently delegated and monitored. Suppliers can also manage their tasks via the supplier portal, while the audit managers in the supplier manager always have an overview of the progress. The traffic light system and audit dashboards also ensure maximum transparency regarding status and deadlines. Conclusion With these tools, the SC-Manager offers a powerful solution for the continuous and methodical development of suppliers, which not only increases efficiency but also improves the quality of collaboration in the long term. Further information: SC-Manager Supplier Development and Audit Management

The Risk & Compliance Management of the SC-Manager offers companies a comprehensive solution for monitoring and controlling risks throughout the entire supply chain. With a 360-degree view of financial, political, operational, and compliance risks, the SC-Manager enables efficient and strategic management of global supply chains. The system helps identify risks early, take actions, and monitor compliance with standards and regulations. Risk & Compliance Scorecard: An integrated risk assessment The Risk & Compliance Scorecard of the SC-Manager combines various risk factors into a single, easy-to-understand overview. It covers financial risks, compliance risks, sustainability risks, as well as operational performance risks derived from KPIs and supplier evaluations. The weighted risk factors are combined into an overall score that provides a comprehensive view of the risk. Both internal and external risk sources are seamlessly integrated to ensure a holistic view. Alarm signals help identify potential risks early, both at the overall risk level and for individual risks. In addition, key users can adjust individual risks and their weighting to optimally tailor the assessment to the company's specific requirements. This scorecard enables the company to make informed risk assessments and strategically plan measures to mitigate risks. Warning systems and risk dashboards: Continuous real-time monitoring A warning system alerts users to potential risks. The system provides a detailed overview of the risk status at all times and enables quick responses to deviations or threats. This includes traffic light systems that allow visual monitoring of the current risk situation, as well as detailed risk dashboards and reports that provide in-depth analysis of risk factors and enable informed decision-making based on constantly updated data. Detailed root cause analyses help understand and address the underlying issues of identified risks. Continuous monitoring is ensured through integrated action and audit management. Moreover, key users can flexibly manage traffic light values and notifications to adapt the system to the company’s individual requirements. Supplier questionnaires: Efficient information and document collection The SC-Manager facilitates collaboration with suppliers through supplier questionnaires that can be completed directly through the supplier portal. Suppliers upload required documents such as certificates and complete questionnaires on master data, product range, locations, sanctions, and subcontractors. In addition, specific questionnaires on legal, ethical, environmental, and social standards are provided. Product-specific documents and compliance requirements can also be monitored and queried. The SC-Manager further supports targeted monitoring of regulation-relevant products, such as REACH- and ROHS-compliant materials. The status of questionnaire processing is automatically reported to procurement, and the provided information can be reviewed through checklists. This simplifies documentation requirements and improves the efficiency of supplier communication. KPIs and Supplier Evaluation: Monitoring supplier performance The SC-Manager determines key Risk KPIs from ERP system data, as well as from internal surveys and supplier evaluations. The KPIs obtained, such as on-time delivery, quantity accuracy, complaint rates, and other parameters, enable a well-founded assessment of supplier performance and their risk potential. The Risk Checklist offers a structured and transparent method for risk assessment, helping companies identify and address potential risks early. Risk & Compliance Partners: Extended risk management services The SC-Manager enables seamless integration of external Risk & Compliance partners through interactive interfaces, extending risk management with additional services and analyses. The key cooperation partners are: IntegrityNext for comprehensive sustainability management with an interactive interface. Creditsafe for financial rating and compliance monitoring. Through the API of the SC-Manager, your company can also establish connections with additional information services such as Bisnode, DnB, Google Alerts, FSI (Fragile State Index), and Ecovadis, thus tailoring your risk management approach. Conclusion The Risk & Compliance Management of the SC-Manager provides a comprehensive and flexible solution for monitoring and controlling risks throughout the entire supply chain. With an integrated scorecard, a warning system, and detailed risk dashboards, companies can identify potential risks early and take targeted measures. The ability to seamlessly integrate external partners and services extends the functionality, offering an even more comprehensive risk management solution. Further information: SC-Manager: Risk & Compliance Management

The supplier evaluation is a central component of SC-Manager and provides companies with a solid foundation for efficient and strategically aligned supplier management. With methodical and automated supplier evaluations, not only does it make the performance of your supply chain partners transparent, but it also creates a foundation for informed purchasing decisions. Methodical evaluation of supplier performance SC-Manager's supplier evaluation is based on a weighted scorecard that considers both "hard facts" and "soft facts." The hard facts are extracted directly from document data, such as delivery times, quality, or price deviations. The soft facts, on the other hand, are gathered through surveys in relevant departments like procurement, quality assurance, and project management. This combination of quantitative and qualitative data creates a comprehensive and realistic evaluation of supplier performance. With pre-designed evaluation templates, companies can regularly and automatically evaluate their suppliers, which significantly reduces the effort and ensures consistent and comparable results. Scorecards: Flexible and configurable evaluation systems The scorecard in SC-Manager enables flexible supplier evaluation. You can set individual weighted criteria that can vary depending on the product group or department. The scorecard can be fully customized to meet the needs and strategic requirements of your company. Both the criteria and the associated questionnaires and surveys can be configured by your Key Users. Reporting: Transparency at all levels SC-Manager offers reporting functions that allow your company to present evaluation results transparently and in detail. Dashboards provide a clear overview of the current status and supplier history and enable drill-down to the document level. Additionally, reports can be created for suppliers and shared directly through the supplier portal, improving communication and collaboration. With result communication through the supplier manager, both internal departments and suppliers themselves have access to detailed reports and analysis results at any time, enabling continuous improvement of supplier relationships. Actions and goal orientation The supplier evaluation of SC-Manager is not just an analysis tool but also offers extensive action management functions. Tasks can be delegated both internally and externally to suppliers, with each action clearly assigned to responsible parties. The system sends automatic notifications to ensure that all participants stay informed about deadlines and progress. The integrated traffic light system signals in real-time if there are delays or deviations, allowing procurement to take quick and targeted action. Tasks can be directly linked to the evaluation criteria and results, further increasing efficiency in supplier management. Conclusion With SC-Manager’s supplier evaluation, companies lay the foundation for sustainable and strategically aligned supplier management. The combination of automated data analysis, flexible scorecards, and a comprehensive reporting system offers a powerful solution for optimizing supplier relationships and improving them in the long term through integrated action management. Further information: SC-Manager Supplier Evaluation

SC-Manager offers companies a comprehensive solution for collaborating with their suppliers. By optimizing global information and communication flows, the system facilitates daily collaboration in key processes such as tenders, orders, transport documents, complaints, and invoice transmission. The platform is designed to enhance supply chain efficiency and ensure transparency and real-time communication. Tenders: Efficient and clear execution SC-Manager enables straightforward execution of tenders. Companies can create tenders with any number of items and upload relevant documents for each. An integrated supplier suggestion list, which can be manually adjusted per item, helps find the right supplier. Tenders are automatically distributed to the selected suppliers, who can submit their offers via the supplier portal. The system supports the entire management process and offers extensive evaluation options via dashboards and tables. Thanks to automatic email notifications, all participants are kept up to date, and data exchange with the ERP system ensures smooth integration. The process can be flexibly adapted to the requirements of your company. Orders: Automated order process and real-time information In the orders area, SC-Manager controls the entire order and confirmation process. Orders can be taken directly from the ERP system or created via the SC-Manager’s order tool. Important documents are automatically transferred or manually uploaded, and suppliers are immediately notified by email. Order confirmations are easily handled via the supplier portal, and there is an option to connect the supplier’s ERP system via SC-Manager’s API. All relevant information is available to purchasing in real-time, and the data is instantly forwarded to your ERP system. Additionally, automatic reminder emails and a traffic light system ensure that important deadlines are met. Dashboards and key figures provide a clear overview of the status of orders at all times. Complaints: Effective capture and processing For handling complaints, SC-Manager offers a robust module that enables precise capture and fast processing. Companies can assign complaints to deliveries and upload supporting documents such as images and reports. Dates, responsible parties, and detailed information about the complaint can also be stored. The system enables the activation of an 8D report, which supports systematic error analysis and problem-solving. Suppliers are automatically notified of new complaints or delays and can manage the complaint process through the supplier portal. Key figures derived from complaint data are automatically calculated and visualized in dashboards. These figures also feed into the supplier evaluation scorecard, contributing to long-term quality improvement. Invoices: Automated and seamless processing The invoice process is also optimized through SC-Manager. Suppliers can either manually upload their invoices via the supplier portal or transmit them to the company’s ERP system via SC-Manager’s API. An AI-powered OCR (optical character recognition) allows for quick and accurate capture of invoice data. The invoice is automatically forwarded to the ERP system, where it is ready for review. Additionally, SC-Manager offers comprehensive invoice evaluations, visible in real-time in the supplier manager, ensuring a complete overview of all incoming invoices and their status. Conclusion: Efficient and transparent collaboration in daily operations SC-Manager provides companies with a centralized platform to optimize collaboration with suppliers. With automated processes, real-time information, and a high level of transparency, tenders, orders, complaints, and invoices are handled efficiently. This not only improves daily operations but also optimizes supplier relationships in the long term. Further information: SC-Manager Supplier Collaboration

SC-Manager offers companies a comprehensive solution for supplier classification, product category management, and item management, bringing transparency and efficiency to supplier and purchasing processes. With intelligent tools for segmenting suppliers and items, it supports purchasing in the strategic management of the supply chain and optimal collaboration with suppliers. Classification: Strategic supplier segmentation SC-Manager allows for flexible and precise classification of suppliers based on strategic criteria. This is achieved through data-based algorithms or manual entry to effectively segment suppliers based on metrics and evaluations. Classes via algorithms or ERP data: Automatic classification based on performance metrics or import from existing ERP systems.Strategic classification: Key users can manually create and adjust strategic supplier classes to meet long-term needs.Visualization: Detailed dashboards offer a clear representation of classifications, providing a quick overview of the supplier structure. Product Category Management: Administration and Analysis SC-Manager provides a comprehensive overview of all the company's product categories and supports detailed management of the associated items, suppliers, and orders, optimizing strategic purchasing management. Centralized product category overview: Assignment of items, suppliers, and orders to have all relevant information in one place. Metrics and trends: Product category-related metrics and delivery statistics are transparently visualized on dashboards, while a traffic light system with trend indicators highlights potential risks. Document management: Assignment and automatic monitoring of the validity of documents and certificates for each product category, increasing compliance and minimizing risks. Product category strategies: Maintenance of product category strategies and risk profiles to improve control over purchasing processes. Item Management: Transparency and Compliance SC-Manager’s item management provides clarity over the entire inventory, storage locations, disposition parameters such as minimum stock levels, and item-related compliance. Companies can efficiently manage and analyze all information regarding their items. Item overview: Transparent representation of inventories, storage locations, disposition parameters, and item-related information to maintain a clear overview.Documents and certificates: Management of all item-related documents and certificates, including CBAM information and Reach & Roh certificates, to ensure compliance.Metrics and KPIs: Comprehensive item-related metrics and KPIs provide valuable insights into inventory and delivery structures.Traffic light system and dashboards: A traffic light system shows trends and deviations, while informative item dashboards provide deep insights into inventory development and compliance. Conclusion: Efficiency and transparency in purchasing SC-Manager supports companies in the strategic management of their supply chain with flexible classification tools, efficient product category management, and transparent item management. This way, companies always have control over their suppliers, product categories, and items—supported by automated processes and intelligent dashboards. Further information: SC-Manager Clasification, Category and Item Management

The onboarding process is a crucial step to ensure that suppliers and their products meet a company’s requirements. SC-Manager supports this process through a well-defined and seamless workflow, from registration to final incorporation into the creditor database. The qualification is carried out at both company and material levels to ensure the highest standards. The onboarding process: Step by step SC-Manager offers a continuous and automated onboarding process that covers all steps from the first contact to qualification. Each applicant is automatically registered in the system and guided through a structured approval process. Registration: The application process starts directly on your company’s website. Through a registration form, suppliers can apply, and the information is automatically transferred to SC-Manager and classified. Both the purchasing department and the applicant receive automatic notifications about the application and its status. Self-disclosure: After initial approval, applicants gain access to the supplier portal. There, they go through a workflow-driven qualification process, which includes company- and material-related questionnaires and documents tailored to the specific requirements of the company. Progress is transparently displayed through a traffic light system and checklists Qualification: Efficiency and transparency Purchasing controls the qualification process through the central SC-Manager Supplier Manager App. All parties are kept up to date with automatic status emails, while progress can be tracked through checklists at any time. With just one click, suppliers are approved and automatically added to the ERP system as creditors. The automated maintenance of standard questionnaires and workflows makes the entire process efficient and transparent. Conclusion: Efficient onboarding with SC-Manager SC-Manager provides a comprehensive solution for supplier onboarding and qualification. Through clear processes, automatic notifications, and a transparent verification system, companies can ensure that only qualified suppliers are integrated into the supply chain, while administrative effort is minimized. Further information: SC-Manager Onboarding and Qualification