Purchasing Software Integrated with your ERP
Why you should Integrate E-Procurement with Colleague – Datatel’s Purchasing ERP System
When purchasing an ERP Solution, sometimes the e-procurement module is not as robust as other best of breed applications. Enterprise resource planning systems (ERPs) are very focused on addressing financial, human resource and other functions but cannot possibly be the best tool in every area.
The more expensive systems can cost millions of dollars and still fall short in procurement functionality and features specific to the purchasing and sourcing process. Many ERP companies try to compete in this area but lack the resources and expertise as their core functionality is devoted to financial based areas. Many turn to e-procurement companies that integrate their systems using (APIs) application program Interfaces to exchange pertinent data at various points along the procurement cycle.
Datatel has one such partner than has taken this interface to the market and has been very successful in integrating their best of breed functionality with the Colleague application. The interface has been tested and implemented in several colleges across the country with very positive results.
Using e-procurement with the Datatel integration, you benefit from the following:
- A user friendly front end that can be accessible from any internet capable computer
- Structured approval processes that can easily be developed to leverage the business rules within Colleague.
- A front end portal to all existing contracts to drive contract compliance
- Budget checking during the requisition process and Full encumbrance when Purchase Order is Created
- Electronic Purchase orders can be sent directly to suppliers
In summary, if your organization is struggling with your current paper based procurement process and you are using the Colleague Datatel system, look to integrate your ERP with a best of breed e-procurement solution. You will be glad you did!
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