Orders

Silkline helps buyers to quickly create, manage, and track orders (formally, Purchase Orders) while providing visibility to requesters. Here's an overview of the order management workflow in Silkline:

Order workflow

1

Create or sync order

Orders can be synced from external systems (e.g., an ERP or MES) or created directly in Silkline (and then synced to external systems as applicable).

2

Send & track order

Send order to supplier via email directly within Silkline. Track when supplier view the order, download the PDF version of the PO, and confirm the order.

3

Check-in on open lines

Send check-ins to suppliers to capture updates to line item ETAs and statuses

4

Track receipts

When items are received in an external system (e.g., ERP, MES, IMS), the receipt status and quantity received can be automatically synced to Silkline