Purchasing Workflow Overview

Purchasing workflow overview

The Purchasing module follows a clear workflow.

Typical workflow

1. CrewA user creates a Purchasepurchase Requestrequest.
2. ShipThe Managerrequest is submitted for approval.
3. The ship manager reviews andthe approvesrequest.
4. Quotations arecan be requested from supplierssuppliers.
5. ApprovedThe preferred supplier is selected.
6. The request is converted into a Purchasepurchase Orderorder.
7. OrderThe order is sent to supplierthe supplier.
8. Items are received andand, when relevant, booked into inventoryinventory.
9. OrderThe order is completed and archivedkept in history.

Each step is trackedtraceable.

Drafts and auditable.history

Requests and orders can start as drafts.

Completed items remain available in history so users can review what was requested, ordered and received.