Requisitions & Direct Orders
A Requisition is request that goes to the Purchasing Department to be converted into a Purchase Order. A Direct Order is a request for an item or service that goes to the supplier after approval.

PNet eProcurement brings Web-Based Requisitioning and Direct Ordering to the employee desktop via a standard web browser. This enables organizations to automate paper-based requisitioning processes without having to install software on each PC. Employees are given access to ordering from standard or custom catalogs, predefined kits, or they can initiate a free-form request.

Employees can also be given the option to order items directly from a supplier where contracts are already in place. This eliminates the need for Purchasing to be involved in repetitive, low value transactions.

PNet eProcurement also promotes employee self-service by providing on-line inquiries. This empowers users to check the status of requisitions, approval sign-off, and Open Purchase Orders without having to call the Purchasing Department. More...

Approvals
Web-based workflow streamlines the requisition approval process. Approvals can be routed via the browser or through the existing E-mail system. There is also the capability to have multiple levels of approval based on line items or total value of the requisition.

The optional Budgeting Module is integrated with the Requisitioning/Direct Ordering component of PNet eProcurement. It helps ensure budgetary compliance during the requisitioning process. The approval process can verify budget allocations and have complete drill-down reporting capabilities. More...

Purchasing
PNet eProcurement is a complete, function-rich Purchasing system which interfaces seamlessly with the requisitioning system. After the approval process is complete, requisitions are routed to the Purchasing system, eliminating the need to re-key the data. Requisitions can be routed automatically to a buyer's queue or can be assigned on an individual basis to a buyer's in-box.

The Purchasing system provides the capabilities for standard Purchase Orders, Quotes, Contracts, Blanket Orders and Service Orders. Requisitions can be split or consolidated as required based on the buyer's needs. More...

Receiving
Receiving through PNet eProcurement can be either centralized or remote. This gives organizations the option to control this function in a variety of ways. All receipts can be processed at one centralized receiving location, receipts can be processed at remote points on the employee desktop, or processing can be accomplished by any combination of the two.

Receiving is fully integrated with Requisitioning and Purchasing, which ensures that complete, up-to-date information is available to all users of the system. More...

Inventory Control
The functionality of PNet's Web-based Inventory Control system enables companies with multiple sites, branches, or warehouses to manage inventory levels throughout the enterprise.

Each site can manage their own on-hand inventory, Re-Order Points, and Order Quantities via any standard Web-browser.

Inventory Control is integrated with Purchasing and Receiving, ensuring connectivity throughout the enterprise. More...

eCatalog Management
PNet's Catalog Junction middleware allows companies to download and maintain supplier eCatalogs without paying 3rd party catalog maintenance fees. It also provides the capability to download a subset of a supplier's total catalog. PNet Direct Catalog Connection (a.k.a. Punch-Out) allows suppliers to host and maintain catalogs.

Tools are provided to send orders directly to your existing preferred vendors. These tools also help manage your suppliers, control Contracts, Blanket Orders and Releases that are consistent with your business processes.

Catalogs can be updated through PurchasingNet Catalog Management services or we can provide you the tools to manage catalog content on your own. More...

Whether you require pricing on raw materials, highly specified engineered products, indirect goods or professional services, PNet eRFX allows the user to create tailored RFP’s in order to obtain the best response from suppliers. With several bid formats to choose from and our variable labels feature, your team has the ability to define what information is being asked of suppliers and how they are going to view that information.

Whether the goal is to create the highest level of competition among suppliers or to obtain the highest offer when liquidating unwanted inventory, there is no more time-proven method than an auction. PNet allows you to roll static RFP bids forward and decide what suppliers will participate, what items they will bid on and how the suppliers view their overall ranking in a dynamic real-time environment.