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How to send request to supplier

You can request your suppliers to upload Traceability Certificates (TCs) for specific Purchase Orders directly in the Certified Materials section.

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📍 Where to find it

  1. Go to Traceability → Certified Materials

  2. Select one or multiple orders

  3. Click the Send request (paper plane icon) under Actions


📤 Step 1: Select orders

  • Tick the checkbox next to the PO(s) you want to request documents for

  • You can select multiple POs across the same supplier


📝 Step 2: Configure the request

In the pop-up window, you can configure the request details:

1. Select assignee

Choose a contact from the supplier company

  • This user will receive the notification

  • Make sure the contact is correctly set up in the system


2. Set due date

Define a deadline for the supplier to upload the required documents

  • You can set:

    • A global due date

    • Or individual due dates per order


3. Add a message

Include a message to your supplier

Example:
“Please provide TCs for the following POs by the due date listed below.”


4. Review selected orders

You can review:

  • Order number

  • Applied standard (e.g. GOTS, GRS)

  • Number of PO lines

  • Quantity

  • Due date per order


📩 Step 3: Send the request

Click Send request(s) to notify the supplier.

  • The supplier will receive a notification

  • They can upload the required TC documents directly in the platform


✅ After sending the request

Once the request is sent:

  • You can track progress in the Certified Materials table

  • The Collected Evidence column will update once documents are uploaded

  • You can send reminders if needed


⚠️ Tips

  • Ensure the supplier contact is correctly assigned

  • Always set a clear due date

  • Provide a clear message to avoid confusion

  • Group requests by supplier for efficiency

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