Create a Product Map
To create a new product map:
1.Click + Create Product Map
2. Enter a name for the product map
3. Select your own Facility Process
4. Click Create
Your new product map will now appear in the workspace.
Add Suppliers
To add suppliers to the product map:
1. Click the + icon
2. Choose map supplier
3. Select the supplier and supplier’s Facility Process
4. You can also add different styles to link by choosing and clicking Add Style or creating a new one, and choosing and adding the quantity
5. Click Add Company
You can repeat this process to add multiple suppliers.
Invite Suppliers to Collaborate
Once a supplier has been added:
Click + icon and then Invite to Collaborate
2. A pop-up window will appear
3. Add a message for the supplier
4. Send the invitation
After sending the invite:
A message icon will appear above the supplier
The supplier will receive a notification in the platform and by email
Review Supplier Submissions
When a supplier submits their information for review, you can:
Approve the submission
Request Changes if updates are needed
This allows brands and suppliers to collaborate directly within the product mapping workflow.
Send a Reminder
If a supplier has not yet responded to a collaboration request, you can send them a reminder.
To send a reminder:
Click the + icon next to the supplier node
Select Send Reminder
The supplier will receive a new notification reminding them to complete their collaboration task.
Change the Status of a Product Map
Product maps can be assigned a status to track progress.
Available statuses include:
In Progress
In Review
Done
To update a status:
Open the product map
Select the desired status
When a product map is marked as Done, it becomes locked and suppliers can no longer make changes to the map.