SupplierGATEWAY is always excited to welcome new clients to the network. Insight Global has recently taken advantage of the SupplierGATEWAY platform to streamline their supplier enablement, compliance, procurement and CSR practices.
Insight Global is an industry leading staffing and talent solutions firm with 58 offices across North America. Insight Global specializes in placing contract job seekers into Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Engineering (non-IT), and Government jobs.
Exciting New Releases From SupplierGATEWAY
Enablement
Security Audits
We made significant enhancements to the enablement invitation process to create a more robust audit trail for all of your onboarding transactions. This upgrade includes tighter control of enablement security and a clear audit trail for the entire life cycle, including when invitations are transferred from one invitee to another in the organization. Clients with specific sensitivity to the security of the onboarding process can now take advantage of the closed loop tracking and notification features of this upgrade, available as part of the Enablement Web Application.
Closed Loop Invitations
Enhanced Audit Trail and Alerts
Secure Invitation Transfer
Upgrades to the System Workflow Tools
To improve the ease of use and efficiency of the system’s workflow toolkit, we have improved several key components of the workflow engine. Updated system intelligence and configuration options make it so that tasks are automatically routed to the correct next actor in a process, even for complex workflows. For our clients using the built-in system API’s to integrate workflow data into their ERP systems, we have also added an in process viewer so that data captured during the onboarding or compliance processes can be audited or inspected more easily and without slowing the process down. Enhancements to the secure messaging system have made it easier to communicate with suppliers directly from the workflow and maintain a clear record of critical interactions.
Automatic Workflow Routing
API Data Viewer/Upgraded
Data API Enhancements to Invitation Console
Compliance Upgrades
We have implemented updates to our compliance tools to make it easier for clients to keep up with the workload. In addition to updates to the consolidated compliance console, we have also expanded the due diligence tool to provide for greater flexibility when vetting your suppliers. The insurance tools now have added dynamic options to accommodate the myriad of specialized insurance types that are emerging, and the Representations and Certifications tools have a full range of improvements including conditional logic and enhanced attachment tools to ensure you can collect accurate and complete compliance documentation with ease.
Upgraded Compliance Console
Enhanced Due Diligence Tool
Insurance Data Update
Expanded Representations and Certifications
Enablement
New Virtual Payments
We are pleased to introduce electronic virtual payments that pay clients back from normal AP transactions! With our new turnkey, secure virtual payment capability clients can now opt to pay suppliers using virtual payment cards that generate rebates of 1% or more on routine transactions. Activation takes only 1 business day and rebates start to accrue immediately – with no minimum commitments required, no cost to start and no delays to get going.
Earn Rebates
Secure Payments
Convenient Access
Increase Transparency
Reduce Payment Errors
Corporate Responsibility
Engagement and Inclusion Tools
We have incorporated feedback and input from many of you in this latest round of updates, to expand the capabilities of the system’s supplier engagement and diversity inclusion tools. The scope of the improvements span a broad range of capabilities. These include: more insightful analytics on your efforts; Localization so you can key in on specific regions to concentrate economic impact; significant upgrades to our QuickConnect Matchmaker tool to allow you to continue to engage directly with suppliers even during the Covid crisis; and, many other updates to make your job easier.
We are particularly excited about the new Inclusion Engagement Dashboards and Reports that provide insight to the reach and impact of your program efforts. Located in the posting console for portal clients, the comprehensive new tools include tailored views of your postings, QuickConnect Matchmaker meetings and webinars. The dynamic new capability also helps clients to quickly identify and showcase “Inclusion Champions”, that are most actively engaging diverse suppliers. In addition, the upgrade also introduces customizable download reports to support Inclusion compliance reporting needs.
New Inclusion Engagement Dashboard/Reports
New Localization Tools
Upgraded QuickConnect Matchmaker Too
Data Enrichment and Management
Our efforts to streamline and simplify data enrichment has taken on a more urgent impact in light of recent events. Accordingly, the upgrades to our data enrichment tools make it easier and more efficient for clients to discover diversity information about their suppliers. Integration options now make it possible to directly enrich data via the Data Enrichment API (see the developers site) which can connect client ERP’s to SupplierGATEWAY’s data enrichment engine for automated, unattended processing. The expansion of data fields including the new confidence level indicator, flexibility to define output file results, and improved system performance create faster turnaround times (in some cases – less than 30 minutes!) and better tools to support client CSR programs.
We are particularly excited about the new Inclusion Engagement Dashboards and Reports that provide insight to the reach and impact of your program efforts. Located in the posting console for portal clients, the comprehensive new tools include tailored views of your postings, QuickConnect Matchmaker meetings and webinars. The dynamic new capability also helps clients to quickly identify and showcase “Inclusion Champions”, that are most actively engaging diverse suppliers. In addition, the upgrade also introduces customizable download reports to support Inclusion compliance reporting needs.
Expanded Data Enrichment Result Elements
Confidence Level Indicator
Category Based Downloads in Supplier Status Tool
Data Enrichment API
General System Updates
New UI/Navigation/Admin Tools/SSO
As of June 15th, most of you will have already noticed a significant change in what the system looks like, with our new interface and simplified navigation structure now in action. We have received great feedback from many of you and we firmly believe your user experience should be effortless, so we will continue to work diligently on updates that make your portal easy to use and manage. In our latest release, we have updated and expanded administrative features to give you more direct control of how you administer your program, so you can adapt quickly to the changing challenges that your enablement, procurement and CSR programs now face. For organizations seeking to enhance security protocols, we strongly recommend using the updated Single Sign On (SSO) toolkit. Activation is self service (subscribe to SSO from the Ap Explorer) and deployment can be completed in just a few minutes using the onscreen interface.
Enhanced and Centralized User Management
Manage User Account/Roles Feature
Updated Registration User Interface
Self Service SSO UI
Yale New Haven Health System Joins SupplierGATEWAY
SupplierGATEWAY is always excited to welcome new clients to the network. Yale New Haven Health System has recently taken advantage of the SupplierGATEWAY platform to streamline their supplier enablement, compliance, procurement and CSR practices.
Yale New Haven Health System is a nonprofit healthcare system with headquarters in New Haven, Connecticut. It is Connecticut’s largest healthcare system with 2,409 beds and includes hospitals, physicians and related health services throughout Connecticut as well as New York and Rhode Island.
Teledyne Brown Engineering Joins SupplierGATEWAY
SupplierGATEWAY is always excited to welcome new clients to the network. Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc. has recently taken advantage of the SupplierGATEWAY platform to streamline their supplier enablement, compliance, procurement and CSR practices.
Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc. is an industry leader in engineered systems and advanced manufacturing. The company provides full-spectrum systems engineering, integration, manufacturing, and life-cycle sustainment solutions to the maritime, aerospace, defense, energy and environment markets.
SupplierGATEWAY is Getting a New Look
On May 15th, 2020 the SupplierGATEWAY platform will have a new user interface
We are excited to launch our new user interface and we hope you are too. The new user interface provides a clear view of all your organization activity and portal features.
On May 15th, 2020 the new user interface will be live for all portals
Active Apps are products you are currently subscribed to
The App Explorer features other products you may not currently be subscribed to
You can switch back to our old view until June 15th, 2020 by clicking the icon in the navigation bar on the top right of any page (see below)
You can navigate home by clicking the home icon in the navigation bar on the top right of any page (see below)
You can switch between apps by using the App Navigator
We’re confident that your new user interface will boost your teams productivity and efficiency. If you have any questions about your account, please email us at support@suppliergateway.com.
The Institute NC Joins SupplierGATEWAY
SupplierGATEWAY is always excited to welcome new clients to the network. We are excited that The Institute NC has joined the SupplierGATEWAY platform to streamline their supplier enablement, compliance, procurement and CSR practices.
The Institute NC was founded in 1986 to diversify North Carolina’s business base as a strategy for expanding economic opportunity. Today, more than 30 years later, the Institute remains the only organization of its kind in the country focused on business and economic growth through effective business diversity. The Institute continues to work with small businesses, large multinational corporations, local governments and state leaders to open doors of opportunity and create an environment where businesses of all kinds grow and thrive.
Versar Joins SupplierGATEWAY
SupplierGATEWAY is always excited to welcome new clients to the network. We are excited that Versar has joined the SupplierGATEWAY platform to streamline their supplier enablement, compliance, procurement and CSR practices.
Versar is a global project management company based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, providing technical and management support to governments and companies around the world. The company operates in three segments including Engineering and Construction Management, Environmental Services, and Professional Services.
The Internet of Everything
We have been writing about IOT (The Internet of Things) since 2015 not realizing that the story didn’t end there. IOT, or the physical devices that are able to connect and exchange data was just the basic concept until the internet universe kept expanding. IOT focuses predominantly on physical objects communicating with each other. Now, we have “The Internet of Everything”, which reveals a broader picture. According to TechGenix, in an article written by Angela Karl, The Internet of Everything is believed to be the process that brings people, data, and things together to make networked connections more relevant and valuable. It is amazing that one great thing about our current state of affairs is that we can rely on IOE to keep our businesses running smoothly from anywhere in the world. What is IOE? In simple terms, it is the concept of basically connecting any device with an on and off switch to the Internet. This is especially crucial during a time when businesses are sending people home to work remote.
“This coronavirus outbreak has raised concerns across the globe, with more than 113,000 confirmed cases worldwide” according to Business Insider. The spread of this virus and its prevention has affected the core foundation of our economy from the stock market to small businesses. Pandemics have happened before, however, this coronavirus has tested measures that we have in place for our business processes. So, by now, you should know. Is your business prepared?
This is especially true in our data management world where you can put your processes and business continuity plans to the test, by asking yourself, “if my business structure shifts, can I withstand this change?” Do you have systems in place to store data, interact with suppliers and create/maintain new business all in one place? You need to have all of your solutions in one place or one portal.
Be prepared. Know that your business paradigm may change. Even if you have these measures in place, based upon consumer demands, your supply chain might be affected by other business’ change in their procurement. Make sure that you have access to multiple suppliers outside of your preferred vendor network. Start engaging these relationships now. Reach out, connect, ask them about their business continuity plan.
How fast can your system onboard these newly engaged suppliers? Is the onboarding process quick, easily accessible and efficient? Does it have flexibility to work across a global forum to be accessible anywhere in the world? Can you receive applications and make approvals with your team without you being in the same place at the same time? This is important. We live in an era where the IOT is helping us stay connected especially when you have access to business solutions that can not only maintain but expand your business during changing times.
We are all in this together…. Is it time for your business to level up? We are here to help. Let us know.
SupplierGATEWAY Agile Onboarding App Platform Launches on AWS Marketplace
We are excited to announce the expanded launch of our new Supplier Onboarding platform via the AWS Marketplace.
SupplierGATEWAY is an Amazon Web Services Cloud-based supplier management platform, which automates and simplifies the entire vendor management life cycle from source to pay. SupplierGATEWAY web/mobile applications can be deployed individually and easily integrated with existing AP/ERP infrastructure, reducing the cost of supplier onboarding, procure-to-pay, compliance, and corporate responsibility by up to 90%.
Supplier Management Apps:
Supplier Onboarding
Requisition
Due Diligence
Bid
Compliance
Purchase Order
Vetting
Invoice
Risk Monitoring
E-Payment
Credentialing
Corporate Responsibility Apps:
Diversity/Local Supplier Locator
Diversity/Local Spend Reporting
Tier-2 Reporting
Data Enrichment.
To find out more about SupplierGATEWAY visit the product page here.
Already have a procurement/vendor management/compliance system?
Most organizations realize that their existing systems have gaps in capability. SupplierGATEWAY is an easy and cost-effective way to fill in those gaps and eliminate inefficiencies in the supplier management process. No need to “make do” with manual or makeshift tools that limit the value of an existing IT investment. By activating the relevant SupplierGATEWAY app, Members can create a seamlessly integrated environment for automating supplier management.
Don’t have the resources to execute a full IT implementation right now?
Implementation is very simple with SupplierGATEWAY. Your system can be activated in seconds with all the apps you select, fully enabled. The ready to use tools come with built in training and tutorials for “click and go” functionality.
Don’t want to commit to a long contract right now?
SupplierGATEWAY is a subscription service with no minimum commitment.
Interested in generating rebates from your Accounts Payable?
If you are looking for a way to streamline your payables process and generate cash back from your normal transactions, you should consider making SupplierGATEWAY’s virtual card payments, part of your toolkit. With SG Pay, you can reduce costs, earn rebates from all your card payments, improve the security of delivering payments with one-time use cards, improve your visibility and control of payments, and automate documenting and organizing you’re a/P transactions.
Best of all, you can get started with Virtual card payments as little as one business day from your own secure SupplierGATEWAY portal. No minimum commitments and no long term contracts.
Get started now with your SupplierGATEWAY apps via the AWS Marketplace.
With a click and go setup, you can be up and running, working with suppliers, managing your data and saving money and time within a matter of minutes!
If you’d like to know more about SupplierGATEWAY, follow the links below:
Watch our introduction to SupplierGATEWAY [Video]
Visit the AWS Marketplace to get started using SupplierGATEWAY
FHLB Des Moines Launches Online Bidding Platform For Suppliers
Earlier this month, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines or the Bank) expanded its Supplier Diversity Program by providing their suppliers access to bid on open contracting opportunities through their online portal which is managed by their supplier management partner and provider SupplierGATEWAY.
The Bank is excited to take this step in enhancing our Supplier Diversity Program with SupplierGATEWAY by our side. Including diverse suppliers in our sourcing process has always been a critical and important component of our program,” said Heather Hooks, vice president/diversity manager, FHLB Des Moines. “Now with a more efficient, cost-effective and transparent bidding platform in place we can connect with a broader network of suppliers.”
By centralizing and streamlining the bidding and vendor management process through its online supplier portal, the Bank can provide its staff with access to a vast network of suppliers. They can also view how many suppliers match a specific opportunity based on their designated diverse business classification.
In order to gain access to a list of open contracting opportunities, interested suppliers must register for the Bank’s Supplier Diversity Program. Once registered, suppliers can access their online company profile, view and respond to open bids and upload relevant documents and files for any of the Bank’s open opportunities. All registered suppliers will receive notifications of new contracting opportunities through SupplierGATEWAY’s mobile application, website or automated emails.
“This new bidding platform serves to enhance our program,” said Nancy Betz, senior vice president/chief human resources, administrative and OMWI officer, FHLB Des Moines. “Suppliers now have direct access to FHLB Des Moines open bids and can reach out to us directly when a sourcing need arises.”
Suppliers can register online for the Bank’s Supplier Diversity Program at https://fhlbdm.suppliergateway.com/. To help suppliers navigate the registration and bidding process, the Bank has posted two guides online: our Vendor Registration Guide and Vendor Bidding Guide. Questions regarding the registration process or the online bidding process can be directed to the Bank’s Supplier Diversity team at 515-412-2300, by emailing SupplierDiversity@fhlbdm.com or visiting the Bank’s public website.
About FHLB Des Moines
The Bank is a member-owned cooperative that provides funding solutions and liquidity to members to support mortgage lending, economic development and affordable housing in the communities they serve. The Bank is wholly owned by more than 1,340 members, including commercial banks, savings institutions, credit unions, insurance companies, and community development financial institutions, and receives no taxpayer funding. The Bank serves Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the U.S. Pacific territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The Bank is one of eleven regional banks that make up the Federal Home Loan Bank System.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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