In today’s challenging business environment, manufactures

are being forced to look beyond the realm of their

organizations in search of efficiency. They are looking for

opportunities to collaborate and develop an effective IT

solution to connect with the Supplier community. OEMs are

becoming more transparent in sharing their production

targets, production schedules, ordering, payments, and

looking forward for a supplier as an extended entity.

NIIT Technologies’ Supplier Easy is a web based portal on

a collaborative platform and effective information exchange

between suppliers and buyers. A scalable and secure

platform Supplier Easy reduces non-automated business

processes by offering online display of MRP process,

preparing quotation by supplier, releasing purchase order

and delivery schedule to suppliers.

Bridging the gap between Manufacturer-Supplierwith our Supplier Easy Solution

Collaborative platform and effective information exchange

Supplier & buyer performance management

Online status of invoice payments

Centralised information repository

Receive the material as per the online schedule

Real-time alerts and notifications

www.niit-tech.com

Manufacturing & Distribution

Suppliers are being demanded to share their dispatch plans,

advance shipment notices to further enhance the effectiveness of

receiving process. They are aiming at reducing inventory carrying

costs, increase turns, improve profitability and to improve overall

operational efficiency.

The following factors have contributed to the growing importance of

this process:

• Globalization of supply chains and the need to reduce cycle time

• Increasing complexity in managing suppliers and sharing of

information

• Increasing supply risks

• Viewing suppliers not just as a cost, but as a as a strategic input to

their bottom line

Business Need

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Partner with NIIT Technologies to align your IT goals with your business objectives

Write to us at marketing@niit-tech.com www.niit-tech.com

A global IT sourcing organization | 21 locations and 16 countries | 7000+ professionals | Level 5 of SEI-CMMi, ver1.2 ISO 27001 certified | Level 5 of People CMM Framework

NIIT Technologies Ltd.Corporate Heights (Tapasya)Plot No. 5, EFGH, Sector 126Noida-Greater Noida ExpresswayNoida – 201301, U.P., IndiaPh: + 91 120 7119100Fax: + 91 120 7119150

NIIT Technologies Inc.,1050 Crown Pointe Parkway5th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30338, USAPh: +1 770 551 9494Toll Free: +1 888 454 NIITFax: +1 770 551 9229

NIIT Technologies Limited2nd Floor, 47 Mark LaneLondon - EC3R 7QQ, U.K.Ph: +44 20 70020700Fax: +44 20 70020701

NIIT Technologies Pte. Limited31 Kaki Bukit Road 3#05-13 TechlinkSingapore 417818Ph: +65 68488300Fax: +65 68488322

• Moving all business processes into an online portal

reduced not only the cost of non-automated transactions,

but the latency of information sharing and the barriers to

adoption too.

• Portal offers the ability for suppliers to perform self-service

inquiries online whenever they need to know the status of

an expected payment.

• Portal offers a new tier of suppliers to automate routine

supply chain execution transactions such as purchase

orders, ship notices and commercial invoices and also

enable tens of thousands of small suppliers to interact with

Buyers electronically.

• Portal provides both suppliers and buyers a single, shared

view of data. Also enables the new found visibility for both

the parties to collaborate on corrective actions to improve

overall supply chain performance.

• Effective supplier relationship management and tracking

scope for improvement.

Business Benefit

We help our clients achieve high performance by

supplementing in-house capabilities with thought leadership,

tools and end-to-end process management that lowers risk

and increases speed-to-value. We offer a scalable and

best-of-breed industry spend management solution which

enables customers to automate sourcing, procurement,

analytics and supplier management functionalities. NIIT

Technologies has a hosted solution that ensures visibility and

pinpoints inefficiencies which can then be transformed into a

competitive advantage.

NIIT Technologies Advantage

• Portal offers different parameters to maintain QDC

processes by central visibility of transactions and MRN

rejections. Also calculates on-time delivery of supplier.

• Visibility of spend across locations / categories.

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Buyer Side Challenges

• Non Automated Business Process: Manual Communication (Email/ Phone / Courier)

• Too many suppliers to engage: Waiting trucks at the buyer gate, mainly due to manual processes

• Non Shared View Process: Non visibility of shared data between buyers and supplier

• Inefficency of Material Receiving due to manual process

• Supplier Performance: Buyers not able to judge the supplier performance in terms of on-time delivery, costing etc.

• Spend Management: Difficult to view the spend analytics across locations and categories

• Manual Tracking of Delivery scheduling confirmation, PO details, ASN generations, etc

Business Challenges

Supplier Side Challenges

• Lack of Supplier Self Services: Due to manual communication, suppliers are not able to view the payment detail, invoice etc

• Supplier Enablement: Many suppliers are not able participate due to lack of interaction with buyers

• No Visibility of Truck Return: Truck return due to delay in communication which results in loss of suppliers

• Truck Waiting Time high due to Manual Data Entry

• Manual Tracking for Material Receipt/Rejections

• Manual Status Tracking of Invoice Detail

OEM/Buyers

OEM/Buyers

Suppliers

Suppliers

Suppliers

DeliverySchedule

ERP

MRP

Supplier Portal

StoresGate Entry

(Buyer’s Mfg Unit)

ASN : Advance Shipment Notice1 ASN = Multiple Parts

CC : Consignment Card1 CC = Multiple ASNs

Suppliers

ASNs

CC

Invoice

Invoice

CC

CC

ASNs

ASNs

• Purchase Order• Forecast/Delivery Schedule• Goods Receipt• MRN/Line Rejection• Invoice Details• Accounts Payable• Payment Status

Distributors/OEM

ERP/SAPSupplier

Portal

Purchase

Production

Store

Finance

Suppliers• Purchase Order• Forecast/Delivery Schedule• Dispatch Schedule• Advance Shipment Notice (ASN) Details

• Consignment Details• Gate Entry Details• MRN/Line Rejection• Scanned Invoice Details• Payment Status

Process Flow for Ordering, Dispatch & Receiving

Business SolutionSupplier Easy is a web-based interface designed to allow a

supplier to easily conduct business with a buyer by providing

them with a one-stop-shop access for receiving delivery

schedule, replying to RFX requests, receiving purchase orders,

creation of advanced shipment notification (ASN) & Consignment

Card (CC) in bar-coded fonts so that it can be easily scanned at

buyer’s gate, replying with shipment receipts and invoices, and

receiving goods receipts and payments. It also allows the

supplier to maintain and update their information as required by

the buyer and to check order and payment status at any time.

• Online Business Process with centralized repository

• Collaborative processes

— Order, Dispatch and Receipt Management

— Quality Manangement

— Invoice and Payment tracking

• Supplier Self Services

• KPI Based dashboards and graphical reports

• Supplier wise Spend Analysis

• Integration will all Buyer ERP’s and BackEnd System

• Faster Communication

• Secured Architecture

— Role based

— Secured password storage

— Workflows for Approvals

— Audit Trails

• Alerts and Notifications

• Implementation Support

— Appropriate Infrastructre for enabling Supplier Easy

accessability

— Training to Supplier’s

— Rollout Strategy

— Incident Management

Solution Features

The customers can choose from the multiple delivery

approaches available:

• On-demand Model

• On-premise Model

Technical Features

• Secure , Scalable Multi-tier Web Application using ASP.NET

Framework

• Presentation – MVC 3.0

• Entity Repository & Access – RDBMS & Language

Integrated Query (LINQ) for Access

• Compatible with all kinds of ERPs such as SAP, BPCS etc.

• Database Independent (Supports Oracle, IBM DB2 and MS

SQL Server)

• Physical Interfaces: Scanners for Barcode Reading &

Printers

• Data Download for any Process to facilitate integration with

Supplier’s ERP

Presentation Layer (ASP.Net MVC)

SAP

Entity FrameworkObject Services XML Services

Programming Layer

Store Specific Bridge

Map Provider Map ProviderMap Provider

DB 2 Oracle SQL Server

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View

Controller

Model

Domain Layer

Domain Core

Domain Services

Module 1 Module 1

Aggregates Specification

Domain Services

Aggregates Specification

Domain Entities

Domain Entities

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Buyer Side Challenges

• Non Automated Business Process: Manual Communication (Email/ Phone / Courier)

• Too many suppliers to engage: Waiting trucks at the buyer gate, mainly due to manual processes

• Non Shared View Process: Non visibility of shared data between buyers and supplier

• Inefficency of Material Receiving due to manual process

• Supplier Performance: Buyers not able to judge the supplier performance in terms of on-time delivery, costing etc.

• Spend Management: Difficult to view the spend analytics across locations and categories

• Manual Tracking of Delivery scheduling confirmation, PO details, ASN generations, etc

Business Challenges

Supplier Side Challenges

• Lack of Supplier Self Services: Due to manual communication, suppliers are not able to view the payment detail, invoice etc

• Supplier Enablement: Many suppliers are not able participate due to lack of interaction with buyers

• No Visibility of Truck Return: Truck return due to delay in communication which results in loss of suppliers

• Truck Waiting Time high due to Manual Data Entry

• Manual Tracking for Material Receipt/Rejections

• Manual Status Tracking of Invoice Detail

OEM/Buyers

OEM/Buyers

Suppliers

Suppliers

Suppliers

DeliverySchedule

ERP

MRP

Supplier Portal

StoresGate Entry

(Buyer’s Mfg Unit)

ASN : Advance Shipment Notice1 ASN = Multiple Parts

CC : Consignment Card1 CC = Multiple ASNs

Suppliers

ASNs

CC

Invoice

Invoice

CC

CC

ASNs

ASNs

• Purchase Order• Forecast/Delivery Schedule• Goods Receipt• MRN/Line Rejection• Invoice Details• Accounts Payable• Payment Status

Distributors/OEM

ERP/SAPSupplier

Portal

Purchase

Production

Store

Finance

Suppliers• Purchase Order• Forecast/Delivery Schedule• Dispatch Schedule• Advance Shipment Notice (ASN) Details

• Consignment Details• Gate Entry Details• MRN/Line Rejection• Scanned Invoice Details• Payment Status

Process Flow for Ordering, Dispatch & Receiving

Business SolutionSupplier Easy is a web-based interface designed to allow a

supplier to easily conduct business with a buyer by providing

them with a one-stop-shop access for receiving delivery

schedule, replying to RFX requests, receiving purchase orders,

creation of advanced shipment notification (ASN) & Consignment

Card (CC) in bar-coded fonts so that it can be easily scanned at

buyer’s gate, replying with shipment receipts and invoices, and

receiving goods receipts and payments. It also allows the

supplier to maintain and update their information as required by

the buyer and to check order and payment status at any time.

• Online Business Process with centralized repository

• Collaborative processes

— Order, Dispatch and Receipt Management

— Quality Manangement

— Invoice and Payment tracking

• Supplier Self Services

• KPI Based dashboards and graphical reports

• Supplier wise Spend Analysis

• Integration will all Buyer ERP’s and BackEnd System

• Faster Communication

• Secured Architecture

— Role based

— Secured password storage

— Workflows for Approvals

— Audit Trails

• Alerts and Notifications

• Implementation Support

— Appropriate Infrastructre for enabling Supplier Easy

accessability

— Training to Supplier’s

— Rollout Strategy

— Incident Management

Solution Features

The customers can choose from the multiple delivery

approaches available:

• On-demand Model

• On-premise Model

Technical Features

• Secure , Scalable Multi-tier Web Application using ASP.NET

Framework

• Presentation – MVC 3.0

• Entity Repository & Access – RDBMS & Language

Integrated Query (LINQ) for Access

• Compatible with all kinds of ERPs such as SAP, BPCS etc.

• Database Independent (Supports Oracle, IBM DB2 and MS

SQL Server)

• Physical Interfaces: Scanners for Barcode Reading &

Printers

• Data Download for any Process to facilitate integration with

Supplier’s ERP

Presentation Layer (ASP.Net MVC)

SAP

Entity FrameworkObject Services XML Services

Programming Layer

Store Specific Bridge

Map Provider Map ProviderMap Provider

DB 2 Oracle SQL Server

Exce

ptio

n Se

curit

y Lo

ggin

g

View

Controller

Model

Domain Layer

Domain Core

Domain Services

Module 1 Module 1

Aggregates Specification

Domain Services

Aggregates Specification

Domain Entities

Domain Entities

Inside 03 pageInside 02 page

In today’s challenging business environment, manufactures

are being forced to look beyond the realm of their

organizations in search of efficiency. They are looking for

opportunities to collaborate and develop an effective IT

solution to connect with the Supplier community. OEMs are

becoming more transparent in sharing their production

targets, production schedules, ordering, payments, and

looking forward for a supplier as an extended entity.

NIIT Technologies’ Supplier Easy is a web based portal on

a collaborative platform and effective information exchange

between suppliers and buyers. A scalable and secure

platform Supplier Easy reduces non-automated business

processes by offering online display of MRP process,

preparing quotation by supplier, releasing purchase order

and delivery schedule to suppliers.

Bridging the gap between Manufacturer-Supplierwith our Supplier Easy Solution

Collaborative platform and effective information exchange

Supplier & buyer performance management

Online status of invoice payments

Centralised information repository

Receive the material as per the online schedule

Real-time alerts and notifications

www.niit-tech.com

Manufacturing & Distribution

Suppliers are being demanded to share their dispatch plans,

advance shipment notices to further enhance the effectiveness of

receiving process. They are aiming at reducing inventory carrying

costs, increase turns, improve profitability and to improve overall

operational efficiency.

The following factors have contributed to the growing importance of

this process:

• Globalization of supply chains and the need to reduce cycle time

• Increasing complexity in managing suppliers and sharing of

information

• Increasing supply risks

• Viewing suppliers not just as a cost, but as a as a strategic input to

their bottom line

Business Need

A_6

8_07

0812

Europe SingaporeIndia Americas

Partner with NIIT Technologies to align your IT goals with your business objectives

Write to us at marketing@niit-tech.com www.niit-tech.com

A global IT sourcing organization | 21 locations and 16 countries | 7000+ professionals | Level 5 of SEI-CMMi, ver1.2 ISO 27001 certified | Level 5 of People CMM Framework

NIIT Technologies Ltd.Corporate Heights (Tapasya)Plot No. 5, EFGH, Sector 126Noida-Greater Noida ExpresswayNoida – 201301, U.P., IndiaPh: + 91 120 7119100Fax: + 91 120 7119150

NIIT Technologies Inc.,1050 Crown Pointe Parkway5th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30338, USAPh: +1 770 551 9494Toll Free: +1 888 454 NIITFax: +1 770 551 9229

NIIT Technologies Limited2nd Floor, 47 Mark LaneLondon - EC3R 7QQ, U.K.Ph: +44 20 70020700Fax: +44 20 70020701

NIIT Technologies Pte. Limited31 Kaki Bukit Road 3#05-13 TechlinkSingapore 417818Ph: +65 68488300Fax: +65 68488322

• Moving all business processes into an online portal

reduced not only the cost of non-automated transactions,

but the latency of information sharing and the barriers to

adoption too.

• Portal offers the ability for suppliers to perform self-service

inquiries online whenever they need to know the status of

an expected payment.

• Portal offers a new tier of suppliers to automate routine

supply chain execution transactions such as purchase

orders, ship notices and commercial invoices and also

enable tens of thousands of small suppliers to interact with

Buyers electronically.

• Portal provides both suppliers and buyers a single, shared

view of data. Also enables the new found visibility for both

the parties to collaborate on corrective actions to improve

overall supply chain performance.

• Effective supplier relationship management and tracking

scope for improvement.

Business Benefit

We help our clients achieve high performance by

supplementing in-house capabilities with thought leadership,

tools and end-to-end process management that lowers risk

and increases speed-to-value. We offer a scalable and

best-of-breed industry spend management solution which

enables customers to automate sourcing, procurement,

analytics and supplier management functionalities. NIIT

Technologies has a hosted solution that ensures visibility and

pinpoints inefficiencies which can then be transformed into a

competitive advantage.

NIIT Technologies Advantage

• Portal offers different parameters to maintain QDC

processes by central visibility of transactions and MRN

rejections. Also calculates on-time delivery of supplier.

• Visibility of spend across locations / categories.

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