8 | Using Supplier Ratings

This article covers Supplier Ratings in BackOffice and how they are applied in Purchase Orders and Reports. Supplier Rating is a star-rating system that is enabled via Global Settings where Operators are able to Rate Suppliers and Orders. Ratings can then assist with Business Operations and compare with other Suppliers.

This article covers Supplier Ratings in BackOffice and how they are applied in Purchase Orders and Reports.

Supplier Rating is a star-rating system that is enabled via Global Settings where Operators are able to Rate Suppliers and Orders.

Ratings can then assist with Business Operations and compare with other Suppliers.

Prerequisites

• To access Supplier Rating Settings, the applicable Operator Privileges will need to be enabled:
• Operator Maintenance 'General' Tab
  
• System Setup: " Maintain Venue, Stores & Tills" Flag
• Operator Maintenance 'Reporting' Tab
  
• All "Sales Reports" Flags

Enabling Supplier Ratings

• To Enable Supplier Ratings, log in to BackOffice and follow the steps below: 
1. From the System Setup Menu, Select Venue, Stores and Tills 
2. Select the Edit Global Settings button 
3. In the Global Settings window, select the Flags tab 
4. In the Purchasing Option Section, enable the "Use PO Supplier Ratings" Flag 
• When this flag is enabled, the Supplier Rating Field will be displayed on Purchase Order Receipts

Using Supplier Ratings 

Received Purchased Orders 

• When enabled, the Supplier Rating field will be shown on the P.O. Receipt form
• Operators can rate the Supplier Purchase Order from one (1) to five (5) stars 

Stock Purchases Reports 

• Supplier Ratings can be used in Reports which is useful for comparing Suppliers
  
• To create a Report that Utilises Supplier Ratings, follow the steps below: 
1. After Logging on to BackOffice, From the Stock Reports Menu, select Stock Purchases
2. Select the Views Button
3. Select the Add View Button
4. In the View Maintenance window, locate the SupplierRating option and any other Data Options to be included for the Report
5. Select OK to complete the Process 

• Reports can now be selected using the drop-down menu on the Stock Purchases Report Dashboard