ClearOrbit's Xtended Process Control (X.PC) for Suppliers for Your ERP

Xtended Process Control (X.PC) for Suppliers

ClearOrbit's Xtended Process Control (X.PC) for Suppliers is a sophisticated set of applications to automate the direct materials replenishment process with your suppliers. X.PC closes the loop between the demand information published to suppliers and the physical shipments sent by suppliers in response to the demand signal. X.PC effectively eliminates most invoice disputes and enables companies to implement Evaluated Receipt Settlement (ERS) in their ERP system. X.PC integrates directly to the ERP data model, avoiding duplicate PO or inventory data that can drive integration costs and delay implementation. This results in significantly faster, smoother and more cost-effective deployments than alternative approaches.

X.PC for Suppliers consists of six different modules, which vary according to the demand signal used to trigger the replenishment process within your supplier base:

Purchase Order Collaborator (POC)
Allows manufacturers and distributors to implement collaborative relationships with suppliers by tackling the problem of purchase order execution management.

PO Change Management (POM)
Extends the functionality of PO Collaborator by incorporating MRP (Material Requirements Planning) output into the purchase order replenishment process.

Demand Collaborator (DmC)
Allows manufacturers and distributors to collaborate on the delivery of MRP planned orders, while providing key process control mechanisms around fulfillment.

E-Kanban Manager (E-KM)
Allows manufacturers and distributors to effectively execute and optimize Kanban systems by providing replenishment authorization through package tracking numbers (PTNs) to the vendor or inside store.

Benefits to the Manufacturer include:

Decreased manufacturing downtime due to inaccurate shipments
Elimination of duplicate receipts and inventory
Elimination of invoice disputes
Reduction in receiving delays due to inaccurate labeling
Elimination of EDI relationships / label compliance programs cost
Decreased lead times and variability
Implementation of Evaluated Receipt Settlement (ERS) initiatives
Increased visibility to cash requirements and cash to cash cycle time

Benefits to the Supplier include:

Improved shipping accuracy
Reduced costs from order expediting
More efficient handling of returned goods
Reduced order reprocessing
Elimination of invoice disputes, thus payment is realized more quickly
Fewer resources tied up with invoice reconciliation
Improved customer relationships

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