Vendor portal in Purchase Order Management requires only a web address to Business Central
If you have a vendor who wants to use the portal solution included in Purchase Order Management, the setup is straightforward. The only thing you actually need is a web address that points directly to your Business Central.
When the vendor logs in, they get a minimalistic role center with just one button. That keeps the interface simple and free of distractions.
Even though the role center is stripped down, it shows exactly what the vendor needs. The vendor sees a list of outstanding requests that you are awaiting an answer for, so they always know what requires their attention.
The introduction below summarises the main points.
You can give a vendor access to the portal solution in Purchase Order Management by providing only a web address that points directly to your Business Central. No additional setup is required from the vendor’s side.
The vendor sees a minimalistic role center with a single button. This keeps the interface clean and easy to use.
The role center displays the list of outstanding requests that you are waiting for the vendor to answer. The vendor always knows which requests need a response.
Q&A
What do you need to give a vendor access to the Purchase Order Management portal?
You only need a web address that points directly to your Business Central. That is enough for the vendor to use the portal solution.
What does the vendor see when they log in to the portal?
The vendor gets a minimalistic role center with only one button. It shows the list of outstanding requests that you are awaiting an answer for.