Adding workflow to the procurement process

Configurable approval workflows for requisitions and purchase orders

Published: 2025-12-20 By: Predictiv

Configurable approval workflows for requisitions and purchase orders. This guide covers workflow designer overview, approval hierarchy configuration, delegation and escalation, and more.

Workflow designer overview

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# Workflow

The Workflow module introduces Workflow Actions and Workflow Statuses to an entity, enabling designated users to create, approve, and process documents efficiently. ## Entities

When installed, the Workflow module integrates workflow functionality into the Purchase Order, Requisition, and Manage Requisitions windows. Each of these windows will include the following workflow fields in the header:

  • Workflow Status: Displays the current status of the document within the workflow, such as Pending, Submitted, Approved, etc. - Workflow Action: A dropdown menu listing the actions that a qualified user can perform on the document, based on its current workflow status. Once the document is saved, this field is cleared, and the comment is recorded along with the action in the Workflow sub-tab of the window header.

Approval hierarchy configuration

Workflow Configuration in the Data Repositories Window

Header Configuration

1. - Is Approval Step: Indicates if this is an approval step.

Delegation and escalation

Delegation and escalation is a core capability within Predictiv, designed to streamline operations and improve visibility. The implementation follows best practices while remaining configurable to meet your organization's specific needs.

Mobile approvals

The mobile approvals in Predictiv follows industry best practices while remaining flexible enough to accommodate your organization's specific requirements. Configurable rules and approval hierarchies ensure proper controls are in place while maintaining operational efficiency.

Audit trail and compliance

' This subtab serves as a comprehensive audit trail, documenting all actions taken on the records within the header.

Getting Started

To implement adding workflow to the procurement process in your Predictiv environment:

1. Assess your current state - Review existing processes and identify improvement opportunities

2. Configure the module - Work with your implementation team to set up the required components

3. Train your team - Ensure users understand the new capabilities and workflows

4. Monitor and optimize - Track key metrics and continuously improve

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