When a Buyer portal User logs into MeRLIN Buyer Portal, the User is greeted with a landing page that contains information in the form of data points and visuals. Such Visuals are generally customized for specific Enterprise requirement and their KRAs. Hence you may not see exactly when is shown here in this Section. You can use this Section as a general guide.
1. Supplier Global Search:
As a Buyer, you can effortlessly search for any Supplier in the system without needing to know the specific page or status associated with the Supplier. This feature streamlines the search process, ensuring quick and efficient access to Supplier information. Provides a centralized view of Supplier details.
2. Bell Notifications:
The bell icon provides a centralized location to view all important notifications related to your tasks, approvals, and updates. These notifications are designed to keep you informed about activities that require your attention or are relevant to your role.
Click on “View all Notifications” under Notifications drop down. Click on “Read” tab under the Notifications pop-up to view all notifications that are already read.
4. To-DO
Introduce a built-in To-Do feature that enables users to create, assign, and track action items within the system. This ensures that internal follow-ups are actionable rather than just reference lists, improving task management and accountability.
Users can create a personal To-Do as a self-reminder or assign it to another user. Tasks can include a title, description, due date, and priority level (High, Medium, Low).
- Users can assign tasks by typing @ followed by the recipient’s name within the system. Upon assignment, the selected user receives a notification, and the task is automatically added to their To-Do list, where they can review the details and take appropriate action.
- Follow-up items can now be seamlessly converted into To-Do tasks, eliminating the need for manual intervention.
- Once a task is completed, the assigned user can mark it as “Completed”, after which it is moved to the Completed section for record-keeping and tracking.
