Usual Vital Processes within Procurement
- Supplier Selection & Contracting
- Emergency Supplier Onboarding
- Purchase Order Management
- Critical Goods & Services Procurement
- Compliance & Risk Assessment
- Invoice & Payment Validation
- Procurement Crisis Response
One successful Vital Process:
Emergency Supplier Onboarding
When a primary supplier fails or an urgent procurement need arises, businesses must quickly onboard alternative suppliers to avoid operational disruptions. Without an efficient process, delays in approval, compliance checks, and setup can worsen supply chain issues and stall production.
A leading healthcare provider used Astran’s AlwaysReady® platform to accelerate Emergency Supplier Onboarding, ensuring uninterrupted access to critical medical supplies during a major global supply chain disruption.
Key steps in the process
1
Supplier Identification & Pre-Approval
Rapid selection of qualified suppliers from an approved database.
2
Compliance & Risk Assessment
Verifying regulatory requirements, certifications, and risk factors.
3
Contract Generation & Approval
Automating legal documentation and approval workflows.
4
Payment & Banking Setup
Fast-tracking financial integration for immediate transactions.
5
Initial Purchase Order & Delivery Confirmation
Placing first orders and ensuring secure delivery.
6
Audit & Performance Monitoring
Tracking supplier reliability and compliance for future engagements.
