Welcome to the Empress Buying Dashboard guide. This guide is designed to help you understand and utilize the Buying Dashboard, a key feature in Empress tailored for business users.
Introduction
The Buying Dashboard is a central location in Empress where you can monitor and manage all your company’s purchasing activities. It provides a comprehensive, easy-to-understand overview of your purchasing process, making it easier for you to make informed business decisions.
Key Features
The Buying Dashboard provides several key features designed to streamline your purchasing process:
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Annual Purchase Card: This card displays the total purchase made for the year, giving you a quick overview of your company’s spending.
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Purchase Orders to Receive Card: This card shows the number of purchase orders that are yet to be received.
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Purchase Orders to Bill Card: Here, you can see the number of purchase orders that are yet to be billed.
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Active Suppliers Card: This card gives you an overview of the active suppliers your business is dealing with.
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Charts: The Buying Dashboard also includes several charts, including the “Purchase Order Trends”, “Material Request Analysis”, “Purchase Order Analysis”, and “Top Suppliers”. These charts provide graphical data which can help you understand your purchasing process in more detail.
How to Use the Buying Dashboard
To access the Buying Dashboard, follow these steps:
- Log into your Empress account.
- In the navigation menu on the left, click on Buying.
- In the dropdown menu, click on Dashboard.
You will then be taken to the Buying Dashboard.
Here, you can view the information on each card by simply looking at them. If you wish to sort the information, click on the relevant card and select your preferred sorting method.
To track the information over a period of time, click on the relevant chart and select the time range you’re interested in.
User Roles and Permissions
The Buying Dashboard is accessible to all users with the “Buying” role. However, the ability to edit the dashboard is limited to users with administrative privileges. If you need to edit the dashboard but lack the necessary permissions, please contact your Empress system administrator.
Conclusion
The Buying Dashboard is a powerful tool that can greatly simplify your purchasing process. By providing a comprehensive overview of your company’s purchasing activities, it can help you make more informed business decisions, ultimately leading to increased efficiency and profitability.
For additional resources or support, please visit the Empress Help Center or contact our support team.