Supply Chain · Procurement

Generate POs from demand signals, not from someone remembering to check.

Manual procurement means someone has to notice that stock is low, look up the supplier, check the price, create the PO, and route it for approval. Automated procurement triggers purchase orders from MRP output, reorder points, and demand signals \u2014 with approval routing and spend controls built in.

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The Problem

Procurement That Runs on Memory and Manual Checks

Reorder points in the ERP but nobody monitors them \u2014 stockouts discovered when the warehouse reports empty bins
MRP generates suggestions but buyers manually create each PO instead of auto-releasing approved orders
No spend controls \u2014 POs approved based on who asks, not budget limits or approval thresholds
Blanket orders and contract pricing not enforced at PO creation \u2014 buyers manually looking up terms
What We Deliver

Service Scope

01
MRP-Driven PO Generation

Automatically convert MRP planned orders into purchase orders based on approval rules. Buyers review and release batches instead of creating POs one at a time.

02
Reorder Point Automation

When inventory hits reorder point, the system generates a PO with the right supplier, quantity, and pricing \u2014 routed for approval or auto-released based on spend threshold.

03
Approval Routing & Spend Controls

Role-based approval workflows with configurable spend thresholds. Budget tracking by department, project, and GL account. No PO exceeds authority without escalation.

04
Contract & Blanket Order Enforcement

POs automatically reference blanket orders, contract pricing, and negotiated terms. Buyers can\u2019t issue POs at non-contract rates without explicit override and approval.

05
Supplier Selection Logic

When multiple suppliers exist for an item, the system recommends based on price, lead time, quality score, and availability. Consolidate orders to preferred suppliers for volume leverage.

06
Procurement Analytics

Spend analysis by supplier, category, and department. Purchase price variance tracking, contract compliance rates, and buyer productivity metrics.

How We Work

Engagement Process

01
Procurement Workflow Audit

Map current purchasing workflows, approval chains, supplier agreements, and pain points. Quantify manual effort and identify the highest-ROI automation targets.

02
Rules & Logic Design

Design PO generation rules, approval thresholds, supplier selection logic, and contract enforcement policies. Get procurement and finance sign-off before building.

03
Automation Build & Integration

Build the automation layer and integrate with your ERP purchasing module. Connect MRP output, inventory signals, and approval workflows.

04
Pilot & Rollout

Pilot with high-volume item categories first. Validate PO accuracy, approval routing, and supplier communication. Expand to remaining categories based on results.

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Work with Metrotechs

Every engagement starts with an assessment.

Not a proposal. Not a sales call. We tell you what we find, not what you want to hear. The Launchpad assessment maps your operation before any software work begins.

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