***PLATFORM OVERVIEW***

The platform menu logically groups functionality and activities for user-friendly navigation.

Please note that access to functionality described within this User Manual will be subject to your Subscription Package and/or your Company user profile permissions. 

1. Your dynamic dashboard allows you to view your connection summary, your profile status, your supply chain B-BBEE and Regulatory Compliance, new messages and your company's rating on the platform.

2. The “Virtual Marketplace” is where  you will find all functionality related to connecting and interacting with other companies in the Directory, such as:

  • Find Companies: search the directory of suppliers.
  • Bulletin Board (eRFx): view the Bulletin Board for published sourcing opportunities, and participate.
  • Messaging: connect with other companies through direct messaging.

3. My Company” houses all functionality and activities relevant to your company profile and company specific configuration and settings, such as:

  • Company Profile: update your company information, contact details, supporting documents, banking information, and so on.
  • My Compliance: view your own company regulatory compliance status (CIPC and VAT).
  • Configuration: B2B and Corporate clients can configure some of their internal onboarding workflows and additionally request more information from their suppliers.  
  • Manage Users: create and manage your company specific users and their role assignments.
  • My Subscription: upgrade or downgrade your company subscription package.
  • Audit Trail: complete audit trail of user activity across B1LINK

4. “My Office” contains functionality specific to managing your company’s back office and related supply chain activities, such as:

  • Onboarding: Initiate a Motivation to Onboard (MTO) request.
  • Compliance Management: view your suppliers regulatory compliance status (CIPC and VAT).
  • Manage Opportunities (eRFx): Create, publish and manage sourcing opportunities.
  • PP Report: preferential procurement reports of your company supplier spend (B2B subscription only)
  • Supplier Updates: View recently updated supplier company information and release into your own erp system.

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