Compare SmartPO vs. Spark Shipping

SmartPO is an all-encompassing procurement and inventory management solution tailored for organizations ranging from small offices to large corporations with various locations and departments. This robust procure-to-pay system efficiently manages internal requisitions, external purchase orders, the receipt of shipments, warehouse operations, inventory updates, and invoice routing, all while minimizing costs and enhancing efficiency. With SmartPO, users benefit from a unified platform that simplifies ordering across all vendors. You can place orders with established suppliers via item masters or request one-time specialty items and services. Moreover, with the right permissions, users can search the web for products, making the procurement process even more flexible. Punch-outs enable shopping directly on vendor websites such as Amazon or Office Depot, allowing users to add selected items to their orders seamlessly. Additionally, orders can be generated quickly from the supply room through barcode scanning, streamlining the ordering process. Each individual line item on an order can be meticulously coded to capture essential internal G/L codes, department allocations, grants, and more, providing comprehensive tracking and reporting capabilities. This level of detail ensures that organizations can maintain precise control over their procurement processes and expenditures.

Streamline the process of uploading products, managing inventory, sending orders, and tracking shipments with automation. Instantly import comprehensive product information from suppliers into your eCommerce platform, including images and detailed descriptions. If multiple suppliers offer the same item, Spark Shipping links one product to various suppliers and directs orders to the optimal source. This ensures that orders are sent to the supplier with the product available at the most competitive price. Spark Shipping will handle supplier feeds and keep your inventory updated automatically, allowing for efficient inventory management that aligns with all your vendors. Orders can be dispatched to vendors, distributors, suppliers, or fulfillment centers as needed. When orders are placed in your store, Spark Shipping intelligently assigns them to the appropriate destination, accommodating various formats such as email, EDI, FTP, CSV, XML, among others, to meet your vendor’s requirements. This comprehensive automation solution significantly reduces manual effort and enhances operational efficiency.