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== What are order assistants? ==
Within regular shops searching and finding the desired and suitable products can be very time consuming. Especially in organizations with large number of suppliers or with suppliers with a large number of products, the internal shop can easily inflate over hundreds of thousands or even millions of products. Finding the appropriate products in there is likely to be very inefficient.


We have seen customers organizations in a situation where employees refused to order over the internal shop as they said calling the vendor or browsing the vendors shop were faster than using the internal marketplace. To overcome this situation we have created a comprehensive set of tools to save time and reduce wrong decisions called '''ordering assistants''' which guide the purchasing process (guided buying).
This category holds all ordering assistants supported by the [[ZUGSEIL Shop]] itself and extensions to the [[ZUGSEIL Shop]] like [[Accelerated Ordering Tools (SHOP-AOT)]] or [[Digital Service Point (SHOP-DSP)]].
== General benefits of ordering assistants ==
* '''Simplified Procurement Process -''' Order assistants streamline the procurement process by breaking down complex purchasing tasks into a series of clear and intuitive steps. This helps users, especially those who may not be familiar with the procurement process, navigate through the steps seamlessly.
* '''Reduced Maverick Spending''' - Maverick spending occurs when employees bypass established procurement procedures and guidelines to make purchases. Ordering assistants enforce compliance with procurement policies and preferred suppliers, reducing the likelihood of unauthorized or non-compliant spending.
* '''Cost Savings''' - By directing users to preferred suppliers, negotiated contracts, and pre-negotiated pricing, ordering assistants help organizations to take advantage of bulk discounts and favorable terms, leading to potential cost savings.
* '''Enhanced User Experience''' - Ordering Assistants are designed to be user-friendly and intuitive, making it easier for employees to make purchases. This can lead to higher user adoption and satisfaction, as well as reduced frustration due to complex procurement procedures.
* '''Compliance and Risk Management''' - Ordering assistants can incorporate compliance checks, legal requirements, and regulatory considerations into the purchasing process. This ensures that purchases are aligned with relevant regulations and minimizes legal and operational risks.
* '''Consistent and Standardized Process'''- Ordering assistants enforce standardized purchasing procedures, ensuring that all purchases follow a consistent workflow. This can lead to better control over the procurement process and help maintain a unified approach across the organization.
* '''Efficient catalog workflows''' - Ordering assistants optionally integrate automated catalog approval workflows, ensuring that catalogs are reviewed and approved by the appropriate personnel before being delivered to the ordering staff. This streamlines the approval process and reduces delays.
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