Purpose
1.2. Eliminate manual touchpoints, minimize errors, speed up supplier activations, and ensure regulatory compliance.
1.3. Ensure seamless sales order integration, document traceability, data validation, and centralized records for improved customer and supplier experience.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. New supplier profile created in CRM or ERP system.
2.3. Contract signed via e-signature platform.
2.4. Trigger webhooks from partner portals, procurement, or sales team emails.
Platform Variants
3.1. Salesforce (API: CreateRecord)
• Feature/Setting: Auto-create supplier account based on form data.
• Configuration: Set up automated creation on object `Account`, map form fields to API.
3.2. DocuSign (REST API: Envelopes:create)
• Feature/Setting: Generate onboarding contract and send for e-signature.
• Configuration: Pre-fill envelope with supplier data.
3.3. Microsoft Power Automate (Action: HTTP - Receive)
• Feature/Setting: Trigger flow when onboarding form is submitted.
• Configuration: Webhook on form submit, pass to Power Automate.
3.4. HubSpot (API: Contacts:create or Companies:create)
• Feature/Setting: Add supplier data as contacts/companies.
• Configuration: Map API call to onboarding data.
3.5. SAP Business One (Service Layer: BPService_Add)
• Feature/Setting: Add supplier as new business partner.
• Configuration: Use service layer API for supplier object.
3.6. Zendesk (API: Tickets:create)
• Feature/Setting: Create internal task for verification team.
• Configuration: Generate onboarding check ticket.
3.7. Google Workspace (API: Admin SDK Directory API: users.insert)
• Feature/Setting: Auto-provision internal account/access.
• Configuration: Set user creation parameters on trigger.
3.8. Slack (API: chat.postMessage)
• Feature/Setting: Notify onboarding team of new request.
• Configuration: Slack channel, message body: supplier info.
3.9. Twilio (API: Messages:send)
• Feature/Setting: Send SMS to supplier for status updates.
• Configuration: Set message template, phone field from form.
3.10. Outlook 365 (API: Mail.Send)
• Feature/Setting: Send onboarding confirmation to supplier.
• Configuration: Template selection, dynamic recipient.
3.11. KYC/AML Service (e.g., Alloy) (API: evaluate)
• Feature/Setting: Auto-run compliance verification.
• Configuration: Submit supplier data to KYC endpoint.
3.12. Dropbox Business (API: filesUpload)
• Feature/Setting: Store supplier documents centrally.
• Configuration: Create supplier folder, auto-upload docs.
3.13. Zoho CRM (API: Leads:create or Contacts:create)
• Feature/Setting: Add onboarding record for future follow-up.
• Configuration: API mapping to onboarding data points.
3.14. Monday.com (API: items:create)
• Feature/Setting: Track onboarding status in project board.
• Configuration: Create item per supplier.
3.15. QuickBooks Online (API: Vendor:create)
• Feature/Setting: Create vendor profile for invoicing.
• Configuration: Map supplier info to API request.
3.16. SendGrid (API: mail/send)
• Feature/Setting: Email series for onboarding steps.
• Configuration: Dynamic templates per onboarding stage.
3.17. AirTable (API: record:create)
• Feature/Setting: Maintain onboarding database.
• Configuration: Add record per new supplier.
3.18. Xero (API: Contacts:create)
• Feature/Setting: Register supplier for procurement/payments.
• Configuration: Contact object mapping via API.
3.19. Adobe Sign (REST API: Agreements.create)
• Feature/Setting: Alternative e-signature for contracts.
• Configuration: Auto-fill and send for signature.
3.20. Jira (API: Issue:create)
• Feature/Setting: Raise issues for incomplete onboarding steps.
• Configuration: Automated ticket creation on exceptions.
Benefits
4.2. Centralizes communication, reducing missed steps.
4.3. Enhances compliance and risk mitigation.
4.4. Improves internal process visibility and accountability.
4.5. Elevates supplier experience with instant feedback and clear next steps.