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★★★ strongInfor M3 Procurement
Infor M3 confirms 12 of the 37 procurement capabilities we track, with a further 13 partially covered. Its deepest coverage is in Purchasing; it is thinnest on Industry-Specific Procurement.
Procurement is a core strength for Infor M3 — a primary capability included in standard deployments. The product is best suited to process manufacturers (food, chemicals, pharma) needing batch/formula control.
- 12of 37
- Capabilities confirmed
- 262
- Documented features
- Purchasing
- Strongest area
- Industry-Specific Procurement
- Thinnest area
Capability coverage12 of 37 confirmed
How Infor M3 scores against the 37 procurement capabilities we track across every ERP in our catalogue.
- Purchasing4 of 7
- Receiving3 of 6
- Contracts & Compliance3 of 7
- Supplier Management1 of 7
- Industry-Specific Procurement1 of 10
Confirmed (12)Partial (13)Not documented (12)
“Not documented” means our research has not confirmed the capability either way — it is not a finding that Infor M3 lacks it. Coverage is scored against one shared capability list, so it is comparable between products.
What’s in it262 documented capabilities
The procurement scope Infor M3 ships, grouped as the product itself organises it.
Internal Sales19
Manages sales between divisions or companies within the same M3 group, covering order creation, pricing, invoicing, deliveries, and quality checks for goods moved internally.
Highlights
- Internal Sales OverviewExplains internal sales, where buyer and seller sit inside one M3 BE company, distinguishing them from plain warehouse-to-warehouse stock transfers.
- Internal Sales Process LimitationsDocuments the constraints on internal sales, spanning currency matching, how items are handled, and how costs tie together across the linked orders.
- Define Internal SalesSets up the internal supplier and customer records needed to run internal sales between divisions or companies.
- Fixed Asset handling in Internal Sales transactionsExplains how fixed assets are handled in internal sales depending on whether the asset need originates in the sending or receiving division.
- Managing Internal Purchase OrdersCovers creating and managing purchase orders placed against internal suppliers as part of the internal sales process.
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- Internal Sales OverviewExplains internal sales, where buyer and seller sit inside one M3 BE company, distinguishing them from plain warehouse-to-warehouse stock transfers.
- Internal Sales Process LimitationsDocuments the constraints on internal sales, spanning currency matching, how items are handled, and how costs tie together across the linked orders.
- Define Internal SalesSets up the internal supplier and customer records needed to run internal sales between divisions or companies.
- Fixed Asset handling in Internal Sales transactionsExplains how fixed assets are handled in internal sales depending on whether the asset need originates in the sending or receiving division.
- Managing Internal Purchase OrdersCovers creating and managing purchase orders placed against internal suppliers as part of the internal sales process.
- Managing Internal Customer OrdersCovers the customer order automatically generated in the selling unit once an internal purchase order is printed.
- Customer and Purchase Order Confirmation for Internal SalesExplains how status updates flow between the linked purchase order and customer order as an internal sale is confirmed.
- Managing Internal Sales PricingCovers maintaining pricing across the purchase agreement and customer order price sources used in internal sales.
- Charges Synchronization between CO and POAutomatically carries external customer order charges over to the linked purchase order to keep costing and invoice matching accurate.
- Manage Internal Sales Delivery Address InformationPasses the delivery address from the purchase order header and lines through to the corresponding customer order.
- Managing Goods in TransitTracks goods in transit between the sending and receiving units once the relevant setting is turned on for linked sales and buying documents.
- Managing Deliveries for Internal SalesHandles outbound shipment of goods within internal sales, following the standard customer order delivery process and triggering the matching purchase receipt.
- Material Planning for Internal SalesSets up the supply network, including the selling and supplying warehouses, used to plan material for internal sales.
- Internal Sales for Kit ItemsEnsures kit item product structure settings stay consistent when kits are shipped between warehouses on an internal sales order.
- Internal Sales for Attribute ItemsCovers carrying order attributes through the internal sales process by matching attribute models on the linked internal purchase and customer orders.
- Managing Invoicing for Internal SalesAutomatically generates a matching supplier invoice once an internal sale is billed to the customer, carrying over amounts, terms, and currency.
- Quality Management for Internal SalesReuses the distribution order quality inspection setup so QMS test results carry from the origin warehouse to the destination warehouse during internal sales.
- Supply Chain Order for Internal SalesExplains that a supply chain order routed through internal sales is governed by the same standard rules as any other supply chain order.
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Build my requirements →Purchase Order Processing26
Covers creating, releasing, and managing purchase orders, including planned PO hubs, central procurement, fashion matrix entry, and the settings and parameters that govern the purchase order flow.
Highlights
- Basic Settings for the Purchase FlowCovers the baseline settings required to configure the purchase order flow, whether entered manually or generated automatically.
- Additional Settings for the Purchase FlowCovers supplementary configuration options that extend the basic purchase order setup.
- Central Procurement in M3 BELets one team or department manage purchasing for a whole organization, or a portion of it, based on geography or product line.
- Confirmation, Delivery Advice and Transport Notification for PORecords supplier or shipper confirmations, delivery advice, and transport notifications against a purchase order.
- Create and Connect Delivery Note and Package to a PO LineAttaches a delivery note and package to a purchase order line to support inbound logistics and import tracking.
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- Basic Settings for the Purchase FlowCovers the baseline settings required to configure the purchase order flow, whether entered manually or generated automatically.
- Additional Settings for the Purchase FlowCovers supplementary configuration options that extend the basic purchase order setup.
- Central Procurement in M3 BELets one team or department manage purchasing for a whole organization, or a portion of it, based on geography or product line.
- Confirmation, Delivery Advice and Transport Notification for PORecords supplier or shipper confirmations, delivery advice, and transport notifications against a purchase order.
- Create and Connect Delivery Note and Package to a PO LineAttaches a delivery note and package to a purchase order line to support inbound logistics and import tracking.
- Create Packing Instruction and Make Available for SupplierShares packing and mark-for instructions with suppliers, covering both pre-packed kits and discrete packing scenarios.
- Create Purchase Organization for PlanningDefines a purchase organization used to consolidate planned purchase orders for centralized procurement planning.
- Create and Release Planned Purchase OrderCovers creating, working with, and releasing planned purchase orders into confirmed purchase orders.
- Custom FieldsAdds user-defined custom fields to items, suppliers, and the header and line level of a purchase agreement for extra tracking needs.
- M3 Fashion Matrix Plug-ins for Purchase OrderProvides a matrix-style interface for creating and managing purchase orders for fashion items with size and color variants.
- Mass Change Aggregated Purchase Order LinesAggregates purchase order lines and updates information across several lines at once in a single mass operation.
- Object Control for Purchase OrganizationLinks each purchase organization to a control record so its data can be pulled consistently across transactions.
- Planned Purchase Order HubGives buyers and material planners a consolidated workspace to manage planned purchase orders, planning data, and supplier alternatives.
- Purchase OrderCreates, releases, and prints purchase orders requesting material or services from a supplier.
- Purchase Order HubGives buyers and supply planners one dashboard to track, adjust, and approve purchase orders without delay.
- Purchase TransactionLogs every event reported against a purchase order — receiving, inspection, put-away, confirmation, delivery advice, and transport notification — in one record.
- Report Confirmation of PORecords supplier confirmation of a purchase order and lets buyers update order details such as delivery date.
- Report Transport Notification for PORecords notice from a shipper that ordered goods have moved into transport from a through terminal, including expected timing.
- Settings for Central ProcurementDocuments what needs to be configured to turn on and use central procurement within the purchasing process.
- Settings for Purchase per Company and DivisionDefines company- and division-level purchasing settings, including calendars, number series, and internal addresses.
- Parameters to setLists the field-level parameters that control purchase order type and category, such as normal orders versus delivery schedules.
- Settings for Supplier and ItemsSets up base purchasing data for suppliers and items, and links the two together for use in procurement.
- Status - Request for QuotationTracks an RFQ's progress through a defined set of statuses, some set manually and others automatically.
- Supplier CalendarDefines which days each supplier is approved to ship on, applying to purchase orders whether they were system-generated or typed in by hand.
- Supply Chain RebuildRebuilds the supply chain when the receiving warehouse changes on a purchase order line.
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Build my requirements →Pricing and Conditions22
Manages sales pricing, discounts, campaigns, customer charges, bonus and commission agreements, and supplier rebate programs that determine what customers pay and what recipients earn.
Highlights
- Supplier Rebate on SalesManages supplier rebate on sales agreements, including promotions, calculation methods, rebate scales, retrospective changes, and how rebates flow through order entry, invoicing, credits, and returns.
- Sales PromotionDefines promotion-driven supplier rebates that apply to sales during a promotional period.
- Sales AgreementSets up the basic terms of a supplier rebate on sales agreement.
- Claimable Status IndicatorTracks and manages the claimable status of a supplier rebate on sales agreement.
- Rebate CalculationSupports multiple calculation methods for determining supplier rebate amounts on sales agreements.
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- Supplier Rebate on SalesManages supplier rebate on sales agreements, including promotions, calculation methods, rebate scales, retrospective changes, and how rebates flow through order entry, invoicing, credits, and returns.
- Sales PromotionDefines promotion-driven supplier rebates that apply to sales during a promotional period.
- Sales AgreementSets up the basic terms of a supplier rebate on sales agreement.
- Claimable Status IndicatorTracks and manages the claimable status of a supplier rebate on sales agreement.
- Rebate CalculationSupports multiple calculation methods for determining supplier rebate amounts on sales agreements.
- Rebate ScaleApplies tiered rebate scales within agreements covering supplier-funded rebates on sales.
- Retrospective ChangesApplies retrospective changes to existing supplier rebate on sales agreements.
- Retrospective AgreementsManages retrospective agreements and applies them to customer order deliveries already invoiced.
- End and Follow-upEnds a supplier rebate on sales agreement and manages the follow-up activities afterward.
- One-time AgreementManages one-time supplier rebate on sales agreements outside the standard recurring structure.
- Supplier Rebates for Kit ItemsApplies supplier rebates on sales to items sold as part of a kit.
- Customer Order ProcessingApplies supplier rebate on sales calculations during the customer order process.
- Using Promotion Supplier RebatesChecks customer order lines against active promotions and automatically adds the associated supplier rebate when a valid promotion applies.
- Using Supplier Rebates on Sales AgreementsValidates a customer order line against a supplier rebate agreement and applies the agreed rebate amount when the order type requires the check.
- Using One-time Supplier RebatesCreates a single non-recurring supplier rebate directly while an order line is being entered, using a related option.
- Multiple Unit Coordination EnvironmentManages supplier rebate calculation in the selling division for Multiple Unit Coordination customer orders, adjusting sales cost when internal transfer pricing is used.
- Credit Customer OrdersSearches for an applicable supplier rebate agreement when a standalone credit customer order line is entered.
- Supplier Rebates at Customer Order InvoiceRetrieves the final supplier rebate amount at customer order invoicing, allowing sales orders to be generated before rebate percentages are finalized.
- Maintenance Customer Order ProcessingApplies supplier-funded rebate calculations within the maintenance order workflow.
- Using Supplier Rebate on Sales AgreementsChecks maintenance customer order material issues against a valid supplier rebate agreement when generating invoice transactions.
- Supplier Rebates at Maintenance Customer InvoiceStores and recalculates the pending supplier rebate amount for a maintenance customer invoice before and after printing.
- Return of Material with Supplier RebatesReverses supplier rebate calculations and invoice transactions when material is returned, mirroring the original issue with opposite values.
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Build my requirements →Purchase Agreements8
Covers setting up and maintaining purchasing agreements with suppliers, including agreement types, pricing organizations, and mass updates applied across purchase orders.
Highlights
- Agreement Type - PurchasingClassifies supplier agreements by type, such as blanket agreements or delivery schedule agreements.
- Create Agreements with SupplierCreates a purchasing agreement with a supplier that can be attached to purchase orders and printed for review.
- Create Purchase Organization for PricingDefines a purchase organization used specifically for pricing so it can be applied in purchase price searches.
- Define Settings for AgreementsConfigures the settings that let buyer and supplier settle on covered items, pricing, discount levels, and conditions within a purchase agreement.
- Managing Agreements with SuppliersManages the full lifecycle of supplier agreements, including creating, printing, canceling, updating, and correcting agreement lines.
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- Agreement Type - PurchasingClassifies supplier agreements by type, such as blanket agreements or delivery schedule agreements.
- Create Agreements with SupplierCreates a purchasing agreement with a supplier that can be attached to purchase orders and printed for review.
- Create Purchase Organization for PricingDefines a purchase organization used specifically for pricing so it can be applied in purchase price searches.
- Define Settings for AgreementsConfigures the settings that let buyer and supplier settle on covered items, pricing, discount levels, and conditions within a purchase agreement.
- Managing Agreements with SuppliersManages the full lifecycle of supplier agreements, including creating, printing, canceling, updating, and correcting agreement lines.
- Mass Update Agreements with SupplierApplies bulk updates to a supplier agreement, either adding lines to an existing agreement or creating a new one.
- Use Agreements in Purchase OrderApplies a valid purchasing agreement to planned and confirmed purchase orders.
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Build my requirements →Receiving Inbound Goods11
Covers the inbound goods flow, from system-directed and two-step put-away to cross-docking and the receipt of distribution or requisition orders.
Highlights
- Basic Settings for System-Directed Put-AwaySets the basic configuration needed to run system-directed put-away, used during goods receipt to route stock automatically.
- Create Location Type Table (MMS057)Defines allocation tables used to assign incoming stock to specific location types within the warehouse.
- Cross-Docking and Extended Cross-DockingDetects when incoming stock is needed for outbound shipment soon after receipt and routes it directly to a cross-docking spot instead of standard put-away.
- Define Cross-Docking SettingsConfigures what should be cross-docked and where it should go, avoiding unnecessary put-away for stock that will be picked again quickly.
- Goods Receiving with Two-Step Put-AwayAdds an extra staging step after stock receipt, splitting put-away into two stages once the feature is turned on.
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- Basic Settings for System-Directed Put-AwaySets the basic configuration needed to run system-directed put-away, used during goods receipt to route stock automatically.
- Create Location Type Table (MMS057)Defines allocation tables used to assign incoming stock to specific location types within the warehouse.
- Cross-Docking and Extended Cross-DockingDetects when incoming stock is needed for outbound shipment soon after receipt and routes it directly to a cross-docking spot instead of standard put-away.
- Define Cross-Docking SettingsConfigures what should be cross-docked and where it should go, avoiding unnecessary put-away for stock that will be picked again quickly.
- Goods Receiving with Two-Step Put-AwayAdds an extra staging step after stock receipt, splitting put-away into two stages once the feature is turned on.
- Goods Receiving DO/RO Using Different MethodsSupports several ways to receive distribution and requisition orders, including receipt by known identity, delivery, or other reference.
- System-Directed Put-AwayLets the system search for and suggest the most suitable warehouse location for incoming stock, improving put-away efficiency.
- System-Directed Put-Away with Fill Partly EmptySearches for partly filled locations of a matching location type when directing put-away, so partial space gets used first.
- Settings for System-Directed Put-Away for Preferred Buffer LocationsDefines preferred buffer locations that system-directed put-away should use ahead of standard storage spots.
- Settings for System-Directed Put-Away for Location Weight Limit ManagementSets weight limits that stop the system from choosing put-away locations that would push total stored weight over the defined maximum.
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Build my requirements →Goods Receiving13
Covers receiving purchased goods into the warehouse, including put-away, quality inspection in its standard, extended, and statistical forms, and country-specific receiving rules.
Highlights
- Extended Quality Inspection in the Receiving FlowRuns extended quality inspection during goods receiving using structured inspection tasks and plans.
- Goods Receiving Flow for Purchase OrdersReceives goods that have arrived against a purchase order and puts them away in the plant, whether or not quality inspection is required.
- Perform Extended Quality InspectionPerforms extended quality inspection during receiving using configurable inspection tasks and plans.
- Perform Goods Receipt per Package and DeliveryReports goods receipt against a purchase order at the delivery note level, the item level, the package level, or down to items within each package.
- Perform Quality Inspection of GoodsPerforms standard quality inspection on goods as part of the receiving flow.
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- Extended Quality Inspection in the Receiving FlowRuns extended quality inspection during goods receiving using structured inspection tasks and plans.
- Goods Receiving Flow for Purchase OrdersReceives goods that have arrived against a purchase order and puts them away in the plant, whether or not quality inspection is required.
- Perform Extended Quality InspectionPerforms extended quality inspection during receiving using configurable inspection tasks and plans.
- Perform Goods Receipt per Package and DeliveryReports goods receipt against a purchase order at the delivery note level, the item level, the package level, or down to items within each package.
- Perform Quality Inspection of GoodsPerforms standard quality inspection on goods as part of the receiving flow.
- Put Away GoodsReports put-away of received goods when put-away is set up as a separate step in the receiving flow.
- Quality InspectionApplies quality inspection to received goods based on the rules set within the goods receiving configuration.
- Receive Purchased GoodsReceives goods against a purchase order, and supports reversing a receipt and reviewing the resulting transactions.
- Receive Purchased Goods for RussiaApplies Russian customs currency rules when receiving imported goods, valuing inventory in rubles using the border-crossing exchange rate.
- Settings for Extended Quality InspectionConfigures the settings behind extended quality inspection in the goods receiving flow.
- Settings for Goods Receiving, Quality Inspection, Claims and Put-AwayDefines the settings governing the full purchase order receiving flow, covering documents, quality inspection, claims, and put-away.
- Statistical Quality InspectionUses an item's inspection history and configured parameters to decide whether and how often quality inspection should occur.
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Build my requirements →Core Remanufacturing11
Manages the exchange, tracking, and remanufacturing of reusable components known as cores, such as engines or gearboxes, including core policies, supplier and customer exchanges, and returns.
Highlights
- Cost Accounting and Component Exchange between Customer and CompanyCovers the cost accounting side of component exchange between a customer and the company, from start to finish.
- Core TrackingTracks reusable components, or cores, such as engines or gearboxes, through a dealer exchange and remanufacturing program.
- Create Core PolicyDefines core policies that control how customer and supplier core returns are valued and processed.
- Create Core Policy Selection TableBuilds a selection table that determines which core policy applies to a given transaction.
- Defining Settings for Component Exchange with Supplier in Core Management ProcessConfigures the terms and conditions used on purchase orders for exchanging components with a supplier under core management.
All 10 capabilities
- Cost Accounting and Component Exchange between Customer and CompanyCovers the cost accounting side of component exchange between a customer and the company, from start to finish.
- Core TrackingTracks reusable components, or cores, such as engines or gearboxes, through a dealer exchange and remanufacturing program.
- Create Core PolicyDefines core policies that control how customer and supplier core returns are valued and processed.
- Create Core Policy Selection TableBuilds a selection table that determines which core policy applies to a given transaction.
- Defining Settings for Component Exchange with Supplier in Core Management ProcessConfigures the terms and conditions used on purchase orders for exchanging components with a supplier under core management.
- Managing Component Exchange between Customer and CompanyManages the exchange of rebuildable components, such as engines or gearboxes, between a customer and the company.
- Purchasing a Component for Component Exchange with SupplierSets up a supplier agreement to buy a component in exchange for returning a used core.
- Purchasing Components for the Component Exchange FleetPurchases components to stock the component exchange fleet, reclassifying them as remanufactured inventory.
- Remanufacturing CoreRepairs or remanufactures a core component and returns it to stock in a defined condition.
- Returning Cores to SupplierManages returning a core component to a supplier using a dedicated return-to-supplier order.
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Build my requirements →Warehouse Management Interfaces13
Covers the interfaces that connect M3 warehouse operations to external warehouse and material handling systems, including data downloads, uploads, and the transactions used to synchronize stock and order activity.
Highlights
- Item OverviewGives supply chain planners, product managers, and other relevant roles a single application for viewing item information at a glance.
- M3 Business Engine Administrator's Guide for Warehouse Management InterfacesProvides background for consultants and administrators setting up Warehouse Management Interfaces, building on general M3 experience.
- Supported Processes for Warehouse Management InterfacesLists the processes the warehouse interface supports, including basic data downloads such as item, alias, and supplier information.
- Download processesSends basic data such as items, aliases, and suppliers from M3 to an external warehouse system whenever that data changes.
- Supported processesCovers warehouse receipt handling, downloading an expected receipt whenever a purchase, distribution, requisition, manufacturing, or return order is released.
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- Item OverviewGives supply chain planners, product managers, and other relevant roles a single application for viewing item information at a glance.
- M3 Business Engine Administrator's Guide for Warehouse Management InterfacesProvides background for consultants and administrators setting up Warehouse Management Interfaces, building on general M3 experience.
- Supported Processes for Warehouse Management InterfacesLists the processes the warehouse interface supports, including basic data downloads such as item, alias, and supplier information.
- Download processesSends basic data such as items, aliases, and suppliers from M3 to an external warehouse system whenever that data changes.
- Supported processesCovers warehouse receipt handling, downloading an expected receipt whenever a purchase, distribution, requisition, manufacturing, or return order is released.
- Upload processesCovers the transactions used to upload order and inventory activity from an external warehouse system back into M3, all following a shared message-based process.
- Download and Upload to an External SystemCovers integration with an external system such as a warehouse management system, including how M3 downloads and uploads warehouse data.
- Settings for Integration to an External SystemSets up M3 Warehouse Integration, using a warehouse management system as the example integrated system.
- Scenarios for Using Warehouse Management Interfaces (WHI)Describes when the warehouse interface applies, depending on whether M3 or an external system runs the warehouse, spanning both integration and interface scenarios.
- Deletion of Warehouse Interface MessagesRemoves warehouse interface messages once they reach status 90 or higher, controlled per partner setup.
- Delete Archived Warehouse Interface MessagesDeletes previously archived warehouse interface messages, reached via a dedicated function key on the archive display.
- Warehouse Management DeskGives warehouse managers and staff a single application for efficiently overseeing inbound and outbound flows.
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Build my requirements →Authorization3
Controls user authorization limits for placing and releasing purchase orders based on defined spending thresholds.
Capabilities
- Define Purchase Authorization for UserSets user-level authority for placing purchase orders and caps the amount that can be purchased on a single order.
- Use Authorization in ProcurementLets authorized users release planned and confirmed purchase orders based on their assigned authorization level.
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Build my requirements →Purchase Order Batch Entry5
Supports batch creation and processing of purchase orders, including administrator setup, configuration settings, and day-to-day batch management.
Capabilities
- M3 Business Engine Administrator's Guide for Purchase Order Batch EntryCovers the administrator setup required before Purchase Order Batch Entry can be run.
- Purchase Order Batch EntryIntroduces Purchase Order Batch Entry, a foundational tool for integrating external systems with M3 purchasing.
- Settings for Purchase Order Batch EntryDefines the parameters that control how purchase order batch entry behaves.
- Manage Purchase Order Batch EntryCreates, validates, and processes a purchase order batch header, including address, charges, and text information.
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Build my requirements →Transportation Management Interfaces12
Covers the Transportation Execution Interface, which exchanges transportation and customs information with third-party logistics systems, including its architecture, triggers, and transfer processes.
Highlights
- M3 Business Engine Administrator's Guide for Transportation Execution Interface (TEI)Explains the purpose of the Transportation Execution Interface, which lets transportation and customs information be exchanged with third-party logistics systems.
- Business Requirements and Solutions for M3 Transportation Execution InterfaceOutlines the functional requirements and concepts behind the transportation interface, giving an overview of how it can be applied.
- Scenarios for Using M3 Transportation Execution InterfaceDescribes the inbound and outbound logistics scenarios the interface supports, going beyond what typical ERP systems offer out of the box.
- Settings for Transportation Execution Interface (TEI)Configures the Transportation Execution Interface, which exchanges transportation and customs information between M3 and outside systems.
- Overview of TEI ArchitectureDetails the current architecture behind the transportation interface solution and how its components fit together.
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- M3 Business Engine Administrator's Guide for Transportation Execution Interface (TEI)Explains the purpose of the Transportation Execution Interface, which lets transportation and customs information be exchanged with third-party logistics systems.
- Business Requirements and Solutions for M3 Transportation Execution InterfaceOutlines the functional requirements and concepts behind the transportation interface, giving an overview of how it can be applied.
- Scenarios for Using M3 Transportation Execution InterfaceDescribes the inbound and outbound logistics scenarios the interface supports, going beyond what typical ERP systems offer out of the box.
- Settings for Transportation Execution Interface (TEI)Configures the Transportation Execution Interface, which exchanges transportation and customs information between M3 and outside systems.
- Overview of TEI ArchitectureDetails the current architecture behind the transportation interface solution and how its components fit together.
- API Overview of M3 Transportation Execution InterfaceLists the API transactions the transportation interface offers, pointing to more detail on each interface program.
- M3 TEI Transfer TriggersCovers the cases and settings that trigger a transportation interface transfer, both automatically and manually.
- Manually Create TEI Transfers without EventsCreates one or more transportation interface transfers manually, covering outbound or inbound distribution deliveries, without waiting for an automatic event trigger.
- Manually Create TEI Transfer with Event and Manage Created TEI TransfersCreates a transportation interface transfer by hand, tied to an event, and manages the resulting transfers afterward.
- Transportation Operational Planning - Download and Upload DeliveriesDownloads, uploads, and displays operational planning data, creating and updating deliveries as part of the exchange.
- Transportation Operational Planning - DeleteDeletes transport operation interface records once they reach a final status and no longer need updating.
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Build my requirements →Supplier Evaluation and Statistics8
Tracks supplier performance through purchase, delivery time, and quality inspection statistics, and supports ABC classification to rank suppliers by performance criteria.
Highlights
- Create and Display Supplier StatisticsGenerates, displays, and prints detailed statistics on supplier performance.
- Define Settings for Supplier Evaluation and StatisticsConfigures the parameters that control how supplier evaluation data and statistics get calculated.
- Display Delivery Time StatisticsShows and prints delivery time statistics, including internal and transport lead times.
- Display Purchase StatisticsDisplays detailed statistics on closed purchase order lines by item or by supplier.
- Display Quality Inspection StatisticsDisplays and prints quality inspection and quality analysis statistics for received goods.
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- Create and Display Supplier StatisticsGenerates, displays, and prints detailed statistics on supplier performance.
- Define Settings for Supplier Evaluation and StatisticsConfigures the parameters that control how supplier evaluation data and statistics get calculated.
- Display Delivery Time StatisticsShows and prints delivery time statistics, including internal and transport lead times.
- Display Purchase StatisticsDisplays detailed statistics on closed purchase order lines by item or by supplier.
- Display Quality Inspection StatisticsDisplays and prints quality inspection and quality analysis statistics for received goods.
- Managing Supplier Evaluation and StatisticsEvaluates supplier performance using accumulated supplier statistics.
- Update and Print ABC Classification for SuppliersClassifies suppliers into ABC groups based on factors like quality and delivery time, and prints the results.
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Build my requirements →Grower Contract Management13
Manages purchasing agreements with growers of crops, livestock, or aquaculture, covering settlement calculations, quality-linked payments, VAT overrides, and pricing selection matrices.
Highlights
- Grower Contract Management (GCM) - OverviewIntroduces grower contract management for buying crops, livestock, or aquaculture under agreements covering delivery quantity, quality, and origin.
- Grower Contract Management (GCM) - Worked ExamplesWalks through worked examples of settlement calculations for a grower agreement.
- Base Origin for Grower AgreementLinks item lots from a shipped customer order back to a grower agreement line to establish its base origin.
- Selection Matrix - ProcurementDefines a selection matrix used to configure markup on purchase costing elements within the purchasing model.
- Create Selection Matrix - ProcurementConfigures a selection matrix tailored to what certain procurement processes need for settlement.
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- Grower Contract Management (GCM) - OverviewIntroduces grower contract management for buying crops, livestock, or aquaculture under agreements covering delivery quantity, quality, and origin.
- Grower Contract Management (GCM) - Worked ExamplesWalks through worked examples of settlement calculations for a grower agreement.
- Base Origin for Grower AgreementLinks item lots from a shipped customer order back to a grower agreement line to establish its base origin.
- Selection Matrix - ProcurementDefines a selection matrix used to configure markup on purchase costing elements within the purchasing model.
- Create Selection Matrix - ProcurementConfigures a selection matrix tailored to what certain procurement processes need for settlement.
- Block SettlementHolds a settlement from completing until all required quality tests linked to it have been finished.
- Settlement Printing ModelConfigures the order in which quality-test-linked attributes are added to an item during grower agreement settlement, and how the settlement document is formatted.
- Settlement DocumentProduces the settlement document for a grower agreement, factoring in applicable quality inspection tests and related calculations.
- Recalculate Settlement for a Grower AgreementRecalculates a grower agreement settlement whenever the underlying charges change, whether that happens ahead of or following the initial settlement run.
- Override VAT on a Grower AgreementOverrides the default VAT code on a grower agreement when the end consumer of the produce changes the applicable tax rate.
- Deduct Customer Order Invoices during Grower Agreement SettlementDeducts related customer order invoices from a supplier payment during grower agreement settlement.
- Process Control for Settlement in PPS118Provides related processing options that support and control the grower agreement settlement process.
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Build my requirements →Defining Basic Settings26
Covers foundational master data and configuration -- items, facilities, warehouses, locations, lead times, and user authorization -- required before supply chain execution processes can run.
Highlights
- Administration Lead TimeSets the time reserved for required activities ahead of releasing a planned order.
- Company Structure OverviewGives a single view for managing company setup across divisions, facilities, and warehouses.
- Connect Item to WarehouseConnects an item with one or several warehouses, a step required before it can be used in production or inventory.
- Create and Apply User Authorization to Different ObjectsSets up user authorization so only permitted users can view or maintain particular data, using object access groups to control it.
- Copy Items in Different WaysCopies an item in one of two ways, either duplicating all related data or only a defined subset.
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- Administration Lead TimeSets the time reserved for required activities ahead of releasing a planned order.
- Company Structure OverviewGives a single view for managing company setup across divisions, facilities, and warehouses.
- Connect Item to WarehouseConnects an item with one or several warehouses, a step required before it can be used in production or inventory.
- Create and Apply User Authorization to Different ObjectsSets up user authorization so only permitted users can view or maintain particular data, using object access groups to control it.
- Copy Items in Different WaysCopies an item in one of two ways, either duplicating all related data or only a defined subset.
- Create FacilityCreates a facility shell, then completes it by linking it to one or more warehouses, used to set time-based authorization.
- Create ItemCreates an item along with its foundational, sales, and purchasing details, covering item type, inventory accounting, and lot handling.
- Creating Items in Different WaysSupports four ways to create items, from manual number entry with a forced panel sequence to templated or copied setups.
- Create an Item Numbering Rule and Connect It to an Item TypeSets a numbering rule controlling which item numbers can be registered, then links that rule to an item type.
- Create Location in WarehouseCreates a storage location, typically a shelf, and attaches it within a stock zone in the warehouse.
- Create Stock Location Zone in a WarehouseCreates a stock zone used to group locations within a warehouse for organizational purposes.
- Create Style and Stock Keeping UnitsCreates style and SKU master data, the setup commonly relied on in apparel and fashion operations.
- Create and Use Item Hierarchy StructureBuilds an item hierarchy structure that supports both vertical and horizontal searches across related items.
- Create Warehouse SubtypeDefines a new warehouse subtype nested beneath an existing warehouse type, used purely for informational grouping.
- Create Warehouse TypeDefines a warehouse type, which determines whether balances for that warehouse roll up to facility level.
- Define Hazardous Material TableSets up the settings used to manage hazardous material information for items.
- Define Item-related DataAttaches supporting data to an item, such as alternate units of measure, substitute items, and languages for external documents.
- FacilityDefines an organizational level, often synonymous with a physical site, positioned above department but below division.
- Geographic LocationsGroups shipment data by geographic location, covering place of load and one or more places of unload.
- Inspection Lead Time For PurchasingSets the typical time needed to complete receiving, quality checks, and put-away once goods arrive from a purchase.
- Lead Time in Manufacturing, Purchasing and DistributionExplains how lead time is handled across the buying, production, and distribution flow; customer order lead time falls outside this scope.
- Place of UnloadDefines a geographic unload point that can be tied to a customer's delivery addresses and applied to deliveries automatically.
- PriorityIndicates how important a position, item of equipment, or job is to operations, production, or safety.
- Supply Lead TimeSets the supply lead time based on the item's acquisition code, whether manufactured or otherwise sourced.
- Time Zone, Entry Date and Transaction Date when Creating Stock TransactionsSets up time zones and clarifies the way entry and transaction dates get recorded for stock transactions.
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Build my requirements →Request for Quotations9
Covers the request-for-quotation process, from creating and sending inquiries to suppliers through evaluating responses and converting accepted quotes into purchase orders or agreements.
Highlights
- Accept/Reject Purchase Inquiry and Create Purchase OrderAccepts or rejects a purchase inquiry after reviewing the supplier's response, and converts an accepted inquiry into a purchase order.
- Approve/Reject a Purchase Quotation and Create Agreements from QuotationApproves or rejects a purchase quotation after reviewing supplier responses, then generates a purchase agreement from the accepted quote.
- Create Purchase Inquiry ManuallyManually creates a purchase inquiry for a supplier.
- Create Purchase Inquiry from a Planned POGenerates a supplier inquiry directly out of a planned purchase order.
- Create Request for Purchase QuotationCreates an RFQ addressed to one supplier, or a mass version sent out to multiple suppliers at once.
All 8 capabilities
- Accept/Reject Purchase Inquiry and Create Purchase OrderAccepts or rejects a purchase inquiry after reviewing the supplier's response, and converts an accepted inquiry into a purchase order.
- Approve/Reject a Purchase Quotation and Create Agreements from QuotationApproves or rejects a purchase quotation after reviewing supplier responses, then generates a purchase agreement from the accepted quote.
- Create Purchase Inquiry ManuallyManually creates a purchase inquiry for a supplier.
- Create Purchase Inquiry from a Planned POGenerates a supplier inquiry directly out of a planned purchase order.
- Create Request for Purchase QuotationCreates an RFQ addressed to one supplier, or a mass version sent out to multiple suppliers at once.
- Evaluate Purchase Quotations and Print AnalysisEvaluates supplier quotation responses and automatically calculates which offer is the best fit, with a printable analysis.
- Managing Purchase InquiriesSends purchase inquiries to multiple suppliers, prints them, and copies an accepted inquiry into a purchase order.
- Managing Purchase Quotation RequestsRuns the full quotation request cycle, from creating and sending requests through evaluation, acceptance, and agreement creation.
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Build my requirements →PO with Subcontracting10
Manages purchase orders for subcontracted work, including settings for subcontracted items and operations, and the workflows for both continuous and occasional subcontracting.
Highlights
- Define Basic Settings for SubcontractingSets the baseline parameters that control how subcontracted items are handled.
- Define Settings for Subcontracted ItemConfigures settings for items where every operation in the product structure is subcontracted.
- Define Settings for Subcontracted OperationsConfigures settings for operations where only part of a product structure is performed by a subcontractor.
- Managing Subcontracting in ProcurementHandles two subcontracting models in procurement: subcontracting select operations, or subcontracting the entire item.
- Occasional SubcontractingSends a single manufacturing order operation to an external supplier on an as-needed basis when capacity is short.
All 9 capabilities
- Define Basic Settings for SubcontractingSets the baseline parameters that control how subcontracted items are handled.
- Define Settings for Subcontracted ItemConfigures settings for items where every operation in the product structure is subcontracted.
- Define Settings for Subcontracted OperationsConfigures settings for operations where only part of a product structure is performed by a subcontractor.
- Managing Subcontracting in ProcurementHandles two subcontracting models in procurement: subcontracting select operations, or subcontracting the entire item.
- Occasional SubcontractingSends a single manufacturing order operation to an external supplier on an as-needed basis when capacity is short.
- Subcontract OperationRepresents an operation carried out by an external resource, marked using a dedicated work center resource type.
- Subcontract Order – PurchasingPlaces a purchase order for work performed by a subcontractor, following the same purchasing principles used for materials.
- Workflow for Subcontracted ItemsWalks through the workflow for items where a subcontracted supplier performs every operation in the product structure.
- Workflow for Subcontracted OperationsWalks through the workflow for manufacturing orders that include one or more subcontracted operations.
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Build my requirements →Purchase Delivery Schedules8
Manages recurring delivery schedules for frequently purchased items, covering schedule creation, related agreements, and goods receipt against scheduled deliveries.
Highlights
- Connect a Purchase Order to a Purchase Delivery ScheduleAttaches a planned or confirmed PO to a recurring delivery schedule.
- Create Agreement for Purchase Delivery SchedulesCreates and prints an agreement tied to a purchase delivery schedule.
- Create and Print Purchase Delivery SchedulesBuilds a purchase delivery schedule, whether generated by the system or entered by hand, and prints it out.
- Define Settings for Purchase Delivery SchedulesDefines the parameters that control how purchase delivery schedules behave.
- Delivery Schedule - PurchasingSpecifies when a supplier is expected to deliver against a recurring order, usually spanning six months to a year broken into periods.
All 7 capabilities
- Connect a Purchase Order to a Purchase Delivery ScheduleAttaches a planned or confirmed PO to a recurring delivery schedule.
- Create Agreement for Purchase Delivery SchedulesCreates and prints an agreement tied to a purchase delivery schedule.
- Create and Print Purchase Delivery SchedulesBuilds a purchase delivery schedule, whether generated by the system or entered by hand, and prints it out.
- Define Settings for Purchase Delivery SchedulesDefines the parameters that control how purchase delivery schedules behave.
- Delivery Schedule - PurchasingSpecifies when a supplier is expected to deliver against a recurring order, usually spanning six months to a year broken into periods.
- Managing Purchase Delivery SchedulesCreates and manages a purchase delivery schedule for products bought on a recurring basis.
- Perform Goods Receipt for Delivery Schedule ItemsReceives and puts away goods tied to a purchase delivery schedule.
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Build my requirements →Supplier Rebate for Purchasing41
Manages retrospective rebate payments earned from suppliers for hitting agreed purchasing targets, covering agreement setup, rebate calculation, claim generation, and the full workflow from accrual to invoice.
Highlights
- Supplier Rebate Agreements OverviewManages supplier rebates that are earned and calculated from purchase transactions.
- Supplier Rebate Agreement ComponentsGroups and sequences multiple rebate agreements under one agreement model so they can be evaluated against a supplier invoice.
- Supplier Rebate on Purchase LimitationsDocuments the constraints specific to supplier rebate functionality, on top of the broader limits that apply to purchasing and finance.
- Supplier Rebate ActivationCovers the initial setup needed before creating supplier rebate agreements, including activation parameters, agreement groups and types, selection tables and matrices, and function parameters.
- Configuring supplier rebate settingsActivates supplier rebate functionality centrally and enables the required settings parameter.
All 40 capabilities
- Supplier Rebate Agreements OverviewManages supplier rebates that are earned and calculated from purchase transactions.
- Supplier Rebate Agreement ComponentsGroups and sequences multiple rebate agreements under one agreement model so they can be evaluated against a supplier invoice.
- Supplier Rebate on Purchase LimitationsDocuments the constraints specific to supplier rebate functionality, on top of the broader limits that apply to purchasing and finance.
- Supplier Rebate ActivationCovers the initial setup needed before creating supplier rebate agreements, including activation parameters, agreement groups and types, selection tables and matrices, and function parameters.
- Configuring supplier rebate settingsActivates supplier rebate functionality centrally and enables the required settings parameter.
- Defining a supplier rebate agreement groupAssigns each supplier rebate agreement to a group for organization and reference.
- Defining a supplier rebate agreement typeClassifies rebate agreements by type, controlling their numbering series and identification.
- Defining a supplier rebate agreement tableSets the scope of a rebate agreement through a paired control table and selection matrix.
- Defining a supplier rebate selection matrixIdentifies which rebate agreement to evaluate for a given set of criteria.
- Defining supplier rebate function parametersActivates and configures the parameters required to fully use supplier rebate functionality.
- Supplier Rebate Agreement ValuesCovers configuring the values behind a supplier rebate agreement, including generating and paying units and the scale rates used to calculate rebate amounts.
- Defining a supplier rebate agreementCreates a supplier rebate agreement and specifies its agreement type.
- Defining generating valuesAccumulates generating and paying amounts from valid PO invoice lines during batch rebate calculation.
- Generating unitSets the unit that determines which rate gets pulled from the agreement's rebate scale.
- Paying unitDefines the unit of the base amount that gets multiplied by the rebate rate to calculate the payout.
- Defining scale ratesDefines how rates are drawn from the agreement's rebate scale when working out rebate amounts.
- Supplier Rebate Agreement ModelGroups the set of rebate agreements validated against each purchase order line and defines their evaluation sequence.
- Setting up a supplier rebate agreement modelSets up a rebate agreement model that gets attached to purchase transactions.
- Agreement SelectionCovers the prerequisite configuration and order selection setup needed before rebate agreements can be applied.
- Configuring supplier rebate for purchase pre-requisite tasksCovers the general settings that must be activated within the company before supplier rebates can be used.
- Selecting agreement at order creationAutomatically attaches a valid rebate agreement model from the supplier record when a purchase order is created.
- Rebate CalculationCovers running and managing rebate calculations, including mass rate updates, transaction closures, and handling agreements that depend on one another.
- Calculating rebates for supplier rebate on purchaseRuns the rebate calculation update against a chosen set of supplier rebate agreements based on posted invoices.
- Using rebate calculation methodsExtends rebate calculation with mass rate updates and manual transaction closure options.
- Calculating rebates with dependent agreementsOptionally links rebate agreements so one agreement's calculation depends on another's outcome.
- Claim GenerationCovers generating rebate claims, managing settlement periods, and monitoring accrued rebate transactions by agreement and division.
- Claim generation and period managementAutomatically generates period records with date ranges once a rebate agreement is activated.
- Monitoring supplier rebate agreementsLists every rebate transaction tied to an agreement number, broken out by division.
- Managing accruals per periodGenerates and displays accrual periods for each rebate agreement based on how often it settles and what period type it uses.
- Supplier Rebate on Purchase WorkflowWalks through the end-to-end rebate cycle, from reviewing transactions and periods through final calculation, claim invoicing, and closing out periods or agreements.
- Displaying transactions per agreement within the divisionDisplays all rebate transactions for an agreement, flagging those eligible for final calculation and claim invoicing.
- Displaying and verifying the periods of the agreementReviews rebate periods for an agreement to confirm prior periods were calculated, claimed, and closed as needed.
- Checking the claim schedule per agreementChecks that prior claim periods for an agreement are fully processed before moving to the current one.
- Performing the final calculation for the period group and agreementRuns the final rebate calculation for a period group and agreement, with the agreement, date range, and supplier defaulted in.
- Viewing accruals and transactionsShows total generating value, rebate base, and claimed value at the agreement or transaction level.
- Recalculating accrualsMass-recalculates rebate accruals when agreement structure, rates, or scaled rates change.
- Managing a claim invoiceViews and processes the supplier claim invoice generated from a rebate agreement.
- Reversing a claim invoiceReverses a claim invoice found to contain errors, resetting the related rebate records.
- Closing a periodCloses a rebate period once its claim invoice has posted in accounts payable and no further claims are expected.
- Closing an agreementCloses a rebate agreement manually or automatically once its final period is closed.
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Build my requirements →Other capabilities4
Capabilities
- Procurement OverviewIntroduces the core buying cycle in M3, spanning order placement, supplier confirmations, and receiving, plus several specialized procurement functions.
- Extended Catalog ItemSimplifies item handling within buy-to-order acquisitions using a predefined catalog template.
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Contract management softwareContract lifecycle, obligations and renewals connected to your ERP.+11 more →
Supplier management softwareSupplier onboarding, qualification and risk synced to your ERP vendor master.+10 more →
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How it compares
Procurement coverage across the systems most often shortlisted alongside it, scored against the same capability list.
| Area |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchasing | 4+2/7 | 3+3/7 | 6+1/7 | 0+1/7 |
| Receiving | 3+1/6 | 3/6 | 2+2/6 | 1/6 |
| Contracts & Compliance | 3+2/7 | — | 3+3/7 | — |
| Supplier Management | 1+3/7 | 1+2/7 | 3+3/7 | — |
| Industry-Specific Procurement | 1+5/10 | — | 4+1/10 | — |
ConfirmedPartialNot documented— not scored in this area
Each cell reads confirmed+partial/scored. Grey reflects capabilities our research has not confirmed either way — it is not a finding that a product lacks them.
Procurement — strength by vendor
| Vendor | Strength | Best for | Starting price | Implementation | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★★★ strong | Mid-market and standardised enterprises wanting fast time-to-value | $180/user/mo | 3–6 months | |
| ★★★ strong | Large, complex enterprises needing deep customisation and controlled upgrades | Custom | 6–18 months | |
 | ★★★ strong | Large enterprises moving from on-premise Oracle to cloud | Custom | 9–18 months | |
| ★★★ strong | Mid-to-large companies in the Microsoft ecosystem | $50/user/mo | 6–14 months | |
 | ★★★ strong | Discrete and mixed-mode manufacturers | $100/user/mo | 5–10 months | |
| ★★★ strong | Midsize process manufacturers and distributors | $100/user/mo | 4–9 months | |
| ★★★ strong | Large enterprises wanting industry-specific cloud ERP | Custom | 9–18 months | |
| ★★★ strong | Process manufacturers (food, chemicals, pharma) needing batch/formula control | Custom | 8–15 months |
Evaluating procurement on Infor M3
What to put in front of the vendor before you commit.
- 1Approval workflow flexibility
- 2Three-way matching automation
- 3Supplier portal and collaboration
- 4Contract compliance monitoring
- 5Spend analytics and categorisation
Infor M3 starts at a custom quote with a typical total cost of $250K–$1.5M and a 8–15 months implementation.
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Infor M3 Procurement FAQ
What procurement capabilities does Infor M3 provide?
M3 procurement covers purchase order processing, purchase agreements, and delivery schedules, plus process-manufacturing-specific features like Grower Contract Management for companies sourcing raw agricultural materials directly from growers.
Does Infor M3 support supplier rebate management?
Yes, extensively — supplier rebate activation, agreement values, and calculation are all native, letting distributors and manufacturers track volume-based rebate agreements with suppliers as part of standard procurement processing.
Can Infor M3 manage grower or raw-material sourcing contracts?
Yes, Grower Contract Management and Grower Pricing and Payments address the specific needs of food and agribusiness companies that contract directly with growers for raw materials, a capability not common in general-purpose ERP procurement modules.
Does Infor M3 support request for quotation (RFQ) processes?
Yes, Request for Quotations lets buyers solicit and compare supplier bids before issuing a purchase order, standard functionality for procurement teams managing competitive sourcing.
Does Infor M3 procurement integrate with quality inspections on receipt?
Yes, Goods Receiving ties into quality control processes so incoming raw materials can be inspected and held before being released to inventory — important for food and pharma manufacturers with regulatory receiving requirements.
Other Infor M3 modules
Finance & Accounting★★★ strongManufacturing★★★ strongSupply Chain★★★ strongSales★★★ strongHR & Payroll★★ moderateProject Management★ basicInventory Management★★★ strongWarehouse Management★★★ strongEcommerce★ basicBusiness Intelligence★★ moderateQuality Management★★★ strongAsset Management★★★ strong
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