Catalog Suppliers
The information contained in the OFS Portal Catalog Management & Syndication tool is subject to terms, conditions, and confidentiality requirements established by OFS Portal.
The Catalog Management Process
The OFS Portal Catalog Management & Syndication tool lets Members securely distribute contract specific price lists (catalogs) to their buyers. Access to catalogs is restricted so that users see only catalogs assigned to their organization. The OFS Portal Catalog Management & Syndication tool ensures secure upload and download of this sensitive price information.
Process Overview
1. Catalog Submission
- Members prepare catalogs using the OFS Portal Supplier Catalog Template, validate and approve the content.
- Members upload the catalog.
2. Catalog Approval
- The system further validates and enriches the catalog content.
- Members have another opportunity to approve the catalog, if desired.
3. Catalog Syndication
- Buyers are notified catalog is ready to download.
- Buyers download and approve the catalog, which sends a confirmation to the Member.
4. Catalog Tracking
- The system tracks the status of the catalogs for each Supplier and Buyer
- Members can search for their catalogs and view the catalog details and status.
- More detailed steps on this process can be found in the Resource Materials section below.
Resource Materials
Click on the links below for tools and user guides:
Supplier Basic Training:
- SBT1: OFS Portal Overview
- SBT2: Catalog Overview Process
- SBT3: Request Catalog Header
- SBT4: How to Upload a Pricebook
We welcome your requests and suggestions for additional resource material. Submit any catalog resource request or suggestion to catalog@ofs-portal.com.
Catalog Support
Questions and issues concerning the Catalog Management System? Contact us now at catalog@ofs-portal.com for assistance.