====== Supplier Monitoring Module======
This is the Supplier Monitoring Module. It contains the list and status of items from approved purchase orders. \\

**Overview:**
 
Supplier Monitoring Module is like a business to business (B2B) platform of __TD web-base system__ where registered supplier can provide and update the most recent status of items in a summarized format.  

The module automatically list the items according to approved purchase orders extracted from TD web-base system- purchase orders. Each item has the order quantity (PO Qty) that should be met and assigned with current status under "supplier status" column.

**Objective:**
This module aims to provide a common order monitoring list between Target display and suppliers, where they can communicate order progress and concerns from both sides effectively.        

**Users:**
The main user this module is the assigned person/s or contact person directly involved with Target Display purchases. Each supplier will be given one set of secured user name and password.
  
**Procedure Background:**

Assigned person is responsible for allotting time for regularly checking and updating of item information and its progress. Following is a general instruction to use as guide:
    - log-in using the registered username and password
    - check status of each item
    - get update regarding the progress of items which have status other than complete
    - change supplier status to fit in current state; see columns:status for status definition
    - put delivery date if already scheduled for pick-up or delivery (add remark if for pick-up)
    note: change/update status and add delivery date/remarks saves upon pressing "enter".
    - click "update" button to notify if no changes made (this will update action date & time and means that info are up to date as of the given time)
    - call/communicate with target display contact person if case arises 
    - log-out to disconnect (system will automatically disconnect when user is idle for some time)
 
Tool Bar Buttons:
  * Update - use to notify that details are up-to-date as of the moment
  * Print - use to print the list 
  * Export - use to export the data to different program
  * About - shows information about the module
  * Refresh - use to reload the module
  * Close - use to close the module 
  * Toggle - use to show/hide the filter row
  * Columns - use to show/hide the table columns
  * Page - use to limit the list or move the viewing page
  * Edit Selected Row - use to edit a row item; clicking an item also do the same function
  * Save Row - use to save changes made; pressing "enter" upon editing also do the same function
  * Cancel Row Editing - use to cancel changes made; pressing "esc" while editing also do the same function
  * Log-out - use to disconnect from the system

Columns:
  * PO number - the approved reference purchase order number where selected item is related  
  * Control No. - a sequential temporary reference number use when PO number is not available; number of approved order for the supplier in the given year   
  * Year - order year; use to reference control number (control number resets to zero every year)
  * Item Description - name of item on order
  * Item Color -color of item on order
  * PO Qty - quantity of item on order
  * Uom - unit of measurement
  * Date needed - time to meet to have on time delivery
  * Delivery Date - supplier assigned date of availability when produced can be delivered or pick-up 
  * Supplier Status - shows the current state of item as indicated by supplier; statuses are the ff: 
     * Pending - this is the initial state of items upon confirmation of purchase order
     * Mat-Prep - state when supplier is about to start processing the order by preparing the raw materials
     * On-going - state when supplier in production phase
     * Partial - state when some items were already completed
     * Ready - state when all items are available for pick-up or delivery
     * Complete - state when all items were transferred/turn-over-ed
  * Remarks - note/memo for the item
  * Action Date - date of latest change/update made
  * Action Time - time of latest change/update made

For comments and suggestion pls. contact TDCI IT department @ 8913607 local 280