Action | Description | Responsible |
1 | Considerations before OCI application Provide known points of consideration (e.g., the possibility of a general ledger translation table, accounts per delivery address, receiving invoices in XML format) to the customer and share best practices for the desired integration. In the case of a completely new supplier for the customer, share the contact details of the OCI supplier known to Visma | ProActive. | Visma | ProActive Consultant |
2 | Detailed Discussion about the Webshop Engage in an in-depth discussion with the account manager of the OCI supplier regarding the possibilities and functionalities of the webshop integration. This could include aspects such as the number of accounts, product range delineation, discounts, order confirmations, general ledger translation table, additional charges, billing address details, and preference for XML invoicing. | Customer (with optional support from Visma | ProActive Consultant) |
3 | Request Login Details via Email from the OCI Supplier Contact Person Request login details (username and password) and possibly customer numbers or location codes from the contact person at the OCI supplier, with the consultant in CC. Also, relevant to the webshop integration is coordinating how and where the order should be placed with the supplier (via email with a PDF file, via HTTPS using an XML file, or via SFTP using an XML file). See below for an example email. | Customer |
4 | Submit Login Details via Email Submit OCI login details (username and password) and possibly location codes for each delivery address and customer numbers via email. | OCI Supplier |
5 | Activate OCI Integration and Conduct Technical Testing of the OCI Connection Activate and configure the OCI integration. Technically test the connection by conducting the initial 'roundtrip' with customer login details. | Visma | ProActive Consultant |
6 | Create OCI Supplier in Spend Cloud Create the OCI supplier with the appropriate settings and link it to supplier groups, categories, roles, rights, etc. More information can be found by clicking on the link under the 'Connect the Supplier to an OCI Integration' section. | Visma | ProActive Consultant (Instruction about this for a customer during an onboarding training |
7 | Place the First Order in Coordination with the OCI Supplier Place the first order in coordination with the OCI supplier's contact person. The first order can be placed directly or intercepted. The goal is to not only successfully access the webshop but also to verify with the OCI supplier that the order has been correctly received and placed. | Customer |
8 | Resolve Error Messages When Placing Orders In case of an error message, if an order is not placed with a supplier in Spend Cloud and Spend Cloud indicates the status 'to be received,' inquire with the supplier. If the supplier claims this is not the case, work on resolving the issue. | Visma | ProActive Consultant |
Action | Description | Responsible |
1 | Requirement for a New OCI Supplier Informing the Consultant about the Need for a New OCI Integration | Customer |
2 | Checking OCI Integration Tier The first 5 integrations are free of charge. If the client has more than 5 OCI integrations, an additional fee will be applied. For inquiries, please refer to the agreement or account manager. | Visma | ProActive Consultant |
3 | Sending Documentation Requirements for OCI Integration Send documentation regarding the OCI integration requirements with Spend Cloud to the contact person of the new OCI supplier. Documentation can be found here: https://oci-docs.spend.cloud/ | Customer |
4 | OCI Integration Development by OCI Supplier IMPORTANT: The time required for development depends on the supplier. Depending on the duration, it may be a better option to choose an alternative ordering method. Also, it depends on the supplier whether they charge for the integration. | OCI Supplier |
5 | Providing URL and Login Details Send URL and login details via email to the ProActive consultant. It is also relevant for a webshop integration to coordinate how and where the order should be placed with the supplier (via email with a PDF file, via HTTPS with an XML file, or via SFTP with an XML file). | Customer |
6 | Creating OCI Supplier in Spend Cloud Create an OCI supplier with the correct settings and link it to the supplier group/category/roles, permissions, etc. More information can be found by clicking on the link under the heading 'Link the Supplier to an OCI Integration | Visma | ProActive Consultant (Instruction about this for a customer during an onboarding training |
7 | Placing the First Order in Coordination with OCI Supplier Place the first order in coordination with the contact person at the OCI supplier. The first order can be placed directly or captured. The goal is not only to approach the webshop successfully but also to work with the OCI supplier to ensure that the order has been received and placed correctly. | Customer |
8 | Resolving Error Messages When Placing an Order In case of an error message
| Visma | ProActive Consultant |
Action | Description | Responsible |
1 | Check If Integration Exists in Spend Cloud The client checks via Application Management / Procurement / Available Webshops if the supplier already has an existing OCI integration with Spend Cloud. If this is not the case, refer to scenario 4. | Customer |
2 | In-depth Discussion About the Webshop In-depth discussion with the account manager of the OCI supplier regarding the (im)possibilities and functionalities of the webshop integration. Known considerations (such as the possibility of a general ledger translation table, accounts per delivery address, receiving invoices in XML format) should be conveyed to the client during the implementation process. | Customer |
3 | Request Login Credentials via Email from OCI Supplier Contact Person Request login credentials (username and password) and, if applicable, customer numbers or location codes from the contact person of the OCI supplier. Additionally, for a new integration, it's relevant to coordinate how and where the order should be placed with the supplier (via email with a PDF file, via HTTPS with an XML file, or via SFTP with an XML file). | Customer |
4 | Provide Login Credentials Provide OCI login credentials (username and password) and, if applicable, location codes per delivery address and customer numbers in the "available webshops" section. | Customer |
5 | Activate OCI Integration Based on the request in step 1, the OCI integration is activated in the environment by the ProActive support consultant. Once this is ready, the client will receive a notification. This OCI integration can now be selected under "External Integrations." | Visma | ProActive Support |
6 | Create OCI Supplier in Spend Cloud Create the OCI supplier with the correct settings and link it to the supplier group/category/roles, permissions, external integration, etc. More information can be found by clicking on the link under the heading "Link the Supplier to an OCI Integration." | Customer |
7 | Place the First Order in Coordination with OCI Supplier Place the first order in coordination with the contact person at the OCI supplier. The first order can be placed directly or captured. The goal is to not only approach the webshop successfully but also to work with the OCI supplier to verify that the order has been received and placed correctly. | Customer |
8 | Resolve Error Message When Placing an Order In the case of an error message:
| Visma | ProActive Support |
Action | Description | Responsible |
1 | To ensure that the supplier is aware of the way Visma | ProActive expects an OCI integration to be set up, a link to a document explaining the above is sent. The documentation: https://oci-docs.spend.cloud/. | Customer |
2 | In-depth Discussion About the Webshop In-depth discussion with the account manager of the OCI supplier regarding the (im)possibilities and functionalities of the webshop integration. Known considerations (such as the possibility of a general ledger translation table, accounts per delivery address, receiving invoices in XML format) should be conveyed to the client during the implementation process. | Customer & Supplier |
3 | Request Login Credentials via Email from OCI Supplier Contact Person Request login credentials (username and password) and, if applicable, customer numbers or location codes from the contact person of the OCI supplier. See below the table for an example email. Additionally, for a webshop integration, it's relevant to coordinate where the order should be placed with the supplier (via email with a PDF file, via HTTPS with an XML file, or via SFTP with an XML file). | Customer |
4 | Provide Login Credentials via Email Provide OCI login credentials (username and password) and, if applicable, location codes per delivery address and customer numbers. | OCI Supplier |
5 | Request OCI Integration for Your Spend Cloud Environment The request for the OCI integration is communicated by the client to Visma | ProActive. An email is sent to support@proactive.nl to set up the OCI integration with the supplier. The email includes webshop credentials, the login URL (as provided by the supplier), and other additional information collected in steps 3 and 4. | Customer |
6 | Activate OCI Integration Based on the information obtained in step 5, the OCI integration is activated for the respective Spend Cloud environment. This OCI integration can now be selected under "External Integrations." The client will be notified when this is available. | Visma | ProActive Support |
7 | Create OCI Supplier in Spend Cloud Create the OCI supplier with the correct settings and link it to the supplier group/category/roles, permissions, external integration, etc. More information can be found by clicking on the link under the heading "Link the Supplier to an OCI Integration." | Customer |
8 | Place the First (Test) Order in Coordination with OCI Supplier Place the first order in coordination with the contact person at the OCI supplier. The first order can be placed directly or captured. The goal is to not only approach the webshop successfully but also to work with the OCI supplier to verify that the order has been received and placed correctly. | Customer & Supplier |
9 | Resolve Error Message When Placing the Order In case of an error message:
| Visma | ProActive Support |