Approval workflows
Rule-based approval processes for orders, budgets or offers in B2B commerce.
Approval workflows map real purchasing processes in B2B e-commerce. In avanta, they are closely linked to role and rights management and are part of a consistent ERP-first architecture. They are used in particular in B2B e-commerce applications such as the customer portal and B2B shop and can be consistently integrated into existing system landscapes.
Typical functions
- Single or multi-stage approvals
- Approvals by order value, cost center or project
- Combination with budgets and limits
- Transfer of approved orders to ERP processes
Approval workflows are part of the modular avanta B2B e-commerce platform. You can find a complete classification of all functions in the function overview.
Advantages for B2B companies
Approval workflows ensure cost control, compliance and transparent purchasing processes - especially in larger organizations or international structures.
Differentiation from manual releases
Manual approvals via email or Excel are prone to errors. avanta integrates approvals directly into digital processes and connects them with B2B e-commerce applications such as order apps and order automation (IoT/sensor technology).
Practical example / industries
A company in the packaging industry uses approval workflows in avanta to check orders in the customer portal before they are transferred to ERP. Automated repeat orders from order automation also follow these rules and are connected in a stable manner via avanta's integration logic.
The functions and applications described are based on real B2B commerce projects with avanta. Insights into specific implementations and industries can be found in the references.