When systems cannot connect, the procurement process slows down. Manual ordering, fragmented status updates, and disconnected asset data can create delays, increase workload, and limit visibility across the organization. For enterprises standardizing on ServiceNow®these inefficiencies are especially evident when procurement occurs outside of existing workflows.
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and SHI connect nowwe address this challenge head-on by bringing streamlined procurement directly into your ServiceNow platform.
As a secure native ServiceNow integration, NowConnect links your ServiceNow environment with the SHI procurement system, allowing SHI catalog items to be published directly in your service catalog. Experience a more streamlined, transparent buying experience – without leaving ServiceNow.
How NowConnect works
NowConnect reduces manual work and streamlines operations by automating the procurement lifecycle from initial request to asset management. Procurement processes flow through existing ServiceNow procurement workflows rather than through external portals, helping teams maintain consistency and control.
Once an order is placed, NowConnect returns automatic order confirmations, shipping updates, and tracking details directly to your ServiceNow instance, providing real-time visibility into order status.
NowConnect also speeds up the asset management process. Asset details such as serial numbers and asset tags are automatically populated into ServiceNow, allowing for faster provisioning and more accurate tracking. If you manage distributed inventory, NowConnect can provide visibility into the hardware stored in the SHI through a virtual warehouse, allowing orders to be moved to end users or warehouses as needed.
Other features include:
- Synchronize supplier catalog items.
- Shipping via SHI to end user address.
- Native ServiceNow tickets between instances.
With the ServiceNow Procurement plug-in, you can quickly launch and expand your integration to meet your needs.
Next step
Ready to simplify IT procurement by integrating NowConnect into your ServiceNow procurement? Download the solution brief below to get started.
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