Enhance Project Collaboration

Graphite provides collaboration and transparency into all ongoing procurement projects for stakeholders and suppliers alike. Easily coordinate with internal stakeholders on their assigned tasks, follow up with suppliers on pending actions, and stay synced with InfoSec and Data Privacy teams to keep procurement projects running smoothly. Fill out the form to learn more.

Collaboration at its finest

Collaborating during supplier onboarding can be tricky. Communication can get buried in inboxes, limited visibility requires follow-ups, and tasks regularly get lost in the shuffle, leading to slowdowns and frustrations.

With Graphite Connect, you can work seamlessly with internal team members, suppliers, and stakeholders all in one place.

Casey’s accelerates supplier onboarding by 70% and saves 100 hours in data verification with Graphite.
Implementing Graphite has made life easier for stakeholders at PluralSight by validating and centralizing supplier data.
HealthEquity reduced onboarding time by 85%, driving significant efficiency and value.

Benefits of project collaboration

Increase productivity

Project collaboration can increase team productivity through effective communication and a clear understanding of SOPs. Streamlined processes and seamless handovers help avoid delays, saving valuable time and reducing unnecessary costs.

Prioritize transparency

Transparent systems and information-sharing help suppliers, buyers, stakeholders, and other key players to align on shared goals. This increased visibility fosters a sense of trust and reduces miscommunication, increasing overall efficiency.

Avoid supply disruptions

Increased transparency and efficiency contribute to a reduction in the costly delays, disruptions, or overruns that can result from miscommunication. This in turn helps maintain your organizational reputation while avoiding possible legal liability from delayed orders.

Why Graphite Connect?

In-app communication

Graphite’s in-app communication enables teams to communicate seamlessly. Use direct messages, tasks, and reminders to notify team members or follow up on tasks.

Workflow visibility

Track onboarding progress in a central workflow so all internal teams and stakeholders can see precisely where a project is, eliminating confusion.

Action plans

Build action plans that automatically launch predefined workflows. Trigger reminders, alerts, messages, and tasks within your team, with InfoSec/Data Security teams, and with suppliers.

Successful project collaboration

What is project collaboration?

Project collaboration involves a team working together towards a common goal. It includes active communication, information sharing, and collaborative task assignments. Project collaboration emphasizes transparency, ensuring that all members of the team have access to key information, ensuring maximum fairness and efficiency.

How is project collaboration different from project management?

Unlike project management, which is typically the responsibility of a project leader or manager, project collaboration is the responsibility of the entire team. The focus of project management tends to be on project organization and task completion, whereas project collaboration emphasizes working effectively and efficiently as a team. Both are key for the optimal functioning of your procurement processes.

Why is procurement project collaboration important?

Without project collaboration, it’s easy for managers, stakeholders, and suppliers to lack essential information and encounter barriers to effective communication and project management. Project collaboration increases visibility, ensuring each party has access to the information they need when they need it. This contributes to more effective supplier management and helps build trust both internally and within supplier relationships.

What do you need to ensure proper project collaboration?

Effective project collaboration requires a commitment to communication and data visibility. A centralized supplier management platform can help keep all parties in the loop, avoiding miscommunication and increasing efficiency. For project collaboration to work best, ensure visibility into all relevant workflows, paying attention to handover points. Graphite Connect champions collaboration through features such as in-app messaging and automated action plans, equipping you to proactively manage projects through a single platform.