What is a workflow in Supplier Data Manager?
In Supplier Data Manager (SDM), a workflow is a pre-configured set of steps that your organization and suppliers use to import, clean, and transform product data. Workflows are the primary containers for organizing jobs and supplier access in SDM.
The term "workflow" in Supplier Data Manager is unrelated to the Akeneo PIM Collaboration Workflow feature.
Overview of your workflows
From your Supplier Data Manager homepage, use the left menu bar to access and manage your workflows. The workflows page shows:
- Workflow Overview: The page title displays the total number of workflows currently underway in your organization.
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Workflow tiles: Each workflow is represented by a tile showing key information at a glance:
- Pending Jobs: Number of pending jobs.
- Errors: Number of jobs in error. Hidden if there are none.
- Last Edited Date: When the workflow was last modified.
To view a workflow in detail, click on its tile.
The Supplier Data Manager workflows overview page, showing multiple workflow tiles each displaying the workflow name, number of pending jobs, errors count, and last edited date.
Navigating and editing a workflow
In Supplier Data Manager, clicking a workflow tile opens the workflow detail page. Use the sub-navigation on the left to manage the workflow.
By default, the job list is pre-filtered to show only your entries. Uncheck your name to view all jobs in the workflow.
The workflow detail page in Supplier Data Manager, showing the sub-navigation on the left with Jobs, Supplier Access, and Settings tabs.
The sub-navigation includes three sections:
- Jobs: Displays all active jobs and lets you create a new job by uploading a catalog.
- Supplier Access: Displays the supplier portals with access to the authorized steps in this workflow.
- Settings: Lets you edit the workflow name.
The Settings tab in a Supplier Data Manager workflow, showing the editable workflow name field.
Deleting a workflow
You cannot delete a workflow directly from the Supplier Data Manager interface. To remove a workflow, contact your dedicated Customer Success Manager (CSM).