Getting started on your procurement journey with PAMSHUB.

By utilising the import feature within PAMSHub, you can easily upload Excel spreadsheets (CSV) containing your product lists, staff details, and other relevant data, allowing for a quick and efficient setup. This is a great starting point to streamline your procurement process, ensuring all key information is accurately uploaded and ready to manage within the system. Importing data saves time, reduces manual entry errors, and helps you hit the ground running with PAMSHub.

Hub Type Setup: When setting up your client’s Hub, it's important to understand the specific type of allocations they require, such as Quantity, Price, Category, or Infinite options. Gathering detailed information upfront will ensure a smooth implementation.

Here’s how to get started:

• HUB Type: Find out from your client what type of allocations to they need (Quantity, Price, Category, or Infinite options).
• Gather Excel Lists: Request the following data from your client to streamline the process:
• Categories (Download CSV)
• Product list (Download CSV)
• Fields and Format type:
• Product Name -> letters and numbers
• Code -> letters and numbers
• Description -> text
• Posted -> Y or N
• Price Ex -> 00.00
• Price Inc -> 00.00
• Stock -> number
• Lot Size -> number
• Staff members (Download CSV)
•  Fields and Format type:
• staff_id -> number (not required on first import)
• first_name -> letters
• last_name -> letters
• username -> letters and numbers  (not required on first import)
• user_level -> number (not required on first import)
• purchase_start_date  -> yyyy-mm-dd
• Utilise Default Options: The system provides default lists for common attributes such as:
• Colour
• Size

By organising this information, you can quickly configure the Hub to match your client's allocation preferences, ensuring a tailored and efficient procurement experience.