What are the workflow steps for creating Enquiry or Auction?

Modified on Sat, 4 Oct at 4:36 PM

Workflow Steps for Creating an Enquiry or Auction:

1. New:
- The process starts here.
- A user creates a new enquiry or auction form.
- Basic info is entered (title, item details, specs).

2. Draft:
- The enquiry/auction is saved but not submitted for approval.
- Further editing, adding documents, or defining rules takes place.
- Not yet visible to others.

3. Sent for Approval:
- The creator submits the draft for internal review/approval.
- Approvers are notified (based on workflow rules or hierarchy).

4. Approved:
- Enquiry/auction is reviewed & approved by authorized personnel.
- Now it is locked for major changes.
- Ready to be published or scheduled.

5. Sent for Publish:
- The approved enquiry is now sent to the publishing team/system.
- Final checks may happen here (e.g., compliance, legal).

6. Ready to Publish:
- All checks are complete.
- The enquiry/auction is scheduled or queued for public posting.

7. Published:
- The enquiry or auction is now live.
- Vendors/bidders can view and participate.