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# Creating & Managing Suppliers
Perform tasks assigned to your role to advance suppliers through the Supplier Management workflow.
## Workflow Overview
The **Supplier** application operates through a single, standardized workflow: the **Supplier Management** workflow. This workflow governs the full lifecycle of a supplier, from \[...] through \[...].
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## Interactive Tour
Explore the **Supplier Management** workflow and learn how each stage works, with key guidance and best practices along the way.
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## Workflow Initiation
A \[...] can be initiated through either of the following triggers.
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## Workflow Stages
The workflow is organized into **four key stages**, each with specific roles and responsibilities.
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For detailed instructions on any stage, click the corresponding button.
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### \[...] New Supplier \[...]
> **Performed By:** \[...] (e.g., \[...])
**Responsibilities**:
* \[...]
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This stage is triggered only if \[...].
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