Here’s the latest update we shared in our March Supplier Newsletter

Over the course of this year, we’re making essential software updates to Co‑op Connect. These changes will be delivered through a series of deployments, with the first planned for Monday 30 March.

You can find a roadmap of what to expect in terms of changes to the supplier portal over on our dedicated Supplier Hub page.

We recently issued this communication to outline what to expect when we go live, and more detail on how to access the new platform from Monday 30 March.

Only critical processes will be impacted by this first release. You'll have the same functionality you have today, and changes to the look and feel of the portal will be minimal. The processes moving over are;

Create Article

Amend Article

Create Cost Price Proposal

Create Vendor Fund

View Forecast and KPI Reports

We recognise that, between Release 1 and Release 2, you'll need to navigate both new and existing processes. So, supporting you throughout this transition is one of our highest priorities.

Please also note that when we go-live, you'll notice the prefix when submitting a CR (Change Request) will change from ART to ARL. So, please bear this in mind when following up any change requests. 

The new portal has been trialled by a small group of suppliers, whose feedback shows that it is faster, easier to use, and far more responsive when making changes.