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Ordering in Lawson

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1. Log in to Lawson by clicking on MNCPPC Azure.

Infor sign-in screen with MNCPPC Azure option highlighted.

2. On the menu at the far left, expand "Bookmarks", head to "Requisition Center", and enter "Shopping".

Lawson left navigation with Bookmarks, Requisition Center, and Shopping highlighted in sequence.

3. Fill in all fields except "Priority". Change "Requesting Location" tab if necessary. That will determine which location the items will be delivered to.

Requisition Center Basic tab with required request fields outlined.

4. Click on the "Accounting" tab near the top of the window, and fill in the fields highlighted.

Accounting tab selected with required accounting fields indicated by arrows.

5. Complete the "Comment Tab" by clicking in the circle by one of the comments. Below that section, type in the name and/or location of where to deliver to. Under that, select from the drop down menu, "Comments to Print on Pick List".  This allows you to designate a delivery recipient.

Comments tab showing comment type selection and text entry area highlighted.

6. Head to "Template" at the top of the window. Then go to "Location Templates". A list will then appear on the left and you must select the correct product category.

Location Templates list showing product categories available for selection.

7. A second list containing items will appear. Choose the item you are ordering.  Select an item and choose its quantity.

Item list displaying multiple T-shirt options with quantity fields visible.
Action column showing multiple items selected for the requisition.

In order to make searching easier, you can type the item name or a description in the search field. (Linked Doc)

8. Click on the "Add Selected" button to add the item to your "Requisition Lines".

Requisition Lines panel showing selected items added to the order.

9. If necessary, click on "Location Template" to find items belonging to another category to add to the order.

Search field used to filter items by item number.
Filtered promotional items list with Water Bottle Tumbler highlighted.

10. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to find your next item, and add them to your "Requisition Lines".

11. Press the "Print" button at the bottom right of the window, and a file will appear. Use the print function to receive a PDF of the order.

Take note of the Requisition number.

Printed requisition PDF showing requisition number and item details.

12. Make sure to select the "Release" button (VERY IMPORTANT).

Release button highlighted at bottom of requisition screen.
"Dialog" box success message with a status showing "Needs Approval".

13. Return to the main page for LAWSON and click on "Status". If the order was successfully requested, you will see an entry with the same requisition number at the top of the order status list.

Status page showing submitted requisition number at top of status list.

If you have any issues with Lawson Requisitions, contact your group's buyer for additional help.

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