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Plan Subcontractors in an Order – Step by Step

Plan subcontractors in an order – step-by-step guide in Mendato.

Written by Philipp Geimer

Adding a subcontractor in Mendato makes it easy to manage service delivery and billing. Here's how it works:


1. Open the Order

Mendato Orders > click the desired Order

Order view with the highlighted 'Executors' section and the 'Add' button for planning the subcontractor


2. Add the Subcontractor as an Executor

Open the Order details:
Go to the Executors section or use the Order's context menu.

Dialog 'Add Executor' with a choice between Employee and Supplier

Select the subcontractor:
Click Add Executor

Dialog 'Add Executor' with step 1 'Select Supplier' and a list of subcontractors


Select the desired subcontractor from the list.


3. Set the Start Date

Set the start date from which the subcontractor takes over the Order.

Dialog 'Add Executor' with step 2 'Start Date' for the subcontractor


4. Add Billing

Click Add to create a billing for a subcontractor

Dialog 'Add Executor' in the Billing step with the 'Add' button for the subcontractor billing

Select the Order Service:

The predefined billings are taken over from the Customer.

Enter the title, description & billing details.

Dialog 'Create Billing' for subcontractors with assignment, type, title, and description


Start Date, Fixed Price or Percentage

Form for the subcontractor billing: model 'Recurring' with percentage price type and monthly price

Save & confirm


5. Processing & Documentation

Supplier detail page with the 'Supplier Portal' section and the access link to the subcontractor portal

The subcontractor receives the Operations via the Subcontractor Portal.

Subcontractor portal: list of Operations with an open detail window showing Customer, Object, Services, and date

There, they can view Service Receipts & document Operations.
Once the Operations are completed, Credit Notes for billing are automatically prepared.

6. Billing

Accounting: credit note items under Outstanding Items with the selection menu 'Create Credit Note(s)'

Via Accounting > Outstanding Items > credit note items, you can create a Credit Note for a subcontractor.

Conclusion:
With these steps, you integrate subcontractors seamlessly into your order planning and ensure transparent processing. 🚀


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