| Lawson Information: |
Lawson is the University's ERP (enterprise resource planning) system that provides functionality for the requisitioning, purchasing, inventory control, receiving, asset management and accounts payable activities.
The E-requisition or RSS (requisition self service) module provides the ability for end users to enter requisitions for goods and services online. The requisition is electronically routed based on a hierarchy for approval for specified account units. Once approved, the requisition is sent electronically to Purchasing to process the purchase order. Inquiry screens allow users to see real time information at any time in the sequence of the procure to payment cycle.
In order to get the full value of our ERP system, we will be mandating all requisitions be electronic in submission effective May 1, 2009. We will no longer accept paper requisitions (the green/white requisition from HSC or the Fast Order Requisition from main campus). The benefits of an electronic environment are many, with the greatest emphasis being placed on time reduction to placement of orders and being environmentally responsible with elimination of paper.
To help facilitate this change, we are holding general Lawson training classes for both new users and as a refresher training for existing users through the month of June. If you cannot attend a general training class, then these alternatives may be considered: For new users, we will conduct training in a classroom setting in your location (dependent on number of users) or individualized training as needed. All purchasing staff have been trained on the electronic requisitioning system and are there to assist you with any issues or questions.
In the event the Lawson e-requisition system has a system failure, there will be an electronic version of the paper requisition found on our website that you may utilize for emergency use only.
| Lawson Forms: |
Application for Finance Access
Use this form to request access to the Banner Finance and/or Lawson Finance systems.
Application for Accessing Lawson Accounting Unit(s)
This application adds or removes Lawson accounting unit(s) from existing users with requestor and / or approver access in Lawson Requisition.
| Lawson Training Manuals: |
Requestor Training: Once you have obtained your Lawson profile for ordering, you may contact Patty Owsley at 419-530-8701 to schedule your one hour training. Click here to view the requestor training manual.
Approver Training: Once you have obtained your Lawson profile for approving, you may contact Patty Owsley at 419-530-8701 to schedule your 15 minute training. Click here to view the approver training manual.
| Lawson One Page Directions: |
Catalog Search Inv and Non-Stock Type E-Requisition Cheat Sheet
Express Order Inv and Non-Stock Type E-Requisition Cheat Sheet
Special Type E-Requisition Cheat Sheet
Service Type E-Requisition Cheat Sheet