Benefits and Features
Key Benefits
As a supplier, there are several advantages to using this online resource including:
- Easily Manage Business Relationships
ORISS allows suppliers to manage relationships with all major railroads from one website - Easily Create Invoices and Purchase Orders
ORISS gives suppliers the ability to create invoices directly from purchase orders and save templates for routine invoices. - No need to change existing computer systems
By using the ORISS system, neither suppliers nor railroads need to purchase expensive software, or change their existing computer system. - Low Subscription Fee
Suppliers are able to send and receive all of the messages they require for a small monthly service fee.
Key Features
Three important features of ORISS:
- Highly Secure Site
The ORISS system provides a secure site protected by a User ID and a password.Competitors cannot see each other’s purchase orders and invoices.
- Fast Communication
ORISS provides suppliers with real-time communication between the site and railroads using Transentric's Agilink services. Purchase orders are available immediately after being placed by the railroad. Invoices are fed directly to railroad systems without delay for processing. - Easily enhance platform
The ORISS platform can be enhanced as railroads determine additional requirements. - Standardized Format
Purchase order and invoice format has been standardized for all participating railroads
