Panther Software Publishing launches SimplePop 5, a cost effective automated Purchase Order Processing system aimed at small to medium sized enterprises.

SimplePop is a Procurement Management system which automates the process of raising , authorising and reconciling purchase orders against vendor invoices.

SimplePop features include:

* Support for single user, or multi-user configurations out of the box, easily scaling to over 100 concurrent users
* Advanced multi-user functionality such as user data entry tracking and user privileges. User permissions are module based enabling view/update/delete permission on all screens.
* Value based purchase order authorisation. Buyers can be set a purchasing limit. Order values greater than this limit require additional authorising.
* Optional Use of Account Codes to help track purchase order commitments
* Optional Use of Job Codes to further break down or track purchase order information
* Customisable Purchase Order form
* Vendor invoice reconciliation with purchase orders
* Vendor database with vendor import facility
* Advanced search facility to find both purchase orders and vendor invoices
* Supports partial vendor invoices
* Reports include: un-invoiced purchase orders, standing purchase order and accruals reporting