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# Using Supplier Lifecycle Operations

# Using Supplier Lifecycle Operations {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Supplier managers and supplier contacts can use Supplier Lifecycle Operations
to accelerate supplier onboarding, minimize supplier risk, and maximize productivity.
* **[Using Source-to-Pay Workspace](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/6Qeg0NPp_o23H3UHOKSA_w)**   
  As a supplier manager, use the Source-to-Pay Workspace to import or create suppliers, add key contacts, add supplier locations, and manage the supplier cases assigned to you.
* **[Using Supplier Collaboration Portal](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/R4nT3rNDcmIwgIAjBKiD0A)**   
  As a supplier contact, you can self-register to the Supplier Collaboration Portal, complete your assigned tasks, and raise requests using the supplier catalog.
* **[Using Supplier Relationship and Performance Management](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/fWbisuYsIc0k1BC66sXjdg)**   
  Use Supplier Relationship and Performance Management for monitoring and managing supplier performance.
* **[Using Supplier Payment Optimization](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/GH~4AHHYAD7yGZSPAQ5H4g)**   
  Use Supplier Payment Optimization for identifying, prioritizing, and tracking suppliers with high potential of accepting credit card payments. The saving estimation tool can be used to calculate potential savings from credit card payments.

**Related concepts**   

* [Using Source-to-Pay Workspace](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/6Qeg0NPp_o23H3UHOKSA_w "As a supplier manager, use the Source-to-Pay Workspace to import or create suppliers, add key contacts, add supplier locations, and manage the supplier cases assigned to you.")
* [Using Supplier Collaboration Portal](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/R4nT3rNDcmIwgIAjBKiD0A "As a supplier contact, you can self-register to the Supplier Collaboration Portal, complete your assigned tasks, and raise requests using the supplier catalog.")
* [Using Supplier Relationship and Performance Management](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/fWbisuYsIc0k1BC66sXjdg "Use Supplier Relationship and Performance Management for monitoring and managing supplier performance.")
* [Using Supplier Payment Optimization](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/GH~4AHHYAD7yGZSPAQ5H4g "Use Supplier Payment Optimization for identifying, prioritizing, and tracking suppliers with high potential of accepting credit card payments. The saving estimation tool can be used to calculate potential savings from credit card payments.")