The development of the new user interface for Purchase Order Lines Management in Alma was a significant undertaking driven by the need to enhance user experience and productivity. The redesign aimed to address several key challenges and improve the overall efficiency for acquisitions staff. The previous interface had fragmented workflows, requiring users to navigate through multiple task lists for different PO line statuses.
Key Benefits for the PO Lines UX Redesign
The intent of the redesign was not only to enhance productivity but also to ensure that users have a more intuitive, customizable, and positive experience. The new unified interface consolidated all PO lines and their statuses into a single page, streamlining the workflow and reducing navigation time.
Survey Insights and User Response
To understand the impact of the new UX, Alma conducted a survey in the fall of 2024, collecting 170 responses. The survey results indicate that the new UX is widely used; that overall user satisfaction with the new interface is high, that the interface easy or very easy to navigate, improving the overall efficiency of completing acquisitions tasks.
The positive feedback from users is a testament to the success of the new UX. Here are a few of the comments posted:
- “The new interface is really user-friendly and has made managing vendor records much easier.”
- “I love the ability to customize the display and use facets to filter details within PO lines.”
- “The reduction in clicks and the ability to view related invoices without leaving the PO line are game-changers.”
- “Editing PO lines is made much easier now.”
- “The new interface improves managing vendor records at the same time as working on the PO line.”
Summing It All Up
The redesign of Alma’s Purchase Order Lines Management interface has significantly improved user experience and productivity, while being well-received by the user community. By consolidating workflows and offering customizable features, the new UX addresses key challenges faced by acquisitions staff.
The user-centered design also ensures the system remains efficient, accurate, and adaptable to evolving needs, supporting the critical work of acquisitions staff and enhancing the overall Alma experience.
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