Examples of Creating Default Content

You can predefine many textual parts of a negotiation document by creating a negotiation style and then creating default content for sections of that style. Creating default text can streamline the negotiation document process and standardize business practices.

The category manager can modify default content as needed when using the negotiation style to create a new negotiation document.

Variables in Content

If there are contract variables defined in Oracle Procurement Contracts, those variables are available for use in default content. By using variables, instead of directly entered values, the document can be kept up to date if changes occur during its development.

To use variables, position the cursor where the variable value should appear and click Insert Variables. Select the appropriate variable and click Insert. For some variables, you can initialize the variable by clicking Preview. For other variables, initialization doesn't happen until actual values are entered later in the definition process.

For example, you might use Close Date on the Cover Page, but the actual date wouldn't display until you specified the date value when defining the Overview page.

Content for Cover Page Tab

You can create content for the Cover Page tab to identify the business entity conducting the negotiation, the negotiation number, negotiation title and other appropriate information.

For example, you might identify the Procurement Business Unit to which this negotiation applies as well as any internal contacts for addressing questions of issues on the negotiation.

Content for Overview Page Tab

The Overview page might contain descriptions of the purpose and intent of the negotiation, response time line, and legal information.

Content for Requirements Tab

The Requirements Tab content provides general instructions and explanations about how to respond to the negotiation requirements. The category manager defines the specific details of each requirement when creating the document.

Content for Lines Tab Content

You can use the Lines tab default content to specify generalized line information, such as pricing guidelines. For example, you might provide details on any price breaks you will offer. You might also want to explain any of the response controls in effect for the negotiation.