Electronic Purchase Order Management

eNSO is a service offered by Entaksi Solutions SpA dedicated to the management of Electronic Purchase Orders.

The service allows for the receiving, sending, and digital archiving of purchase orders through the Order Routing Node (eNSO), ensuring compliance with current regulations.

This service is available only for the Italian Market
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What is the Order Routing Node (NSO)?

According to the 2018 Budget Law:
“To encourage efficiency and transparency in the public administration’s procurement system, the issuance, transmission, storage, and archiving of documents certifying the ordering and execution of purchases of goods and services must be carried out electronically.”

The Order Routing Node (NSO) is the sole channel for sending purchase orders for goods (since February 1, 2020) and services (since January 1, 2021) for all entities of the National Health Service.

The eNSO service allows you to manage the sending and receiving of electronic purchase orders, as well as their subsequent legally compliant archiving.

Advantages of eNSO for Your Company

Operational Efficiency and Automation
Reduces the time required to issue, send, and receive orders. Prevents manual errors thanks to automatic completion and integration with management software (ERP).
Cost Reduction and Sustainability
Decreases paper usage, eliminating the need for printing and physical archiving. Reduces administrative costs associated with manual order management.
Traceability and Control

Allows real-time monitoring of the status of orders (sent, received, accepted, in processing, etc.).

Increases visibility over purchasing processes, improving supply chain management.Allows real-time monitoring of the status of orders (sent, received, accepted, in processing, etc.).

Regulatory Compliance and Security


Ensures compliance with current regulations
Electronic orders have legal value and guarantee greater security in contract management.

Improvement of Relationships
Speeds up communications between customers and suppliers, reducing response times. Minimizes disputes and misunderstandings thanks to standardized and verifiable documentation.
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Main Features of eNSO

Sending and receiving purchase orders: Manages the entire process of transmitting and receiving electronic orders, ensuring efficient communication with the eNSO system. Verification, control, and management of responses from eNSO: Monitors and manages responses received from eNSO, ensuring every order is correctly processed and recorded. Complete management and monitoring of electronic orders: Provides tools for real-time monitoring of orders, enabling effective supervision of the entire order lifecycle. Manual uploading of documents from XML files: Allows manual import of documents in XML format generated by other procedures, facilitating integration with existing systems. Automatic uploading of documents via API: Supports automated document integration via structured APIs, improving operational efficiency. Digital storage of purchase orders: Ensures legally compliant digital archiving of orders, maintaining their legal value over time. Creation of the Deposit Package (PDV): Creates the PDV with the relevant attributes, preparing documents for long-term storage. Issuance of the digitally signed Deposit Receipt: Provides an official receipt, digitally signed, attesting to the deposit of documents in the archiving system. Archiving and indexing of orders: Archives and indexes orders based on defined attributes, making it easier to search and retrieve documents. Execution of the archiving process: Manages the entire archiving process, including the creation of the Archiving Package (PDA), index generation according to UNI 11386:2020 SiNCRO standard, application of digital signature and timestamp, and storage on high-reliability media.

Regulatory Compliance and Legally Compliant Archiving

The Archiving System of Entaksi Solutions SpA is designed to ensure compliance with Italian regulations on the creation, management, and archiving of electronic documents, as defined in the “Guidelines on the creation, management, and archiving of electronic documents” and the “Regulation on the criteria for the provision of electronic document archiving services” issued by the Agency for Digital Italy (AgID). To ensure adherence to these criteria, the Entaksi Archiving System complies with several international standards, including:
  • ISO/IEC 27001:2013: Information security management, with extensions ISO/IEC 27017:2015 for specific controls on cloud information security, ISO/IEC 27018:2019 for personal data protection in the cloud, and ISO/IEC 27035:2016 for security incident management.
  • ISO 9001:2015: Quality management.
  • ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018: IT service delivery management.
  • ISO/IEC 22301:2019: Business continuity management.
  • ISO 14721: Definition of the Open Archival Information System (OAIS).
  • UNI 11386: SInCRO standard for the descriptive structure of the archiving package index.
  • ETSI EN 319 401 and ETSI TS 119 511: Requirements for the provision of long-term archiving services for electronic signatures and seals.

Who is eNSO for?

Companies of any size

eNSO is designed to support companies of all sizes and addresses the needs of all stakeholders involved in managing purchases for the Public Administration, with particular attention to the National Health Service (SSN).

The platform is intended for:

  • Suppliers of goods and services for Public Administration: including companies supplying materials, service companies, and general goods suppliers.

  • Central purchasing bodies and intermediaries: including regional and national procurement agencies and entities tasked with managing orders for public administrations.

  • Accountants, software houses, and technology intermediaries: including ERP management software developers, e-procurement platforms, and consultants specializing in adapting to the eNSO system.

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Technical Area and Documentation

Help Desk

The Help Desk service is available on weekdays from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, excluding Saturdays and public holiday eves. You can request assistance by sending an email to assistenza@entaksi.eu.

Documentation

Download the Manuale Utente eNSO

FAQ

An electronic purchase order is a digital document sent by a buyer to a supplier, specifying details such as product types, quantities, prices, delivery dates, and payment terms. Once accepted, it becomes a legally binding agreement.

Electronic management of purchase orders offers numerous advantages, including reduced errors, faster procurement processes, greater order visibility and traceability, and integration with other company systems for optimized inventory and budget management.

There are several types of electronic purchase orders, including:

  • Standard orders: used for one-time purchases with specific details.

  • Planned orders: created in advance to anticipate future needs.

  • Blanket orders: used for recurring purchases with the same supplier.

  • Contract orders: legally binding agreements established before knowing the specific details of the order.

The NSO is a system that manages the exchange of electronic documents related to purchase orders between public administrations and suppliers, ensuring proper delivery and verification of the accuracy of the documents.

The communication channels used include Web Service, FTP, PEC (Certified Email), and the PEPPOL infrastructure—which is a new addition compared to the channels used for electronic invoicing.

You can check the status of the service on the home page of the management panel, where it should indicate whether the electronic order module is active.

  • Check the date the order was sent.
  • Verify with the Public Administration whether the order was sent to the correct recipient code.
  • Make sure the VAT number of the recipient indicated in the order is correct.
  • Contact NSO support for further checks.

Yes, it is possible to join the international PEPPOL network for the secure exchange of electronic documents, already used by Public Administrations for the transmission of electronic orders.

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