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# Supplier Lifecycle Operations

# Supplier Lifecycle Operations {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Zurich
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* Updated July 31, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

With ServiceNow®
Supplier Lifecycle Operations (SLO), you can effectively collaborate with
suppliers, manage supplier relationships, monitor risk, compliance, and performance across the
supplier life cycle.
This video provides a visual overview of Supplier Lifecycle Operations and its key capabilities.

Figure 1. Supplier Lifecycle Operations value proposition

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| [ServiceNow Otto for Supplier Lifecycle Operations (SLO)Learn about ServiceNow Otto for SLO](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/P8ceMf~PVWVDmdlTksd3SQ "Use the ServiceNow Otto for Supplier Lifecycle Operations (SLO) application to guide your supplier managers through a conversation-like experience for their supplier needs.") | [Explore Learn about how supplier managers and supplier contacts use Supplier Lifecycle Operations.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/SsgjisHkINqdQf~wZzMGMA "Use ServiceNow Supplier Lifecycle Operations to empower suppliers with self-service to simplify operations and improve productivity.") | [Configure Plan and configure your implementation.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/1l7kp1YpfiKxSiviPoGLQQ "Plan and configure your implementation for Supplier Lifecycle Operations.") |
| [Integrate Extend the capabilities of Supplier Lifecycle Operations by integrating with other applications.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/m_rwWdHUr~6lYRF5ROKS8A "Extend the capabilities of Supplier Lifecycle Operations by integrating with other applications.") | [Use Resolve supplier inquiries with self-service, compare suppliers, onboard suppliers, and manage supplier data.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/NiIXEFEMmpnZUiuSNELZjg "Supplier managers and supplier contacts can use Supplier Lifecycle Operations to accelerate supplier onboarding, minimize supplier risk, and maximize productivity.") | [Reference Get details about components, such as fields, tables, and properties.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/xWy~nyxGuBObgzDuBGXTbg "Reference topics provide additional information about Supplier Lifecycle Operations, including lists and forms.") |
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## Helpful resources

Here are some additional ServiceNow resources that can help you:

Release Notes
:   Learn more about what's new and changed. See the [Supplier Lifecycle Operations release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=supplier-lifecycle-operations-rn&version=zurich&pubname=zurich-release-notes&ft:locale=en-US).

ServiceNow University
:   Access real-time courses, self-paced training, and career resources, such as [SLO Implementation Essentials](https://learning.servicenow.com/lxp/en/source-to-pay-operations/supplier-lifecycle-operations-slo-implementation?id=learning_course_prev&course_id=19d699b8c38cd2985922751ce001316f) and more, from [ServiceNow University](https://learning.servicenow.com/lxp/en/pages/servicenow).

ServiceNow Community
:   Connect with other Supplier Lifecycle Operations users at [ServiceNow Community](https://www.servicenow.com/community/source-to-pay-operations/ct-p/source-2-pay-operations).