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title: Supply Chain introduction E-mail Template
description: This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to achieve the best engagement with your supply chain in C-Link.
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# Supply Chain introduction E-mail Template
## This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to achieve the best engagement with your supply chain in C-Link.
**Estimated Read Time: 2 Minutes ⏱**
Before proceeding with this guide, you should familiarise yourself with the supply chain section and communication best practices.
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#### **Sections in this Article:**
- 🖥️ [Adding Contractors and Consultants](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/maximising-engagement-with-your-supply-chain-in-c-link#Adding_Contractors_Consultants)
- 📧 [Automated and Personalised Email Communication](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/maximising-engagement-with-your-supply-chain-in-c-link#Automated_Personalised_Email_Communication)
- 📄 [Encouraging Engagement](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/maximising-engagement-with-your-supply-chain-in-c-link#Encouraging_Engagement)
- 📥[Downloadable Subcontractor Email Template](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/maximising-engagement-with-your-supply-chain-in-c-link#Downloadable_Subcontractor_Email_Template)
- 🎥 [Full Walkthrough Video](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/maximising-engagement-with-your-supply-chain-in-c-link#Full_Walkthrough_Video)
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### **🖥️ Adding Contractors and Consultants**
To begin engaging your supply chain effectively:
1. **Navigate to Supply Chain**:
- Go to your project dashboard and click on "Supply Chain".
2. **Add Subcontractor**:
- Use the "Add Subcontractor" button to add individual subcontractors.
- Alternatively, use the bulk upload tool by coordinating with your Customer Success Manager.
3. **Receiving Email Notifications**:
- Once added, subcontractors and consultants will receive an email notification.
### **📧 Automated and Personalised Email Communication**
Follow these steps to ensure effective communication:
1. **Automated Email**:
- Subcontractors receive an automated email stating:
- Your company has added them to the supply chain on Prosper and C-Link.
- They will manage the supply chain and projects through the portal.
- They need to activate their account to proceed.
2. **Activate Account**:
- The subcontractor clicks to activate their account and completes their pre-qualification.
### **📄 Encouraging Engagement**
To maximise engagement:
1. **Lead the Process**:
- Although C-Link sends automated emails, it is highly recommended that you also send a personalised email.
2. **Template Email**:
- Send a customised email to the subcontractor explaining:
- Your company is using C-Link and Prosper to manage PQQs, issue tenders, view quotations, and issue/sign subcontract orders.
- This personal touch encourages higher engagement rates.
### **📥 Downloadable Subcontractor Email Template**
To assist you further, download the subcontractor email template here:
[Download the Subcontractor Email Template](https://knowledge.c-link.com/hubfs/_Supply%20Chain%20Intro%20Email%20Template%20(1)-1.docx?hsLang=en)
### **Summary ✅**
This guide outlines the process for maximising engagement with your supply chain in C-Link. Following these steps ensures that your subcontractors and consultants are effectively integrated and engaged with the platform.
### **🎥 Full Walkthrough Video**
For a comprehensive guide, watch the full walkthrough video below:
- [Getting Started with C-Link](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Account Set-up](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#account-set-up)
- [Your Dashboards and how to add a new project](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#your-dashboards-and-how-to-add-a-new-project)
- [Supply Chain](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#supply-chain)
- [Company Assets](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#company-assets)
- [Creating your First C-Link Project](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#creating-your-first-c-link-project)
- [Trade and Package management](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#trade-and-package-management)
- [Tendering and Tender Management](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#tendering-and-tender-management)
- [Quote Analysis and Orders Management](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#quote-analysis-and-orders-management)
- [C-Link Best Practices](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#c-link-best-practices)
- [Digital Price Breakdown](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#digital-price-breakdown)
- [Cost Planning Tool](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#cost-planning-tool)
- [Post Contract Financial Management](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#post-contract-financial-management)
- [Configuring C-Link](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/configuring-c-link?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Supply Chain Bulk Integration](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/configuring-c-link?hsLang=en#supply-chain-bulk-integration)
- [Custom Trade Request](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/configuring-c-link?hsLang=en#custom-trade-request)
- [Custom Document Template Request](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/configuring-c-link?hsLang=en#custom-document-template-request)
- [Other Templates](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/configuring-c-link?hsLang=en#other-templates)
- [Order Approval Workflow](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/configuring-c-link?hsLang=en#order-approval-workflow)
- [Procurement Schedule Overview](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/configuring-c-link?hsLang=en#procurement-schedule-overview)
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- [How does Prosper work?](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/prosper?hsLang=en#how-does-prosper-work)
- [Prosper Marketplace](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/prosper?hsLang=en#prosper-marketplace)
- [Subcontractor Pre-Qualification](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/prosper?hsLang=en#subcontractor-pre-qualification)
- [Product Releases](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/product-releases?hsLang=en)
- [Reporting with C-Link](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/reporting-with-c-link?hsLang=en#main-content)
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