The Time zone Functionality in oboloo allows users to set opening and closing dates for sourcing activities based on their local time zones.

The Time Zone setting in the platform ensures that all time-sensitive sourcing activities deadlines are correctly displayed according to your organization’s local time zone.

This is particularly important for:

  • Global teams that work across different time zones.

  • Suppliers who need clarity on submission deadlines based on their respective locations.

  • Avoiding confusion regarding event opening and closing times.

Your time zone was initially set when the platform was first configured by the administrator in your organization. However, you can update it at any time if your business expands or operates in multiple regions.

Only users with the appropriate access can update your organizations time zone within oboloo. To find out more about user access rights, please check out this user guide here.

When to Use This Feature

  • When your organization operates across multiple regions and needs to align timestamps with local time zones.

  • When sourcing event deadlines must accurately reflect the correct time for suppliers and internal teams.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Navigate to Company Settings

  • Click Settings in the main menu.

  • Select Company Settings from the dropdown list.

2. Locate the Company Time Zone Field

  • Scroll down to the Company Time Zone section.

  • Your current time zone will be displayed in the dropdown field.

3. Choose a New Time Zone

  • Click on the Company Time Zone dropdown.

  • Select the new time zone that best represents your organization’s location.

💡 Tip: Ensure that the time zone you select reflects the region where most sourcing events and deadlines are managed.

4. Save the Changes

  • Click "Save Changes" to confirm the update.

5. The Time Zone is Now Updated!

  • All dates and timestamps across the platform will now reflect the new time zone.

  • Future sourcing deadlines and scheduled tasks will be adjusted accordingly.

Key Considerations & Best Practices

✅ This is a global setting, meaning all users in the organization will see timestamps in the selected time zone.

✅ Updating the time zone does not change past records—only future events will be affected.

✅ Ensure that all sourcing activities and supplier deadlines align with your new time zone settings to avoid discrepancies.

✅ Inform your team and suppliers of the time zone update if they are operating from different regions.

✅ If you experience unexpected time discrepancies, try clearing your browser cache or refreshing your session.

Additional Resources

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📌 Need Further Help?
If you need further assistance, please contact your internal platform administrator for support. Otherwise please reach out to oboloo's support team. If you are unable to view the above area in the oboloo platform, please check your user permissions and access rights.