> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.seminode.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Excess Disposition

> Recover value from excess inventory through structured partner engagement and quoting.

### 1. Onboarding & Setup

#### Add Customer Partners

1. Navigate to the **[Partners <Icon icon="arrow-up-right" />](https://app.seminode.com/partners)** tab in the app.
2. Click **+ Add Partner**.
3. Select **Partner Type**:
   * **Network Partner** – for companies already on Seminode. You'll need to search their name or add their Public Key.
   * **Email Partner** – for companies not on Seminode. Enter their Email Domain (e.g., `company.com`) and Email Addresses (e.g., `john@company.com`).
4. Fill in other required fields (Company Name, Contact Person, etc.).
5. Click **Create Partner**.

#### Configure Company Quoting Email

* In **[Settings <Icon icon="arrow-up-right" />](https://app.seminode.com/settings/connectors)**, configure a central quoting email (e.g., `quotes@company.com`) for all customer and supplier communications. Read more at [Outlook Email Integration <Icon icon="arrow-up-right" />](https://docs.seminode.com/connectors/outlook).
* All email partner quoting threads will be routed here and then stored successfully in your [Inbox <Icon icon="arrow-up-right" />](https://app.seminode.com/inbox).

#### Create Excess Inventory Node

1. Navigate to **[My Nodes <Icon icon="arrow-up-right" />](https://app.seminode.com/network?tab=my-node)** in the Network Tab.
2. Select <Icon icon="database-zap" /> **Create Node**.
3. Provide a **name**, **contact information**, and **description**.
4. Configure **authentication** (read/write) and **discoverability** options. When checked, read/write protection requires authorization - when unchecked the data becomes public and anyone with the node URL can read or post data.
5. Click **Create Node** to finalize.

See docs on [Nodes <Icon icon="arrow-up-right" />](https://docs.seminode.com/tools/nodes) for more information.

### 2. Posting Excess Inventory

#### Upload Supply List

Prepare and upload your excess inventory data. See [Upload Tools <Icon icon="arrow-up-right" />](https://docs.seminode.com/tools/upload-tools#upload-supply-or-demand) for detailed field requirements and examples.

You can also email lists directly to email partners from the platform.

### 3. Customer Actions

#### A. Customers with Seminode

* Search materials, filter, export, and upload mass quote files.
* Centralized and structured quoting threads in-platform.
* Intelligent pricing analysis from network and web data.
* API usage to programmatically quote and create unique workflows.

#### B. Customers without Seminode

* Receive an Excel excess list via email to your shared email.
* Submit quotes on excess via email to your shared email.

### 4. Receiving Quotes

* All quotes from network partners (in-platform) and email partners (via email) will appear in your **[Inbox <Icon icon="arrow-up-right" />](https://app.seminode.com/inbox)**.
* Use Inbox Analysis to compare quotes, filter by customer, and calculate margins.
* Respond by **Accepting, Rejecting, or Quote Response** directly in-platform. Email partners will automatically receive email notifications based on your response actions.

### 5. Orders

Double accepted quotes by both parties will turn into Orders and be shown in the app at **[Orders <Icon icon="arrow-up-right" />](https://app.seminode.com/orders)**. You can also click on the 3 dots <Icon icon="ellipsis" /> to generate invoices and PO's.