How to Complete an SAQ (Supplier Assessment Questionnaire) on Informed 365.
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If you've **previously** filled out a **Supplier Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ**) or another questionnaire on the **Informed 365** platform, please **log in** using your existing credentials.
If this is your first time completing an **SAQ** on the **Informed 365** platform, please ensure you register before logging in. For assistance with registering, please refer to the following resource [**How to Self-Register on Informed 365 applications**](https://scribehow.com/shared/How_to_self-register_on_Informed_365_Applications__ojPeAmtqRwy8rynnHCN_5Q).
Locating the SAQ
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Once you have **registered your user email address** on the **Informed 365** platform, and logged in, go to the **Forms** widget on your **Dashboard**.
A Supplier Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) may be referred to by various names within the platform, depending on its specific function. These names can include:
- Modern Slavery Supplier Assessment
- Modern Slavery Questionnaire
- Induction Form
- Vendor/Supplier Checklist
- Supplier Assessment Questionnaire
- Responsible Sourcing SAQ
...and more.
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In this example, the **SAQ** is titled **'Modern Slavery Supplier Assessment'**. Please ensure you are choosing the correct **form** from the list.
To open and begin completing the **form**, click on its name (**Modern Slavery Supplier Assessment** in this case).
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The form will open in **Form View** - with the top section opening at the first question. Please provide **responses** to all **mandatory questions**.
Suppliers should be mindful of the potential inclusion of new questions in a new form, even it it has been duplicated from previous years. This will sometimes necessitate additional input or responses.
The updated responses will play a key role in assessing the current risks associated with modern slavery in supply chains for participating organisations.
Answering Different Question Types
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For **questions with an open text field**, click on the field to enter your response. When asked for a number, enter digits into the text field.
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When asked to **provide an address**, start typing in the box with the GPS pin. The **form** will will **auto-complete the address** and present a drop down list.
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When the **drop down list** appears, click on your **street address** to enter it into the form.
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To choose an **Industry**, click on the arrow for the drop down list.
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Check the box that aligns with your **Industry.**
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When you are presented with a **question** that has a list of **answers with checkboxes**, tick in the box next to the applicable answer.
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Some forms contain a **"Multiple Choice Grid"** question. These are completed by ensuring you choose a response in **each row** of the grid.
In this example the question is asking about internal policies are in place. For each of the listed policies, either **'Yes', 'No', or 'Under development'** must be chosen.
There **MUST** be a coloured dot in **each row** to close this question.
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For questions that require a **file upload**, click on the **paperclip/"Select a file**..." box. Your file explorer browsing box will open. Please **select the file** you wish to upload. The file path will appear in the box once the **upload is complete**.
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All **"Additional Comments"** sections are optional, however any information you are able to provide to the client who has requested your responses, is invaluable.
Please feel free to provide **feedback** in these sections. Thank you.
If you require further support in regard to the method of answering question types on an Informed 365 application, please reach out via email to our Customer Support Team at [support@informed365.com](mailto:support@informed365.com).
Submitting the Form
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If the **% Complete** bar at the top of the page does not reach 100%, there are responses missing within the form. Click on the **Unanswered Questions** bell icon to highlight **questions** which still require **answers**.
