Add Supplier
Create a supplier record with complete contact information.
Result: Improves procurement traceability and communication.
Suppliers Guide
How to use Suppliers
Maintain supplier records to improve procurement control and inventory source traceability.
Primary Actions
Assign Products
Link products to supplier records during setup or edits.
Result: Enables sourcing visibility for inventory teams.
Update Terms
Refresh supplier details when contact or terms change.
Result: Keeps purchasing operations reliable.
Recommended Workflow
- Open Dashboard > Suppliers.
- Create supplier entries for active vendors first.
- Map products to the correct supplier IDs.
- Review supplier records before placing reorder decisions.
- Audit inactive suppliers quarterly to keep records clean.
Best Practices
- Use one consistent naming convention per supplier.
- Store primary contact channels for urgent procurement.
- Avoid duplicate supplier records with minor spelling changes.
- Keep high-risk supplier notes updated for team awareness.
Operational Notes
Vendor Visibility
Supplier mapping helps teams trace where stock originates.
Purchase Planning
Reliable supplier data supports smarter reorder decisions.
Risk Management
Current contacts reduce downtime during urgent restocking.
Inventory Consistency
Clean supplier links prevent confusion in product-level reviews.