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Assigning Preferred Suppliers

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Each part added to the parts database can be assigned multiple suppliers. One of those suppliers will be defined as the "preferred supplier".

 

The buying cost from each of the chosen suppliers can also be added.

 

Define suppliers and costs for each part as follows:

 

1. First add the parts to the parts database - click here for details
2.Open the "Parts Management" form again - additional options are available with the Purchase Order Module installed:

 

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3.The "Preferred Supplier form will open:

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To add a supplier choose from the supplier drop down box, add a buying price from this supplier and then click the "Add" button

 

4.  Multiple suppliers can be associated with each part, and either one of them can assigned as the default preferred supplier.

 

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5. Once suppliers and costs have been set, when future parts are added to the job, the supplier and cost will also be selected for that part on the purchase order