Managing multiple suppliers for the same product allows you to compare prices, ensure supply continuity, and streamline procurement processes. This feature is essential for businesses that source identical products from different vendors.
Why Use Multiple Suppliers
- Supply security: Backup options if one supplier runs out
- Better terms: Negotiate better deals with multiple options
- Regional sourcing: Source from suppliers in different locations
Setting Up Suppliers
Adding New Suppliers
- Go to Suppliers from the main screen
- Tap the red plus (+) icon
- Fill in supplier information:
- Supplier Name: Company name
- Reference: Your internal reference number
- Contact Details: Email, phone, website, address
- Contact Person: Primary contact name and details
- Tap Save Changes
Linking Suppliers to Products
Once suppliers are created, associate them with relevant products:
Steps to Add Suppliers to Products:
- Edit the product you want to link suppliers to
- Find the Suppliers section
- Tap "Select suppliers"
- Check the boxes next to each supplier that provides this product
- Close the supplier selection
- Save the product
Example: A "Wireless Mouse" product could be linked to suppliers like "ACME Inc.", "Kapicu App", and "Mr Shopper" - all providing the same item at different prices or terms.
Using Suppliers in Purchase Orders
When creating purchase orders, supplier associations streamline the process:
- Create a new purchase order
- Select your desired supplier in the order header
- When adding products, only items linked to the selected supplier will appear
- This prevents accidentally ordering products from the wrong supplier
Smart Filtering:
The system automatically shows only products associated with your selected supplier, making it impossible to accidentally add items they don't supply.
