File Inventory Supplier

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File - Inventory - Supplier

Alternate suppliers may be assigned to items for inquiries and reports, or for selection during the creation of purchase orders. The Item Update screen - Supplier tab shows a list of all the alternate suppliers where this particular item can be purchased. You can also enter supplier part numbers and prices.

To set up alternate suppliers for items:

Add a new item or open an existing one.

Refer to "Adding a New Item" or "Updating an Item".

Select the Supplier tab.

Micronet displays the Item Update screen - Supplier tab.

If you want to:

add a an alternate supplier, select the Add button
insert an alternate supplier, select the line below where you want the supplier inserted then select the Insert button
delete an alternate supplier, select the supplier then select the Delete button
edit an alternate supplier, double click on a supplier or select a supplier then press Enter.

If you selected to add, insert or edit an alternate supplier, Micronet displays the Alternate Suppliers screen.

Complete the following fields:

	Field	Value
	Supplier Number	Enter the number of the alternate supplier, or press Tab or Enter to select a supplier.
	Part Number	Enter the part number to be supplied by the alternate supplier.
	Buy Price	Enter the buy price for the item for each buy price level.
	Break	Optionally, enter the price breaks from the supplier.
	Discount	Enter any discount given by the supplier.
	Start Date	Enter or select the start date that these prices apply to. Leave this field blank if these prices always apply.
	End date	Enter or select the end date that these prices apply to. Leave this field blank if these prices always apply.
	Reorder Quantity	This is the minimum or recommended order quantity and could relate to one, a box, a pallet, etc. of products that can be used by the Automatic Purchasing programs and/or Understock reports.
	Display Only
	Supplier Rebate	Enter any rebate percentage or dollar amount applicable to purchases from this supplier. This field is only used for reporting purposes and does not affect the value of receipts nor the value of supplier invoices through reconciliation.
	Rebate Type	Select whether the Supplier Rebate entered is a dollar amount or percentage.

Select the Accept button.

Micronet redisplays the Item Update screen – Supplier tab.

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