Vendors

The Vendors page keeps all supplier information organized for quick ordering.

Vendor list

Column	Description
Name	Supplier business name
Code	Short identifier
Type	Supplier or Service
Status	Active or Inactive
Contact	Email/phone
Preferred	Star indicator

Adding a vendor

1. Click Add Vendor
2. Fill in details:
   • Basic: Name, code
   • Contact: Email, phone, website
   • Terms: Payment terms, minimum order, lead time
3. Save

Managing vendors

Action	How
Edit	Click vendor → update fields → Save
Mark preferred	Toggle the preferred star
Deactivate	Set status to Inactive
Delete	Remove if no longer needed

Filtering

Filter	Options
Search	Name or code
Type	Supplier / Service
Status	Active / Inactive

Tips

• Use tags to group vendors (e.g., "fast-ship", "local")
• Mark preferred vendors to speed up PO creation
• Keep lead times accurate for replenishment planning

What's next

• Create purchase orders: Inventory → Procurement
• Receive deliveries: Inventory → Management