You can create one or more ${Supplier.Plural} on this tab.

How to create a new ${Supplier.Name}

1. In Supplier column, mouse-over ${Actions} and select ${New} ${Supplier.Name}.
2. In the ${New}${Supplier.Name} dialog box, enter the ${Supplier.Name} name and select the Is Agent and/or Is supplier check box if the supplier is an agent and/or a supplier. 
3. Click on ${Save}.

Alternatively, the check boxes can be selected directly in the table. To specify the Supplier as a warehouse, select the corresponding Is Warehouse check box.

NOTE: If you do not select any check box, the ${Supplier.Name} will be considered as a ${Supplier.Name} by default. You can generate a PO only if a ${Supplier.Name} is selected as a ${Supplier.Name}.

Update other information in the ${Supplier.Name} table.

NOTE: The editable fields are indicated with a grey triangle in the corner of the cell.

The following attributes are displayed in the Default view:

• Supplier: The name of the Supplier defined at the time of creating a Supplier 
• Compliant: If this check box is selected, then the respective Supplier in compliant with the defined statutory laws, and vice versa.
• ID: Click anywhere within the cell and enter a unique identification number for the Supplier (Alphanumeric)
• State: The State is defined as Pending by Default. You can change the state to either Approved or Inactive to render the Supplier inactive.
• Is Agent: This checkbox is selected by default to define the supplier as an agent. If the selected Supplier is not an Agent, de-select the checkbox.
• Is Supplier: This checkbox is selected by default to define the supplier as an active Supplier. If the selected Supplier is not an active Supplier, and is either Agent or Warehouse, then de-select the checkbox.
• Is Warehouse: This checkbox is selected by default to define the Supplier as a Warehouse. If the selected Supplier is not Warehouse, de-select the checkbox.
• Classification: Displays the classification of the Supplier based on the product type.
• Country: One or more Countries that are defined on the Sourcing > Setup > Country tab are displayed here and available for selection from the drop-down menu.
• Agent: From the drop-down list, select a Supplier as an Agent.
• Suppliers: From the drop-down list, select the Suppliers (sub-suppliers in case of outsourcing)
• Factories: Select one or more factories from the drop-down list. One or more factories can be defined on the Sourcing > Factory tab.
• Port of Origin: Select the port of origin from the drop-down list. One or more shipment ports can be defined on the Sourcing > Setup > Shipping Port tab. 
• Action: To execute the icons in the ${Actions} column, refer Generic Features

The newly created ${Supplier.Name} displays the State as Pending. You can approve the ${Supplier.Name} by selecting the Approved option. The state changes to Approved. To deactivate the ${Supplier.Name}, select the Inactive option. The State changes to Inactive.

NOTE: When you select the Blank option, the State clears. You can order samples from a ${Supplier.Name} with a Pending state, but a ${Supplier.Name} must be Approved before you can order production level ${Material.Plural}; you cannot order ${Material.Plural} from a vendor in an Inactive state.

If the ${Supplier.Name} is not an agent, select the agent in the Agent field.

NOTE: The drop-down will display only ${Supplier.Plural} who are agents. This field is non-editable for a ${Supplier.Name} who is an agent or warehouse. When you select the Blank option, the Agent clears.

If the ${Supplier.Name} is an agent, mouse over ${Supplier.Name} and select the Edit link in the Tool Tip Action box to open the Select ${Supplier.Plural} dialog box. All ${Supplier.Plural} defined as ${Supplier.Plural} are displayed here. Select the ${Supplier.Name} and click on ${Save}.

NOTE: This field is editable only for agents.

If the ${Supplier.Name} is a ${Supplier.Name}, mouse over ${Factory.Plural} and select the Edit link in the Tool Tip Action box to open the Select Factories dialog box. Select the factories and click on ${Save}.

NOTE: This field is non-editable for a ${Supplier.Name} who is an agent or warehouse.

Click on a ${Supplier.Name} to view its properties and to add contact details.

Click on ${Factory.Plural} and select the ${Factory.Plural}. 

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Pre-requisites: Define Country of Origin, Define Factory and Define Shipping Port.