Supplier
The Supplier module contains basic supplier information. When looking for information about a particular supplier, you can use the Supplier Search window to search the database. Based on the selection criteria provided, the Aptean EAM displays a list of suppliers. The Supplier Module displays information about one or more selected suppliers.
You enter information about new and existing suppliers in the Supplier module. Other Aptean EAM modules use this information to create work orders, perform scheduling activities, and track equipment resources. It is very important that you enter the information correctly and completely, using the tools provided in the Suppliers module.
The two main tools are the Supplier Search and Supplier Module. Learning to use these tools will help you to understand supplier module more efficiently.
Based on the supplier selected in the Supplier Details section of a purchase order, the Currency and the Exchange Rate are changed according to the location. The purchase order will display the cost in the supplier currency if the currency is different from the plant currency.
This topic explains how to use the Supplier module to manage different suppliers. Procedures covered include: