Alternate Supplier

Data Source: PARTASUP

The Alternate Supplier tab can be accessed from the Parts Profile screen by clicking on the Update/View Profile link.

The Alternate Supplier tab allows you to keep track of multiple vendors for a single part and also allows you to view or edit information on the part number and the supplier.

The following is a description of the fields that appear on the Alternate Supplier tab:

Field Description
Vendor

The name of the vendor supplying the part.

Note:  Note: If the vendor number entered is the same as the main vendor on the Profile tab then the cost entered will be utilized in the Parts Costing calculation.

Cost The cost the alternate supplier charges for the selected part.
Cost Code Determines the landed cost to be used on parts orders and inventory adjustments.
Net Calculated The net calculated amount takes the cost of the part multiplied by the factor entered in the CURRENCY table.
Package Quantity The minimum package quantity that the supplier sells the part in.
Currency Code If applicable, the alternate suppliers currency exchange code.
Primary Supplier Whether or not the selected supplier is the primary supplier.
Date Supplier Quoted The date of the part quote from the alternate supplier.
Salesperson Quoted The salesperson responsible for creating the part quote.

Select the Click here to add a part supplier link to add a parts supplier.

The following button allows you to complete your work on the Alternate Supplier tab:

Button Function
Close Closes the Alternate Supplier tab and returns to the Parts Profile screen.