Alternate Supplier

Data Source: PARTASUP,VPXREF

To open the Alternate Supplier screen, click the Click here to add a parts supplier link on the Alternate Supplier tab.

The Alternate Supplier screen allows you keep track of multiple vendors for a single part number.

The following fields that appear on the Alternate Supplier screen:

Field	Description
Vendor Number	The vendor number for the supplier of this part, as assigned in the accounts payable system. Note:  Click on the Vendor Number to access the Vendor Profile screen.
Vendor Part Number	The alternate supplier part number.
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.
Currency	If applicable, the alternate suppliers currency exchange code.
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 amount of parts that comes in a shipping package.
Remarks	Enter any remarks regarding the alternate supplier.
Primary Supplier	Whether the vendor is to be used as the primary supplier for the selected part.
Date Supplier Quoted	The date the supplier quoted the cost of the part.
Salesperson Quoted	The salesperson who received the quote or entered in the alternate supplier record.

The following buttons allow you to complete your work on the Alternate Supplier screen:

Button	Function
Save	Saves changes made to the Alternate Supplier screen. Note:  Fill out the following fields and select the Save button to add an alternate parts supplier for a part.
Delete	Deletes the select alternate supplier from the list of suppliers on the Alternate Supplier tab.
Close	Closes the Alternate Suppliers screen and returns to the Alternate Supplier tab.