38 Overview to Supplier Management

This chapter contains these topics:

38.1 Objectives

  • To review supplier performance information

  • To understand how the system derives supplier performance information

  • To set up default purchasing information that pertains to a supplier

  • To create item and supplier relationships

  • To set up prices for the items that you purchase from a supplier

  • To set up discounts for item and supplier prices

38.2 Overview

You can manage the relationships that you have with suppliers and the items that they provide. You enter initial information about each item that you purchase from a supplier and the system monitors delivery, quality, and cost performance on behalf of the supplier. You can compare performance information to determine the best suppliers from whom to make purchases.

Complete the following tasks:

  • Set up supplier and item information

  • Define supplier prices and discount rules

  • Review supplier performance information