2nd Item Number, 3rd Item Number, and Item Number
Enter a number that identifies the item. The system provides three separate item numbers plus an extensive cross-reference capability to alternative item numbers. The three types of item numbers are:
Item Number (short). An 8-digit, computer-assigned item number.
2nd Item Number. A 25-digit, user defined, alphanumeric item number.
3rd Item Number. A 25-digit, user defined, alphanumeric item number.
In addition to these three basic item numbers, the system provides an extensive cross-reference search capability. You can define numerous cross-references to alternative part numbers. For example, you can define substitute item numbers, replacements, bar codes, customer numbers, or supplier numbers.
You can enter *ALL in the Item Number field to indicate that all items for the supplier come from the specified country of origin and original country of origin.