On this page you can manage the supplier master data categories. Use the Override Default Transit Mode to set the preferred transit mode for the location, product, and supplier combination.
You can set supplier and transport modes for a selected product and location combination. Once you select a location and product combination, the Available Supplier section lists all the available supplier options.
Available Suppliers
This section displays all the available suppliers for the selected location and product combination. Additionally, you can update the Purchase Cost and Currency for the selected location and product combination.
Available Transport Modes
This section displays all the available transport modes for the selected location, product, and supplier combination.
Parameters
Parameter | Description |
Transit Cost | The transit cost per unit. |
Currency | The currency of the transit cost. |
Lead Time | The time it takes to transport the product from a supplier to a distribution center or a plant. |
Default Transit Mode | The transit mode for the supplier. |
Override Default Transit Mode | The checkbox to override the default transit mode. |
Effective Default Transit Mode | The current effective Default Transit mode. |
Steps
To set up a supplier for a location and product combination:
- Select a distribution center or plant from the Select Location dropdown.
- Select a product from the Select Product dropdown for which you want to check the available sourcing options.
- In the Available Suppliers section:
- Update cost in the Purchase Cost column if required.
- Update currency from the Currency dropdown if required.
- Select a supplier from the list in the Available Suppliers section.
All available transport modes for the selected supplier display in the Available Transport Modes section. - In the Available Transport Modes section:
- Select the Override Default Transit Mode to set the default transport mode.
This transit mode will be used for the selected location, product, and supplier combination.
- Select the Override Default Transit Mode to set the default transport mode.
Additional information
- Search : look for an item.
- Filter : filter grid data based on the condition selected from the dropdown that appears in the right-hand panel.
- Sort : sort grid data based on alerts, rows, or columns.
- Show/Hide : show or hide alerts, rows, or columns.
- Comment on card : to comment on the card.
- Exports: export the current view.