Connects an Item to a Company, Supplier, or Vendor recorded in its sourcing list.
When to use it
Use AVL when you need to record this connection between the source and target records. AVL identifies a source in an Item’s sourcing list.
Records and direction
- Relationship type: Non-structure. Associates records without creating a parent-child hierarchy.
- From: Item.
- To: Company, Supplier, Vendor.
How to use it
- Create the relation with drag and drop in a Structure widget: drag the intended Supplier onto the Item it relates to. Choose AVL, review the direction and any offered values, then confirm.
- Alternatively, use Connect from the source record and select the target with the AVL relationship.
- Review the resulting connection and the selected record versions where applicable. Check the displayed relationship filters if the connection is not visible.
Example
Seal S-10 (Item) is connected to Precision Seals Ltd (Supplier) through AVL. The association lets readers follow the related information without creating a hierarchy. Use the recorded source status and your sourcing process when deciding whether it can be used; the connection alone is not an approval decision.
Choosing the relationship
AVL identifies a source in an Item’s sourcing list. Supplier describes a supply association; the connection alone is not a source approval.
