A business entity represented in Nora IPLM. It supplies a common company record for commercial or organizational connections.
When to use it
Use it for a company that is relevant to work or product information.
Key information
- The record identifier distinguishes this Company from other records. Check the identity before connecting or using it.
- Name identifies the record in lists and connected information. Use a clear name that reflects its purpose.
- Description explains the record’s scope and gives readers the context needed to use it.
Common relationships
- AVL (Non-structure): Connects an Item to a Company, Supplier, or Vendor recorded in its sourcing list.
- Company (Non-structure): Connects a Program, Project, Product, Material, or Requirement to a relevant Company.
- Supplier (Non-structure): Connects an Item, Material, Packaging Item, or Manufacturing Component to a Company, Supplier, or Vendor associated with supplying it.
Working with this record
Search for the existing company and check its identity and contact information before connecting it to your work. Keep company records distinct from the engineering Items associated with them.
Example
Precision Components Ltd is a Company associated with a product project.
Choosing the right type
Use Company for the business entity. Supplier identifies a supplying company, Manufacturer identifies the maker, and Vendor identifies a commercial party in purchasing or sourcing.
