A company or commercial party represented as a vendor in purchasing or sourcing work. Vendor relationships can identify the vendor associated with an order or item.
When to use it
Use it when recording a vendor for commercial work.
Key information
- The record identifier distinguishes this Vendor 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
- Order Vendor (Non-structure): Connects an Order to the Vendor or Supplier associated with it.
- AVL (Non-structure): Connects an Item to a Company, Supplier, or Vendor recorded in its sourcing list.
- 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
Identify the commercial party and check that the order or sourcing context is correct before connecting records. Keep the vendor distinct from the manufacturer where different businesses perform those roles.
Example
Component Trading Ltd is the Vendor associated with a parts order.
Choosing the right type
Choose Vendor for the commercial party in purchasing or sourcing. Manufacturer is the maker, Supplier is the supplying company, and Company is the general business entity.
