InvenTree - Manage Suppliers Flashcards
What is a supplier?
An external vendor of parts and raw materials
How can you access the supplier page in InvenTree?
Click on the Buy navigation tab and select Suppliers from the dropdown list
What user permissions are required to manage suppliers?
Corresponding Purchase Orders user permissions
What information is required to create a new supplier?
- Company name
- Company description
What should you do if the supplier is also a manufacturer?
Enable the checkbox ‘is manufacturer’ before submitting the form
What are supplier parts?
Purchasable items linked to a supplier
What user permissions are required to manage supplier parts?
Corresponding Purchase Orders user permissions
What are the options to create a supplier part?
- Navigate to a Part detail page and click on Suppliers tab
- Navigate to a Supplier detail page and click on Supplied Parts tab
- Navigate to a Manufacturer detail page and click on Supplied Parts tab
What is the first step to edit a supplier part?
Access the supplier part detail page
How can you disable a supplier part?
Edit the supplier part details and set the active attribute
What happens when you disable a supplier part?
It will no longer be available for selection in new purchase orders
Why is it recommended to disable a supplier part rather than deleting it?
To preserve the integrity of historical data
What is the process to delete a supplier part?
Access the supplier part detail page, confirm the deletion using the checkbox, then click on Submit
What information does InvenTree support tracking for supplier parts?
Availability information
How can availability information for supplier parts be updated?
Manually via the user interface or through a supplier API
Where is the availability information displayed?
On the Supplier Part detail page
