Fields and controls
Item Description
Displays the description of the inventory item.
Item Number
Enter the inventory item number for which you want to specify the vendors, or click 
(the Finder button) and select the inventory item.
Table
After you specify the item number, this table displays information about the vendors that can supply this item. If you want to add another vendor, click Add Line to add a line to the table.
Cost Unit
Enter the vendor’s cost unit of measure (such as "Ea." or "Doz."), or click (the Finder button) and select the cost unit.
Order Minimum (SIA)
Enter the minimum quantity of the item that you must order from this vendor.
Note: This information is used only by Sage Inventory Advisor (SIA).
Preferred Vendor (SIA)
If you purchase the item from multiple vendors, select Yes if this is the preferred vendor.
Note: This information is used only by Sage Inventory Advisor (SIA).
Vendor Contact
Displays the name of the contact person at the vendor company. You can change this name, which cannot exceed 60 characters.
Vendor Cost
Enter the amount this vendor charges your company for the item.
Vendor Item Number
Enter the number that the vendor uses to identify the item. This number cannot exceed 24 characters.
Vendor Name
Displays the name of the vendor associated with the vendor number.
Vendor Number
Enter the number of the vendor from whom you purchase this inventory item, or click (the Finder button) and select the vendor.
Tip: You might want to enter the primary vendor first.
Vendor Type
Select the priority (type) for this vendor, with Vendor 1 being the primary vendor from whom you purchase this item, Vendor 2 being the secondary vendor, and so on. You can change the vendor type at any time, but two vendors cannot have the same type.
You can select from nine vendor types. The program displays the vendors in the table in ascending order.
Overview
Use the I/C Vendor Details screen to:
- Associate up to nine vendors with each item in your inventory.
- Assign a priority (type) to the vendors who supply you with each item.
- Enter detailed information about each vendor and their costs for the item.
Before you can add vendor details, you must:
- Add the items in Inventory Control.
- Add the vendors in Accounts Payable.