O2VEND Product Setup – Suppliers Tab Guide

The Suppliers tab in O2VEND Catalog Product setup allows you to manage supplier information for your products. This section is essential for tracking product sources, pricing, and inventory, especially when you work with multiple suppliers for the same product.

Key Fields in the Suppliers Tab

Field Description Usage
Supplier Name Enter the name of the supplier who provides the product. Helps track which supplier a product comes from. Useful for reordering, reporting, and managing multiple suppliers. Example: ABC Traders, XYZ Wholesale.
Product Name Name of the product as provided by the supplier. Ensures clarity if your supplier uses a different product naming convention. Useful for comparison and inventory management. Example: Organic Turmeric Powder 500g.
Product SKU Supplier’s Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) for the product. Helps match your internal product SKU with supplier SKU for easy ordering and stock tracking. Example: ABC-TURM-500.

How to Use the Suppliers Tab

  1. Search & Add Supplier:
    Use the search bar to find existing suppliers. If the supplier is new, add them to the system.

  2. Enter Supplier Product Details:

    • Add the exact product name the supplier provides.
    • Add the supplier SKU for accurate stock and reordering.

  3. Multiple Suppliers for One Product:

    • You can add multiple suppliers for the same product.
    • This allows flexibility in sourcing and price comparison.

  4. Tracking & Reporting:

    • The system can generate supplier-wise reports.
    • Helps identify which supplier provides the best rates or faster delivery.

Why Assign Suppliers to Product Variations

Assigning suppliers to each product variation helps:

  • Track Original Source
    Even if the product is renamed or rebranded for sale, the original supplier can always be identified.

  • Ensure Procurement Accuracy
    When reordering, the exact supplier for each variation is known.