🚚 Product Supplier – Link Suppliers to Products #
1. Navigate to “Product Supplier” #
- Log in to your back-office.
- From the left-hand purple sidebar, click Products.
- Choose Product Supplier at the very bottom of the submenu.
- You’ll see a table listing each supplier and a purple
Manage Productsbutton in the Action column.
2. Link / Unlink Products to a Supplier #
- In the supplier row, click the purple Manage Products button.
- A pop-up shows two lists:
- Available Products (left)
- Linked to Supplier (right)
- To assign:
- Select products in the left panel.
- Click the > arrow to move them to the right panel.
- To remove:
- Select products in the right panel.
- Click the < arrow to move them back.
- Click Save to confirm your changes.
Tip: Use the search fields above each list to filter quickly.
3. Table Tools & Filters #
- Show Entries: The dropdown (top-left) lets you view 10 / 25 / 50 / All rows.
- Search: The search box (top-right) filters suppliers instantly.
- Export & Print: Buttons above the table allow:
Export to CSV,Excel, orPDFPrinta printer-friendly listColumn visibility– hide or show specific columns
- Sort Columns: Click Supplier Name or Products headers to sort alphabetically.
- Pagination: Use Previous / Next or page numbers bottom-right.
4. Troubleshooting #
| Issue | Likely Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier not listed | Supplier not created in Suppliers module. | Add the supplier under Suppliers ➜ Add then refresh this page. |
| Product not visible in pop-up | Product is inactive or deleted. | Re-activate the product in List Products. |
| Export missing columns | Hidden via “Column visibility”. | Enable the columns, then export again. |
5. Best Practices #
- Link products to their primary supplier for faster Purchase Order creation.
- Use the Products column to verify a supplier’s complete catalogue quickly.
- Export the list monthly for supplier performance reviews.
6. Done! 🎉 #
You now know how to assign and manage suppliers for each product, streamline purchasing, and keep supplier records tidy. Happy sourcing!