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Item References

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We want to reference the vendors item part number on the purchase order. I see two places were we can put it and both will work to what I need it for. But what is the difference if I put it in the item card or the vendor item reference?
 
 
 
 
 
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    Ben Baxter 7,212 Super User 2026 Season 2 on at
    If there is only a single Vendor supplying the Item, then keep it simple and use the Item Card fields.
     
    There is actually a third, and my recommendation, option called the Item Vendor Catalog (Item List > Related > Purchases > Vendors).
     
    I recommend this table when there are multiple Vendors for an Item and because it is utilized by the Planning/Req. Worksheets to show those available Vendors.  It also tracks the Lead Times of those Vendors and will update your Order Date based on the selected Vendor.
     
    I would recommend playing with this in your Sandbox environment before rolling anything out in Production.
     
    Best Regards,
    Ben Baxter
    Accent Software Inc
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    Jun Wang 8,220 Moderator on at
    for your reference
     
     
    you could enter multiple item references from the item card. If user scans any of those, the BC item no. will pop up.

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