In the supplier module, you can register all the suppliers used by your company. These may be suppliers that deliver directly to the company, or producers that produce on behalf of a supplier. Suppliers can be linked to records in other modules such as nonconformities, tasks, checklists, and projects in order to provide an overview or to generate reports. The module can also be used in connection with initial or annual supplier evaluations. By registering the producers of the suppliers, you can also carry out evaluations of them if required.
A supplier can be a supplier, a producer, or both. A producer produces goods that a supplier sells. An example is the sale of cars. In this case, the producer is the one producing the car, while the car dealership sells the car.
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