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Create Vendor Lists
This set of resources provides you with practical information on how to create a list with information about companies you’re using as a source of standard parts.
Vendor lists is a database of all vendors (contractors and suppliers) you use to order and manufacturer parts and assemblies.
A list of vendors includes all items you use in the product. In OpenBOM you can organize vendors in lists. You can create as many vendor lists as you need. Each vendor list includes basic information about the vendor (e.g. number, name, address, and contact information), but also can be enhanced to include any pieces of information you need to include there. Think of it as a database with the properties. OpenBOM properties can be used in vendor lists exactly how you can extend BOMs and catalogs, the same data management system is used to organize vendor data.
In OpenBOM you can create as many vendor lists as you need. However, as a best practice, we recommend starting with one vendor list and creating all companies you order off-the-shelf parts and custom parts or assemblies.
Learn more about how to use vendor lists in the production planning and procurement process.
