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Vendor Item catalog (report)

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The Vendor Item catalog report shows a list of vendors for selected items or items for selected vendors. For each combination of an item and a vendor, it shows the direct unit cost, lead time calculation, and vendor's item number.

Note

This report isn't available in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Instead, use the Item/Vendor Catalog (10164) report.

Use cases

Procurement managers use the report to:

  • Compare vendor prices. The report provides a list of vendors for selected items and shows the direct unit cost for each combination of an item and a vendor. Use this information to compare vendor prices and select the vendor that provides the best value for the money.
  • Manage lead time. The report shows the lead time calculation for each combination of an item and a vendor. Use this information to manage lead time effectively and ensure timely deliveries.

Purchasing agents use the report to:

  • Manage vendor relationships. The report provides a list of vendors for selected items and shows the vendor's item number for each combination of an item and a vendor. Use this information to manage vendor relationships effectively and ensure smooth procurement processes.

Controllers use the report to:

  • Manage costs. The report provides information about the direct unit cost for each combination of an item and a vendor. Use this information to manage costs effectively and identify ways to save cost.

Try the report

Try the report here: Vendor Item catalog

Tip

If you hold down the CTRL key while you select the report link, the report opens on a new browser tab. In this way, you can stay on the current page while you explore the report on the other browser tab.

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