How to Set Up A New Vendor

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  1. Click on Add Supplier

    In the Main Navigation Menu, select the **Suppliers module** and click "**Add Supplier**"

  2. Vendor Information

    In the "**Vendor Information**" tab, enter the **vendor name**, **lines which the vendor carries**, and any **aliases**. If this vendor is a supplier of resale goods, click on the "**Supplier**" check box.

  3. Address

    In the "**Address**" tab enter the appropriate information for the **A/P address**, **order address** and **shipping address**. Note you can **copy addresses** from other sections, such as "**Copy Order Address**", with the buttons in the right corner.

  4. Contact

    In the "**Contact**" tab complete as much information as possible. Notice there are two contact options. If you would like to send the vendor **remittance information**, ensure the **A/P email address is completed**.

  5. G/L Accounts

    In the "**G/L Accounts**" tab you have the option of **presetting the accounts**. That said, **G/L accounts will adjust per the order type**, such as order for stock (**OSTK**) affecting **inventory** whereas drop ship (**DRPS**) impacts **prepaid purchases**.

  6. Communication Methods

    In the "**Communication Methods**" tab, **check all the apply** and complete the additional fields as needed. Please note that if "**Email**" is not checked, then that option will not be available.

  7. Terms, Payments & Other

    In the "**Terms, Payments & Other**" tab, enter as much information as possible. This will be important when completing your check runs, such as filtering by **ACH** or **Check preference**.

  8. Other Information

    Within the "**Terms, Payments & Other**" tab, click on the "**Other Information**" option and complete as much information as possible.

💡 Tip!

To keep track of vendor W-9s, you can **filter the AP-2010 : Vendor Details report by missing Tax IDs**.

  1. Preferred Vendor

    In the "**Preferred Vendor**" tab, complete the available fields and click "**Save**" to create the new vendor.

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