Searching for Manufacturers

When creating manufacturer equivalent items, you can search for manufacturers using Supply Network Management.

Recommendation: Modifying the supplier name is not recommended when used in a manufacturer equivalent item.

Before you begin: Open the New Manufacturer Equivalent Item dialog box. For more information, see Creating Manufacturer Equivalent Items.
  1. From the Manufacturer field of the New Manufacturer Equivalent Item dialog box, click Search.
  2. Enter the following details to search for suppliers:

    Field Description
    Name Enter the supplier name.
    Industry Select the industry.
    Level Select the level.
    Preferences Select the preferences.

  3. Click Search.
  4. Select the supplier to add.
  5. Click Add.

The selected supplier is added to the Manufacturer field in the New Manufacturer Equivalent Item dialog box.