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What are Suppliers used for in Dusk FSM?

## 🏭 What Are Suppliers Used for in Dusk FSM?

The **Suppliers** module in Dusk FSM is used to manage the external companies you purchase **materials, equipment, or services** from. Suppliers are a core component of the **Sales module**, supporting both **Purchase Orders (POs)** and **Requests for Quote (RFQs)**.

By centralising supplier information, Dusk FSM enables consistent procurement workflows, clearer pricing comparisons, and better control over sourcing decisions. Suppliers act as the foundation for requesting pricing, issuing purchase orders, and tracking supplier-specific terms.

This ensures procurement processes remain structured, auditable, and scalable as your operations grow.

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### ➕ How Suppliers Are Used in Sales

Suppliers are referenced when creating:

* **Requests for Quote (RFQs)** to compare pricing across multiple vendors
* **Purchase Orders (POs)** to formally request goods or services

Once selected, supplier details flow directly into the sales workflow, reducing manual entry and improving accuracy across purchasing activities.

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### 🏭 Where to Find Suppliers

You can access the Suppliers module under:

* The **Operations** menu
* The **Parachute** icon on the sidebar (if collapsed)

Click **+Supplier** in the top right to create a new supplier record.

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### 📝 Available Fields

Each supplier entry includes the following fields:

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## 📝 Available Fields (Suppliers)

Each supplier record in Dusk FSM includes the following fields:

* **Supplier ID** – Internal identifier used to uniquely reference the supplier
* **Name (Mandatory)** – Supplier company or trading name
* **Email (Mandatory)** – Primary email address used for RFQs and Purchase Orders
* **Other Email** – Optional secondary email address
* **Office Number (Mandatory)** – Main contact phone number
* **Website** – Supplier website or external reference URL

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### 🎨 Visual and Identification Fields

* **Colour Scheme** – Used to visually identify the supplier across lists and workflows

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### 📍 Address and Location

* **Address** – Supplier’s business or delivery address
* **Map Location** – Interactive map with draggable pin to precisely set supplier location

✔️ *Tip:* Adjusting the map pin ensures accurate location data for logistics, reporting, and future integrations.

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### 🔗 Where Supplier Data Is Used

Supplier information is used throughout the **Sales module**, including:

* **Requests for Quote (RFQs)** – To issue pricing requests to one or more suppliers
* **Purchase Orders (POs)** – To formally request goods or services

Supplier details flow automatically into these documents, reducing manual entry and ensuring consistency.

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### 🛠️ Custom Supplier Attributes

You can extend supplier records with **custom fields** to capture additional information such as:

* Account references
* Lead times
* Compliance details
* Preferred supplier indicators

Custom attributes can be added to capture supplier-specific data such as compliance status, payment terms, or preferred vendor flags.

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### 📄 Suppliers in Requests for Quote (RFQs)

When raising an RFQ, one or more suppliers can be selected to request pricing. This allows teams to:

* Compare quotes side by side
* Track supplier responsiveness
* Maintain a clear audit trail of sourcing decisions

Supplier details are automatically linked to the RFQ for consistency and reporting.

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### 🧾 Suppliers in Purchase Orders

Suppliers are required when creating Purchase Orders. The selected supplier determines:

* Who the PO is issued to
* Which contact details are used
* How supplier data appears across procurement records

This ensures purchasing activity is traceable back to the correct supplier at all times.

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### 🖥️ Suppliers Management Screen

The Suppliers list screen provides a central view to:

* Search and filter suppliers
* Review supplier details
* Maintain consistent procurement records

This helps operations and finance teams manage vendors efficiently without relying on external spreadsheets or systems.

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![Suppliers in Dusk FSM](https://help.duskmobile.com/uploads/markdown/20251222-193656-322.png "Suppliers in Dusk FSM")

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## 🔗 Related Articles

* [How Do I Create a Request for Quotation in the Dusk FSM?](https://help.duskmobile.com/article/Sales/How-Do-I-Create-a-Request-for-Quotation-in-the-Dusk-FSM)
* [How Do I Create a Purchase Order in the Dusk FSM?](https://help.duskmobile.com/article/Sales/How-Do-I-Create-a-Purchase-Order-in-the-Dusk-FSM)

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Updated on December 23, 2025

What are Suppliers used for in Dusk FSM?

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