---
title: "Supplier"
type: concept
sources:
  - areas/inventory_management/masters/suppliers.md
  - areas/inventory_management/masters/supplier_types.md
  - areas/receptions/reception_dock/supplier_container.md
  - areas/receptions/reception_dock/supplier_loose.md
related:
  - concepts/reception.md
  - concepts/order-inbound.md
  - concepts/product-item.md
  - modules/owner-extensions.md
  - concepts/erp-interface.md
last_compiled: "2026-04-10"
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# Supplier

## Overview

A **supplier** is a company or entity that supplies stock to the warehouse. Suppliers are referenced on receipt orders (inbound) and return orders (outbound). Every inbound flow — whether a standard delivery, ASN-based reception, or stock return — traces back to a supplier.

Suppliers are master data entities managed in WMS (or synced from ERP via SUP message). When the Owner Extensions module is active, each supplier must be assigned to an owner.

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## Main Attributes

| Property | Description |
|----------|-------------|
| Name | Unique identifier |
| Owner | Mandatory when Owner Extensions module is active; supplier is isolated to that owner's data scope |
| Type | Supplier type (configurable category) |
| Preferred carrier | Informational only; used for logistics reference |
| Delivery terms | Standard delivery terms for this supplier's inbound shipments |
| Verify items | If active, items from this supplier must be verified on first reception (eCommerce module) |
| Source address / contact | Origin address and contact for inbound shipments |
| Address for returns / contact | Return address and contact for supplier return orders |

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## Use Cases

| Use Case | Description |
|----------|-------------|
| Inbound orders | Receipt orders must reference a supplier (the entity supplying the incoming stock) |
| Receipts | Receipts optionally indicate the supplier of the received stock |
| Returns | Return orders (supplier returns) reference the supplier receiving the returned stock |

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## ERP Integration

| Message | Direction | Description |
|---------|-----------|-------------|
| SUP | ERP→WMS | Create/update supplier master data |

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## Interface

| Path | Equipment | Description |
|------|-----------|-------------|
| `Masters > Suppliers` | PC | View and manage suppliers |

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## Related

- [[reception]] — dock reception references the supplier; supplier container and loose stock reception modes exist
- [[order-inbound]] — receipt orders (ROR) reference the supplying entity; returns indicate the supplier destination
- [[product-item]] — items can be received only from suppliers linked via receipt orders
- [[owner-extensions]] — when active, suppliers must be assigned to an owner; supplier code is prefixed with owner code
- [[erp-interface]] — SUP message syncs supplier master from ERP