The entrée system manufacturer subsystem allows you to define Item Manufacturers which can then be assigned to individual inventory items. The addition of this feature recognizes that the vendor from whom you purchase a particular product may only be a reseller and not the original manufacturer of the product. See the Manufacturer Assignment topic in the Inventory File Maintenance chapter for instructions on assigning manufacturers to your inventory items.

 

This feature will allow distributors another way to categorize their inventory in the entrée system. Since many manufacturers carry multiple lines of product, having a true manufacturer field frees up the "brand name" field for the manufacturers product line. In addition it helps to alleviate confusion when products are purchased from a reseller instead of directly from the manufacturer. The manufacturer information has been completely integrated into the entrée report system so tracking sales by manufacturer is now easier than ever. This chapter will give you an in-depth tour of the Manufacturer file and all of the fields of information stored within.

 

 

Reports

To view a list of the reports that have the ability to print, group by and sort by Manufacturer record information see Re4 Report Updates.

 

When setting up the Manufacturer file for the first time, many food distributors have found it easier to collect key information about their Manufacturers before sitting down to enter them into entrée. Some have even used Manufacturer listings from their old system for this purpose.

 

Reviewing the chapter on Manufacturer File Maintenance before entering records may also assist in determining which entrée features will be most beneficial for your company.