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Simplify Purchasing with Supplier Catalogs


Streamline procurement, reduce errors, and save time on every purchase order. No more hunting for the right supplier information when it's time to reorder. Supplier catalogs make sure you have everything you need to reorder at your fingertips. 

Simplify purchase order management with supplier catalogs

EFFORTLESSLY MANAGE SUPPLIER CATALOGS

How Zenventory helps 3PLs simplify purchasing

Supplier Catalogs - Create & manage supplier catalogs
Centralized supplier catalogs

Create and manage supplier catalogs for all your vendors. Link your inventory items (SKUs) to supplier specific information - complete with item codes, price breaks, lead times, and minimum order quantities. 
Supplier Catalogs Feature
Store supplier specific item information

Easily store supplier specific item information for each item like vendor code, unit cost, default lead time, minimum order quantity, and more! 
Supplier Catalogs Feature #3
Automated purchase order creation

When creating a purchase order, simply select the item, and Zenventory will automatically fill in the cost, vendor code, and more. Quickly compare suppliers to find the best price or fastest delivery. 
Inventory Replenishment Feature #4
Purchase approvals & workflows

Set approval rules for purchase orders to maintain control over spending. Whether it’s per user, per client, or per warehouse budget, you decide who approves what - and when.
Supplier Catalogs - Streamlined purchasing
Email & PDF order distribution

Once your purchase order is created, send it directly to your supplier as an email or downloadable PDF. Zenventory stores order history so you can easily reference what was ordered, when, and at what price.
Supplier Catalogs - Built for growing businesses
Built for growing businesses

No matter how many vendors you have, Zenventory's supplier catalog tools grow with you. Add, edit, or remove suppliers and items as your business evolves.
Zenventory WMS - 3PL Software- Screenshot - Supplier Catalog

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why use supplier catalogs?

Supplier catalogs are super handy when multiple suppliers source the same item.

They make it easier to compare prices, availability, and quality all in one place.

What are the main benefits for using supplier catalogs?

Benefits that 3PLs and fulfillment partners can experience when using vendor/supplier catalogs include: 

  • Faster purchasing cycles. Reduce PO creation time from hours to minutes.
  • Fewer procurement errors. Accurate SKU matching and pricing per supplier = fewer "oopsie daisies" when it comes to purchasing.
  • Cross-warehouse coordination. Order for multiple locations from one place.
  • Consistent purchasing workflows. Enforce approval processes & budgets.
  • And more! 

How does Zenventory create vendor catalogs?

Zenventory creates vendor/supplier catalogs by relating your internal item numbers (or SKUs) to the supplier’s item numbers.

Does Zenventory support reporting or export options for supplier catalogs?

Yes. Zenventory provides reporting features that allow you to export supplier item catalogs for individual suppliers or all suppliers in CSV format. 

Reports can also include details like SKU, vendor code, unit cost, lead time, and minimum order quantity. Making it easy to analyze or share supplier catalog data. 

Ready to simplify your purchasing across all clients & warehouses?