System Data Supplier Delivery Method
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Supplier Delivery Method
Introduction
The Supplier Delivery Method screen allows you to define the delivery methods used by your suppliers.
These delivery methods can be assigned as the default option against a supplier in the [ Supplier | Detail | General ] screen. The method can then be automatically applied to new purchase orders, although it can still be changed on individual Purchase Orders when required.
Using supplier delivery methods helps maintain consistency and makes it easier to identify how goods are expected to arrive.
Supplier Delivery Method Grid
The Supplier Delivery Method screen contains the following fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Delivery Method | The name of the delivery service or method used by the supplier. Examples include ParcelForce, Own Vehicle, Courier Service or Collection. |
| Telephone | The contact telephone number associated with the delivery method or carrier. |
| Due Time | The expected delivery time for goods arriving via this delivery method. |
Delivery Method
This field identifies how goods are delivered by the supplier.
Examples include:
- ParcelForce
- DPD
- Own Vehicle
- Pallet Network
- Customer Collection
These options can be selected as defaults for suppliers and overridden on individual purchase orders if necessary.
Telephone
Use this field to record a contact number for the delivery provider.
This can be useful when:
- Tracking deliveries.
- Reporting delivery issues.
- Contacting the carrier regarding arrival times.
Due Time
The expected delivery time for the supplier or carrier.
Recording delivery times can assist with:
- Goods-in planning.
- Warehouse scheduling.
- Monitoring supplier delivery performance.
Supplier Delivery Method Context Menu
The Supplier Delivery Method grid includes the following right-click options:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Apply Value Range | Applies the same value to all selected rows within the current column. For more information, see How To: Apply Value Range. |
| Clear Selection | Removes the current selection from the grid. |
Additional Information
- Supplier Delivery Methods can be assigned as the default delivery option on supplier records.
- The delivery method automatically populates new purchase orders created for that supplier.
- Users can change the delivery method on individual purchase orders where different arrangements are required.
- Maintaining accurate delivery methods can help improve purchasing efficiency and delivery tracking.