Manufacturer

Overview

Manufacturer — Business Overview

Manufacturer is a setup document used to define and manage the companies that produce the products your business buys, sells, or distributes. It provides a standardized way to record manufacturer details and link them consistently to items across your inventory and supply chain activities in Dafater.

Purpose in Business Operations

The Manufacturer document helps your business: - Identify who produces each product you handle
- Maintain consistent manufacturer names across all items
- Improve accuracy in purchasing, inventory, and product reporting
- Support compliance, warranty tracking, and supplier communication

By using Manufacturer records, your business gains better visibility into product origins and can make more informed operational and commercial decisions.

Prerequisites and Setup Requirements

Before using Manufacturer, ensure that: - Your product catalog or items are already defined or planned
- You have a clear list of manufacturers you work with or intend to work with
- Naming conventions are agreed upon to avoid duplicates (for example, avoiding variations of the same manufacturer name)

This document is usually set up once and maintained as your supplier base evolves.

Typical Workflow and Business Fit

Create Manufacturer records
Each manufacturer your business deals with is entered once in the system.
Link Manufacturer to items
When creating or updating items, the relevant Manufacturer is selected from the list.
Use across business activities
The Manufacturer information flows automatically into purchasing, inventory management, sales analysis, and reporting.
Ongoing maintenance
Manufacturers are reviewed periodically to ensure accuracy and relevance, especially when new products or vendors are added.

This workflow ensures consistency and reduces manual errors throughout daily operations.

Key Business Scenarios Where Manufacturer Is Essential

Product sourcing and procurement
Buyers can quickly identify who produces each item and make better sourcing decisions.
Inventory and stock analysis
Stock can be reviewed by manufacturer to assess dependency, performance, or quality trends.
Quality control and compliance
Manufacturer details help trace product origin in case of defects, recalls, or audits.
Sales and customer communication
Sales teams can confidently share manufacturer information with customers when required.
Vendor and brand management
Businesses dealing with multiple brands or private-label products rely on clear manufacturer records.

Important Considerations for Users

Always check if a Manufacturer already exists before creating a new one to avoid duplication
Use clear, official manufacturer names for consistency and reporting accuracy
Review Manufacturer records periodically to keep them up to date
Remember that this is a foundational setup document—accuracy here improves reliability across many other business processes

In summary, Manufacturer is a foundational business document that supports accurate product management, better decision-making, and smoother operations throughout Dafater.

Manufacturers used in Items

Basic Information

Module: Stock
Document Type: Setup

Fields

Field Name	Label	Type	Required	Options	Description
short_name	Short Name	Data	✓	-	Abbreviated manufacturer name used across Dafater records.
full_name	Full Name	Data		-	Official registered manufacturer name for legal and business use.
website	Website	Data		-	Manufacturer's official website link for reference and verification.
country	Country	Link		Country	Country where the manufacturer is registered or operates.
logo	Logo	Attach Image		-	Brand logo image representing the manufacturer in Dafater.
address_html	Address HTML	HTML		-	Formatted business address displayed on Dafater documents.
contact_html	Contact HTML	HTML		-	Formatted contact details shown on Dafater forms and documents.
notes	Notes	Small Text		-	Internal notes or remarks about the manufacturer.

Permissions

Role	Read	Write	Create	Delete	Submit	Cancel
Stock User	✓
Stock Manager	✓	✓	✓	✓

DocType	Relationship	Module
Item	Linked from	Stock
Item Manufacturer	Linked from	Stock
Country	Links to	Geo