Adding & Managing Suppliers Manually (Product Association)

In addition to automatic detection, TRAX Store Management System allows you to manually register wholesale vendors and link them directly to products from your active catalog.

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1. Step-by-Step: Adding a Supplier Manually #

1. Go to the Suppliers module from the main sidebar.
2. Click the + Add Supplier Manually button on the left side of the top toolbar.
3. The entry modal opens with the following fields:
   • Supplier Name (*): Mandatory trade name (e.g., Al-Amal Trading, Global Beverage Dist.).
   • Supplier Contact: Optional phone number, sales rep email, or physical depot address.
   • Associated Products Checklist: A scrollable multi-select container displaying all active catalog items with their scannable barcodes: Product Name (Barcode).
4. Check the boxes next to the items supplied by this vendor.
5. Click the blue Save button.

Visual Reference: Add / Edit Supplier Dialog

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2. Editing an Existing Supplier Profile #

1. In the suppliers table, locate the vendor you wish to modify.
2. Click the Edit (Pencil) icon in the Actions column.
3. The dialog opens in edit mode pre-filled with the vendor’s current information and linked products.
4. Update the contact details or check/uncheck products to reflect changes in your supply agreements.
5. Click Save to update the record immediately.

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3. Deleting a Single Supplier Record #

1. Click the red Trash icon in the Actions column next to the target supplier.
2. A confirmation alert will prompt: “Are you sure you want to delete this supplier?”.
3. Click Confirm.
4. The supplier profile is removed from your list, while the actual retail products remain completely safe and untouched in your catalog.