purchasefrom
PurchaseFrom is a field used in procurement and inventory systems to specify the supplier from whom a product or component should be purchased. It may be stored as a supplier identifier, a code, or a link to a supplier record. In some systems, PurchaseFrom is synonymous with the preferred supplier for an item.
The PurchaseFrom field guides procurement workflow by determining which supplier a purchase order should be sent
In many ERP and inventory systems, each item record includes a PurchaseFrom reference. When stock is reordered,
Implementation varies: a static supplier ID, a relational link to a supplier table, or a set of
Data quality is important. The supplier must be active, contact details up to date, and lead times
See also: supplier, vendor management, procurement, purchase order, sourcing.