Vendor

Component overview

Basics of using Ramco Enterprise series web page

The “Vendor” page appears.

      - Clicking this icon available near certain fields takes you to the help page of the respective field.

To create a new vendor

Vendor ID

A unique ID identifying the vendor. (Alphanumeric, 16). Mandatory. This field can be a combination of alphabets and numbers, and cannot be left blank.

Vendor Name

The name of the vendor. (Alphanumeric, 40). Mandatory.

Status

Use the drop-down list box to specify the status. The combo is loaded with the values as “Active” or “Inactive”. The system displays “Active” by default on the launch of the page. Mandatory.

Pay Term

The pay term assigned to the vendor (Alphanumeric, 20). Mandatory. Pay term represents the terms and conditions pertaining to the payment for an order.  The pay term code, validity dates of the pay term, and the schedule details for the Pay term is mentioned in the Pay Term masters in Purchase & Subcontracting component.

Classification

Use the drop-down list box to select the classification of the vendor. The combo is loaded with the values “External” and “Internal”. The system displays “External” by default on the launch of the page.

Currency

Use the drop-down list box to select the currency in which the vendor is going to transact. Mandatory. The combo is loaded with the values as defined in “Organization Setup” business component.

Region

Use the drop-down list box to select the region in which the vendor exists. The combo is loaded with values as defined in “Quick Codes” activity.

Line of Business

Use the drop-down list box to select the line of business to which the vendor operates. The combo is loaded with values as defined in “Quick Codes” activity.

Department

Use the drop-down list box to select the department to which the vendor belongs. The combo is loaded with values as defined in “Quick Codes” activity.

RCTI

Select the checkbox if the RCTI (Recipient Created Tax Invoice) is applicable for the customer.

Billing Profile

The billing profile ID to be mapped to the vendor.

Vendor Finance Group

Use the drop-down list box to select the finance group to which the vendor belongs. The combo is loaded with values as defined in “Quick Codes” activity.

Vendor Group

Use the drop-down list box to select the group to which the vendor belongs. The combo is loaded with values as defined in “Quick Codes” activity.

Reason Code

The code identifying the reason for which the status has to be changed. (Alphanumeric, 20). This field is mandatory if the status is “Inactive”.

Reason Description

On enter of reason code, the system displays the description of the reason.

IATA Code

The unique code identifying the IATA (International Air Transport Association) code.

Allow DB Bill To/Pay To Amend

Select the checkbox if you want to allow DB bill to or pay to amend.

Note: You can also create a Vendor ID with the status of the vendor as “Inactive” and by specifying the reason code.

This page consists of the following tabs:

v General Information

v Customers

v Geo Info

v Operating Hours

v Tax Details

v Portal User Access

v Vendor Rating

v Attribute

Tab – General Information

Address Line 1

The first line address of the vendor. (Alphanumeric, 40). Mandatory

Address Line 2

The second line address of the vendor. (Alphanumeric, 40). 

Address Line 3

The third line address of the vendor. (Alphanumeric, 40). 

Postal Code              

The postal code of the address in which the vendor resides. (Alphanumeric, 40). Mandatory

Sub Zone

The subzone in which the vendor resides. (Alphanumeric, 40). 

City

The system defaults the city name based on the entered postal code. (Alphanumeric, 40). Mandatory

Zone

The zone in which the vendor resides. (Alphanumeric, 40). 

State

The system defaults the state name based on the entered postal code. (Alphanumeric, 40). Mandatory

Region

The region in which the vendor resides. (Alphanumeric, 40).

Country

The system defaults the country name based on the entered postal code. (Alphanumeric, 40). Mandatory

Geo Fence Range

The range to set predefined geographic boundaries.

Use the drop-down list box to specify the units of geo fence.

Geo Fence Name

The name of the geo fence.

Final Billing Stage

Use the drop-down list box to select the final billing stage. The combo is loaded with “Executed”, “Cancelled”, “Closed”, “Confirmed”, “Deleted”, “Initiated”, “Released” and “Short closed”.

Phone 1

The first phone number of the contact person. (Alphanumeric, 20). Mandatory

Phone 2

The second phone number of the contact person. (Alphanumeric, 20).

Fax

The fax number of the contact person. (Alphanumeric, 20).

Email

The email ID of the contact person. (Alphanumeric, 20).

URL

The referral URL of the contact person. (Alphanumeric, 20).

Latitude

Indicates the latitude of the location where the vendor resides. The value limit is +/- 90. (Alphanumeric, 40). Mandatory

Longitude

Indicates the longitude of the location where the vendor resides. The value limit is +/- 180. (Alphanumeric, 40). Mandatory

Time Zone

Use the drop-down list box to select the working time zone of the vendor. The combo is preloaded during configuration.

Agent – Regular

Indicates that the vendor is a regular agent.

Agent – CHA

Indicates that the vendor is a CHA agent.

Carrier – Road

Indicates that the vendor is a road carrier.

Carrier – Rail

Indicates that the vendor is a rail carrier.

Carrier – Air

Indicates that the vendor is an air carrier.

Carrier – Sea

Indicates that the vendor is a sea carrier.

Standard Contract Enabled

Indicates that standard contract is enabled to the vendor.

Subcontractor – Vehicle

Indicates that the vendor is a vehicle subcontractor.        

Subcontractor – Employee

Indicates that the vendor is an employee subcontractor.

Insurance Provider

Indicates that the vendor is a insurance provider.

Tab – Customers

Customer

The code identifying the customer to be mapped against the vendor. (Alphanumeric, 18). 

Name

On enter of customer, the system displays the name of the customer. (Alphanumeric, 255). 

Tab – Geo Info

Geo Type

Use the drop-down list box to select the type to be mapped to the vendor. The combo is loaded with the values “Division” and “Location”. (Alphanumeric, 40). 

Division/Location

The Division/Location ID identifying the location or division to be mapped to the vendor. (Alphanumeric, 40). 

Description

On enter of Division/Location ID, the system displays the description of the location or division. (Alphanumeric, 150). 

Tab – Operating Hours

The system displays the following in the “Operating Hours” multiline:

Day

The weekdays are defaulted. Ex. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

From Time

The start time of the period to define the operating hours of the vendor. This field is mandatory if the “To Time” is specified.

Ensure that the “From Time” must be greater than the “To Time’, else the system throws an error message. (Time format)

To Time

The end time of the period to define the operating hours of the vendor. This field is mandatory if the “From Time” is specified. (Time format).

Holidays

The list of public holidays applicable to their city or region, the vendor belongs to. For example: Independence Day. (Alphanumeric, 100). Vendors Holiday List.

Date

The date on which the holiday falls in the year. (Date format).

Day

The day on which the holiday falls in the year.

Tab – Tax Details

Type                            

Use the drop-down list to specify the tax type. It can be “GST”,“CST”, “Excise”, “SER”, “TCS”, “TDS” and “VAT”. Mandatory.

Community

Use the drop-down list to specify the community of the tax that administers the tax rules. Mandatory.

Option

Use the drop-down list to specify the option. It can be “Inclusive” or “Exclusive”. Exclusive is defaulted. Mandatory.

Region Type              

Use the drop-down list to specify the type of the region. It can be “Circle” or “Country” or “Factory” or “State” or “Ward”. (Alphanumeric, 40). Mandatory.

Region

The code identifying the region where the tax declaration has to be made. (Alphanumeric, 40). Mandatory.

Registration No.

The number identifying the registration of the tax. In case of countries of European Union for Tax Registration Number, a predefined Pattern has to be followed. Sample table is given below. (Alphanumeric, 40). Mandatory.

Category

Use the drop-down list to specify the category of the tax. Tax category identifies the different types of business or trade transactions to indicate the applicability of Tax. Example: National Purchase.  Mandatory.

The system displays “TRD” by default on the launch of the page.

Class

A tax class identifies the sub-transaction type for reporting purposes and is specified by the government. A transaction, say, a national purchase can be involving goods, services, investments etc. This is identified using the Tax class.

Use the drop-down list to enter the tax class details. Mandatory.

Default

Use the drop-down list to specify the default values. It can be “Yes” or “No”. The system displays “No” by default if for a particular vendor code the corresponding tax details are not available for the tax type. Mandatory.

Rates Applicable

Use the drop-down list box to select the applicable tax rates. It can be “Exempt” or “Normal” or “Variable”. Mandatory.

Code

The code identifying the tax. (Alphanumeric, 40). Mandatory.

Special Rate

A special rate offered to the vendor. The tax is calculated based on this rate. (Alphanumeric, 40). 

Certification No.

The unique number identifying the certificate. (Alphanumeric, 40).

Place of Issue

The place where the certificate was issued. (Alphanumeric, 40).

Issue Date

The date on which the certificate was issued. (Date Format)

Valid Upto Date

The validity of the certificate. The date till which the certificate is valid. (Date Format)

Assessee Type

Use the drop-down list to specify the type of the assessee. It can be “Registered”, “Turnover Tax Dealer” or “Unregistered”. The system displays “Registered” by default on launch of the page. (Alphanumeric, 40). Mandatory.

Remarks

Remarks, if any. (Alphanumeric, 60).

Tab – Portal User Access

User ID                       

The unique ID that identifies the user who requires the portal access.

User Name

On enter of User ID, the system displays the name of the user.

Role

Use the drop-down list box to select the role of the user. The combo is loaded with the values “Finance” and “Operation”. This is mandatory if user ID is entered.

WMS

Select the checkbox to specify whether the portal user access is required for Warehouse Management System (WMS).

TMS

Select the checkbox to specify whether the portal user access is required for Transport Management System (TMS).

Tab – Vendor Rating

Rating Period

The period for the vendor rating.

On Time Delivery

The number of times the items are delivered on-time.

In Full Delivery

The full delivery details.

Tendering Response

The response of the tendering request.

Tendering Placement

The placement of the tendering request.

Tab – Attribute

Attribute Type

Use the drop-down list box to select the attribute type. The combo is loaded with “10 Hours Billing”, “5 Hours Billing”, “Billing Methodology”, “Email”, “Mile Definition”, “Preferred”, “Region”, “Template Route” and Vertical”.

Attribute Applicability

Use the drop-down list box to select the attribute applicability. The combo is loaded with “Alert”, “Execution”, “Financial Dimension”, “Planning” and “Report”.

Attribute Value

Enter the attribute value.

Note: At least one row should be selected in the multiline.

On save, the system generates a Vendor ID and the status is updated as “Active”.

To modify an existing vendor details

The following details are displayed in the multiline:

Vendor ID

The unique ID that identifies the vendor.

Vendor Name

The name of the vendor.

The system displays the corresponding vendor details in the right hand side header and tabs. You can modify the required fields.

The system displays the following in the “Data History” group box:          

Created By

The login ID of the user who created the vendor details. The date and time at which the vendor details was created.

Modified By

The login ID of the user who modified the vendor details. The date and time at which the vendor details was last modified.

Tax Type = VAT and Tax Community = European Union.

ISO Code

Country

Prefix Length

Prefix

Total Length

Pattern1

Pattern2

Pattern3

Pattern4

AT

Austria

2

AT

12

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BE

Belgium

2

BE

13

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DK

Denmark

2

DK

13

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FI

Finland

2

FI

10

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FR

France

2

FR

13

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DE

Germany

2

DE

11

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GR

Greece

2

EL

11

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IE

Ireland

2

IE

10

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IT

Italy

2

IT

13

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LU

Luxemburg

2

LU

10

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NL

Netherlands

2

NL

14

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PT

Portugal

2

PT

11

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SE

Sweden

2

SE

14

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ES

Spain

2

ES

11

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UK

United Kingdom

2

GB

18

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CY

Cyprus

2

CY

11

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CZ

Czech Republic

2

CZ

12

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EE

Estonia

2

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11

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HU

Hungary

2

HU

10

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LT

Lithuania

2

LT

14

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LV

Latvia

2

LV

13

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MT

Malta

2

MT

10

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PL

Poland

2

PL

12

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SI

Slovenia

2

SI

10

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SK

Slovakia

2

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12

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