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title: Navigating the Vendor View
description: The vendor management feature allows for a streamlined process of keeping track of your suppliers and their associated transactions.
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# Navigating the Vendor View
## The vendor management feature allows for a streamlined process of keeping track of your suppliers and their associated transactions.
#### Accessing Vendor Records
To view a vendor's details:
- Navigate to the Contacts section and select "Vendors" from the top right dropdown
- Click on a vendor record to view detailed information.
- If you need to add a new vendor to your system, you can do so by clicking the 'Add New' button.
#### Vendor Details
Within a vendor's record, you will find:
- **Open Purchase Orders**: This section lists all the purchase orders that are currently open and linked to the vendor.
- **Closed Purchase Orders**: Here you can view all the purchase orders that have been completed or closed.
#### Tags and Data Adjustment
Just like other records in the app, vendor records are versatile:
- Add tags to vendor records for easy categorization and searching.
- Edit and adjust vendor data directly within the record as needed.
#### Purchase Orders and Inventory Tracking
ShopController enhances inventory management through purchase orders:
- Attach purchase orders to vendors to track spending and manage inventory directly within the vendor’s record.
- See a comprehensive view of financial dealings, such as total spend and outstanding amounts, with each vendor.
#### Creating a Purchase Order
Adding a new purchase order is a quick process:
- Click 'Add New Purchase Order' within the vendor record to bring up the creation menu.
- Enter the necessary details and log the purchase efficiently, right from the vendor’s profile.
#### Benefits of Vendor Record Management
This feature set offers several advantages:
- **Consolidation**: Keep all vendor-related transactions and orders in one place.
- **Insight**: Gain insights into spending patterns and purchase histories with each vendor.
- **Efficiency**: Quickly create and manage purchase orders without having to leave the vendor’s record.
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