Duplicate alternate product codes in your master parts list can lead to the purchase of incorrect products. Having unique part numbers is best practice whenever possible.
A little housekeeping in your inventory master file list could prevent ordering mistakes and sourcing bottlenecks, enabling you to save money.
Inventory System
Inventory File Maintenance
Duplicate & Merge Products
Duplicate Vendor Parts Inquiry
The Duplicate Vendor Parts Inquiry will show you a list of Vendor Part numbers, your Product Code, Description, Vendor Code and Vendor Name. The Products are sequenced by the Vendor Product Code so that you can easily identify any duplicates.
Notice the first three lines have Brighton Best’s Alternate 011001 associated with 3 different Product Codes in the screen below.
If you would like to see the duplicates for one alternate code in one screen, click or enter on a line. This will present a grid with all products related to the duplicated alternate as shown on the next screen.
If you notice a duplicate that you would like to edit or remove, you can go to Enter & Edit Products or Add Alternates to remove or change the alternate product code.