A supplier record can specify one or more internal or external categories for a supplier. A product category refers to the code used by your enterprise for goods, such as biochemicals, computers, office furniture, and so forth. An external category refers to the standard code for these goods. These two sets of codes do not have to match.

By selecting appropriate categories for suppliers, you readily see which suppliers can best supply your needs for specific types of goods.

On the Categories page, you can add and edit internal and external categories.