Overview
The Suppliers App at https://suppliers.digit-tally.io helps you manage supplier relationships, track purchase orders, record goods received, process supplier invoices, handle returns, and monitor expenses.
What is the Suppliers App?
A dedicated application for managing all supplier-related activities:
- Create and track purchase orders
- Record goods and services received
- Record supplier invoices
- Process returns and refunds
- Manage supplier database
- Track expenses and payments
- Monitor accounts payable
- Generate supplier reports
[SCREENSHOT: Suppliers App dashboard at https://suppliers.digit-tally.io]
Key Features
Purchase Order Management
Create Purchase Orders:
- Professional PO templates
- Auto-numbering system
- Email to suppliers
- Track PO status
- Convert to purchase invoice
PO Statuses:
- Draft, Sent, Confirmed, Partially Received, Received, Cancelled
[SCREENSHOT: Purchase order list]
Purchase Receipt Recording
Record Goods Received:
- Track deliveries from suppliers
- Match to purchase orders
- Quality inspection tracking
- Delivery documentation
- Three-way matching (PO, Receipt, Invoice)
Receipt Tracking:
- Full and partial deliveries
- Shortage and over-delivery management
- Received by tracking
- Inventory updates
[SCREENSHOT: Purchase receipt form]
Purchase Invoice Recording
Record Supplier Invoices:
- Link to purchase orders
- Track payment due dates
- Calculate VAT and WHT
- Attach supplier invoice copies
- Schedule payments
Payment Tracking:
- Pending payments
- Overdue payments
- Payment history
- Supplier balances
[SCREENSHOT: Purchase invoice form]
Purchase Returns Management
Return Items to Suppliers:
- Document defective/damaged items
- Request refunds or replacements
- Track return authorization (RMA)
- Manage pickup/shipping logistics
- Monitor refund status
Return Tracking:
- Return reasons and documentation
- Supplier approval workflow
- Credit notes and refunds
- Quality issue tracking
[SCREENSHOT: Purchase return form]
Supplier Database
Manage Suppliers:
- Complete supplier details
- Contact information
- Payment terms
- Tax information (TIN)
- Performance tracking
- Communication history
[SCREENSHOT: Supplier database]
Expense Management
Track Business Expenses:
- Categorize expenses
- Attach receipts
- Allocate to cost centers
- Tax-deductible expenses
- Expense reports
Dashboard Metrics
Key Statistics:
- Total purchases (current month)
- Outstanding payables
- Number of active suppliers
- Pending purchase orders
- Overdue payments
- Month-over-month comparison
[SCREENSHOT: Suppliers App metrics]
Integration with Other Apps
With Sales App:
- Compare purchase cost vs selling price
- Calculate profit margins
- Inventory management (if enabled)
With Accounting App:
- Automatic expense journal entries
- Accounts payable tracking
- Financial reports integration
- Cash flow management
[SCREENSHOT: Cross-app integration diagram]
What's Next?
Explore Suppliers App features:
- Create Purchase Order - Order from suppliers
- Create Purchase Receipt - Record goods received
- Create Purchase Invoice - Record supplier bills
- Create Purchase Return - Return defective items
Begin by adding your regular suppliers to the database, then create purchase orders for organized procurement.