You use the Sets application to create a framework to share
item data and company (vendor) data across multiple organizations.
The item and company master records exist at the organization level
so that organizations can share the same data. These records are stored
in sets, which are stored at the database level.
Grouping items into sets allows users to transfer items among sites
within different organizations. Grouping companies into sets ensures
that all sites and organizations use consistent names for vendor companies
and that accurate consolidated vendor reporting can be performed.
The following table describes item sets and company sets.
Table 1. Item
sets and company setsType of set |
Description |
Item set |
- Lets organizations choose from a common set of items.
- Unique identifiers are required for each item set and for each
item in the set.
- Items that you create are cataloged into the item set that is
associated with the same organization to which your default insert
site belongs.
|
Company set |
- Ensures that all sites and organizations use consistent names
for vendor businesses.
- To negotiate the best prices with vendors, company sets allow
you to consolidate vendor reporting and share pricing information
when you purchase products or services.
|