Manufacturers
Learn how to manage manufacturers as one type of reference data
1. What Are Manufacturers
Manufacturers are one type of reference data used to manage and track manufacturer information for assets, accessories, licenses, components, and consumables in AssetLoom. They help maintain a centralized record of manufacturer details, making it easier to manage procurement, support, warranty tracking, and asset lifecycle management.
The Manufacturer is located under the Reference Data section in the Personal Settings page. This page displays all manufacturers of all resource types in the system and serves as the central place for managing them.
2. How To Set Up Manufacturers
Step 1: Navigate To The Manufacturers Screen
Select the Reference Data in the Configure section on the left-hand side menu sidebar.
On the left menu sidebar, you can view the Manufacturers under the Reference Data.
Step 2: Fill In The Manufacturer Form
Click the “New Item” button to open the Manufacturer Form
Now you can fill in the Manufacturer Form. Below are some key fields:
- Name: Enter the name of the manufacturer, brand, or product maker, such as Apple, Dell, HP, Samsung, or Canon.
- URL: Enter the manufacturer’s official website URL.
- Support URL: Enter the manufacturer’s support or help center URL.
- Support Phone: Enter the phone number users can contact for manufacturer support.
- Support Email: Enter the email address users can contact for manufacturer support.
- Image: Add a visual reference or logo to help users quickly recognize the manufacturer.
Step 3: Save The Manufacturers
Once all required fields are filled, click the Create button at the bottom of the form to save the manufacturer to the system.
Step 4: Review Your Manufacturers
After creating the manufacturers, you will be redirected to the Manufacturer List, where you can view and manage all your manufacturers. If any information needs to be updated, simply click on the manufacturers and modify the details as needed.
You can quickly create a new manufacturer in the Asset, Accessory, License, Component, and Consumable lists by entering one in the Manufacturer column.
When creating a new asset, if your Asset Model includes Manufacturer information, this field fills automatically.
3. Actions With Manufacturer List
After creating the manufacturers, you can perform some actions with the list:
- Edit: Update the Manufacturer’s details
- Delete: Remove a Manufacturer that is no longer needed.
