The problem
What gets in the way
Purchasing needs to know who supplies each item and what price was recorded.
Practical answer
What you can do
Create a supplier record, connect the products you buy and keep the recorded price and currency nearby.
- Link the physical item you purchase
- Use supplier details in stock requests and purchase orders
- Archive old suppliers without losing past records
Kaijuu
How Kaijuu helps
Kaijuu helps you store supplier contacts, linked products, prices and purchasing history where your team can use them.
Business example
Keep a lamp base beside its metalwork supplier
The purchasing team buys the Brass Lamp Base from Northside Metalworks and needs the current recorded price when preparing an order.
| Product | Supplier | Recorded price |
|---|---|---|
| Brass Lamp Base | Northside Metalworks | £18.00 |
- Link the physical lamp base to the supplier
- Record the price and currency
- Use that supplier when preparing a purchase order
Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions
How should I use supplier records?
Link the individual products you buy, keep the recorded price and currency nearby and use the supplier when preparing purchase orders.
Can suppliers log in to Kaijuu?
No. Supplier records are for your team and do not create a supplier portal.
Can any Shopify merchant install Kaijuu today?
Availability details will be shared here when Kaijuu opens to merchants.