Manufacturer information in Datastream 7i is more than a listing of manufacturers of parts. You can associate manufacturers with parts in a concise and organized manner and attach other relevant information relating to manufacturers and parts, e.g., drawing numbers, manufacturer part numbers, and local part numbers. View manufacturer parts by Datastream 7i part code after defining parts and associating them with manufacturers.
Complete supplier information on the Suppliers form (SMSUPP) prior to defining manufacturers and parts information.
Refer to the following topics for information on defining and managing manufacturer information.