Manufacturer Part Numbers vs. Vendor Part Numbers — Why the Difference Matters

Comparison of Manufacturer Part Numbers and Vendor Part Numbers used on manufacturing purchase orders

Manufacturer Part Numbers vs. Vendor Part Numbers: Why the Difference Matters Manufacturer Part Numbers and Vendor Part Numbers identify different aspects of a purchased component. Including both on purchase orders helps manufacturers prevent substitutions, reduce receiving errors, and purchase the exact approved part. In manufacturing, precision is essential. Yet one of the most common and […]