How to import suppliers in bulk?
This video shows you how to add suppliers to tspoonlab in bulk using an XLSX file. Follow the step-by-step guide described below.
Step-by-step guide to importing suppliers in bulk
Access the suppliers section
From the main tspoonlab panel, go to the "Management" tab.
Select the "Suppliers" sub-section.
Download the suppliers file
In the "Suppliers" section, click the three dots next to the search bar.
Select "Export suppliers".
This generates an .XLSX file you can download and use as a template to add your suppliers' information.
Fill in the suppliers .XLSX file
Open the downloaded file in a program compatible with .XLSX (such as Excel).
Fill in the available fields, making sure to include accurate, relevant information:
Supplier name (*): the full name of the company or supplier.
NIF/CIF (*): the tax ID number.
Address: the full address, including postal code and city.
Phone and email: the main contact methods.
Supplier category: such as "Fruit & Vegetables" or "Generic".
IBAN: bank details for payments.
Website: the supplier's URL, if applicable.
Payment method: for example, bank transfer.
Make sure all the data is correct before saving the file.
📢 Important: Don't add extra columns to the file, and add only one new row per supplier, to avoid errors during import.
Import the suppliers file
Go back to the "Management" section and then click "Suppliers" in tspoonlab.
Click the three dots next to the search bar and select "Import vendors".
Upload the completed file from your device.
The app processes the file and automatically registers the suppliers with their corresponding data.
By following these steps, you'll have completed the bulk upload of your distribution network in tspoonlab. From now on, all your suppliers are registered, ready to be recognized by scanning and to start linking products and purchase prices.
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