What is related supplier in SAP SLC-ACT - Activity Management?

SAP Term: related supplier

• Component: SLC-ACT

• Component Name: Activity Management

• Description: Supplier who is affected by an activity. In other words, the related supplier is the subject of an activity. Example: Employee Denise Smith has the task to schedule a workshop with supplier A about the supplier's performance and to report the results to the category manager. Supplier A is the related supplier of the activity.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A related supplier is a supplier that is associated with a particular activity in SAP Activity Management. This relationship can be established through a contract, an agreement, or other business relationship. The related supplier can be used to track the activity's progress and performance, as well as to provide additional information about the activity. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Activity Management, related suppliers can be added to activities by selecting the “Related Supplier” tab in the activity details page. From there, you can enter the supplier’s name and contact information. Once the supplier is added, you can view their performance and progress on the activity in the “Related Supplier” tab. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When adding a related supplier to an activity, make sure to include all relevant contact information so that you can easily reach out to them if needed. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes in the supplier’s performance or progress on the activity so that you can adjust your plans accordingly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on related suppliers in SAP Activity Management, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ACTIVITY_MANAGEMENT/latest/en-US/f9f8d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7c2b6f5e4d1a.html