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Manufacturers

Manage equipment manufacturers in Kuviq.

Overview​

Manufacturers help you track the source of your equipment:

  • Identify equipment brands and origins
  • Track warranty and service information
  • Organize equipment by manufacturer
  • Contact support when needed
  • Link to item types for filtering

Accessing Manufacturers​

  1. Navigate to Admin > Manufacturers
  2. View all configured manufacturers

Manufacturers List

The Manufacturer List​

The list shows:

ColumnDescription
NameCompany/brand name
ItemsNumber of items from this manufacturer
ContactPrimary contact information
WebsiteManufacturer's website

Adding a Manufacturer​

Manufacturer Creation

Basic Setup​

  1. Click Add Manufacturer
  2. Enter the manufacturer name
  3. Save

Full Details​

Add comprehensive information:

FieldDescription
NameCompany name (required)
WebsiteManufacturer's website URL
PhoneSupport phone number
EmailSupport email address
AddressPhysical address
NotesWarranty info, account numbers, etc.

Example Entry​

Name: SafetyFirst Equipment Inc.
Website: https://safetyfirst.example.com
Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567
Email: support@safetyfirst.example.com
Address: 123 Industrial Way, City, State 12345
Notes:
  - Authorized dealer: ABC Supply
  - Warranty: 5 years standard
  - Account #: SF-12345

Using Manufacturers​

Assigning to Items​

When creating or editing items:

  1. Select the manufacturer from the dropdown
  2. The manufacturer is recorded with the item
  3. Use this for filtering and reporting

Linking to Item Types​

Associate manufacturers with item types:

  1. Go to Admin > Item Types
  2. Edit an item type
  3. Under Manufacturers, select applicable manufacturers
  4. Save

When creating items of that type, only linked manufacturers appear.

Filtering by Manufacturer​

In the items list:

  1. Click Filter
  2. Select one or more manufacturers
  3. View only equipment from those manufacturers

Manufacturer Information Uses​

Warranty Tracking​

Store warranty information:

  • Warranty period
  • Warranty start/end dates
  • Claim procedures
  • Contact for claims

Service Coordination​

Track service contacts:

  • Authorized service providers
  • Parts ordering information
  • Technical support contacts
  • Documentation resources

Procurement​

Useful for procurement:

  • Vendor account numbers
  • Pricing agreements
  • Order contacts
  • Lead times

Editing Manufacturers​

Updating Information​

  1. Click on a manufacturer
  2. Update the information
  3. Save changes

Changes apply immediately—existing items retain the link.

Merging Manufacturers​

If you have duplicates:

  1. Update items from one manufacturer to the other
  2. Delete the duplicate
  3. Or, simply update the name if it was misspelled

Deleting Manufacturers​

Prerequisites​

Before deleting:

  1. Reassign items to another manufacturer, OR
  2. Remove manufacturer assignment from items

Deleting​

  1. Click on the manufacturer
  2. Click Delete
  3. Confirm
Cannot Delete

Manufacturers assigned to items cannot be deleted. Reassign or remove assignments first.

Reports by Manufacturer​

Generate reports to see:

Report TypeInsights
Equipment CountHow many items per manufacturer
Inspection ResultsPass/fail rates by brand
Failure TrendsWhich brands have more issues
Age AnalysisEquipment age by manufacturer

Creating a Manufacturer Report​

  1. Go to Reports
  2. Select or create a report
  3. Filter by manufacturer
  4. Generate

Import/Export​

Importing Manufacturers​

  1. Click Import
  2. Upload a CSV file with manufacturer data
  3. Map columns:
    • Name (required)
    • Website
    • Phone
    • Email
    • Notes
  4. Review and import

CSV Format​

Name,Website,Phone,Email,Notes
"SafetyFirst Inc.",https://safetyfirst.example.com,555-1234,support@sf.example.com,"5 year warranty"
"EquipCo",https://equipco.example.com,555-5678,help@equipco.example.com,"Authorized dealer: ABC Supply"

Exporting Manufacturers​

  1. Click Export
  2. Choose format (CSV or Excel)
  3. Download

Best Practices​

Naming Conventions​

GoodAvoid
Kidde Fire SafetyKidde
3M Safety Products3M
Brady CorporationBrady

Use full, official names for clarity.

Information to Track​

Always include:

  • Full company name
  • Website

Include if available:

  • Support phone/email
  • Account numbers
  • Warranty details

Organization​

  1. Avoid duplicates - Search before adding new
  2. Use consistent names - Match official company names
  3. Keep notes current - Update warranty and contact info
  4. Link to item types - For filtered dropdowns

Common Manufacturers by Industry​

Fire Safety​

  • Kidde
  • Ansul
  • Amerex
  • Buckeye Fire
  • Badger Fire Protection

Construction​

  • Werner
  • Louisville Ladder
  • DeWalt
  • Hilti
  • 3M Fall Protection

Fleet/Vehicles​

  • Ford
  • Chevrolet
  • Toyota
  • Freightliner
  • International

Troubleshooting​

Can't Find Manufacturer​

  • Check for spelling variations
  • Search by partial name
  • May need to add as new

Can't Delete Manufacturer​

  • Items still assigned
  • Check items list filtered by manufacturer
  • Reassign or remove from items first

Duplicate Manufacturers​

  • Decide which to keep
  • Update items to use correct one
  • Delete the duplicate

Next Steps​