What are associations?

Introduction

Associations in ParagonERP are used to link different pieces of information, known as references, together with a common piece of information. Usually, this common piece of information is set up as an attribute.

Examples:

• The purchasing cost of a material may be different based on the supplier. In this case, the material can be associated with the vendor using the attribute purchase cost.
• A sales rep commission may differ from one customer to the next. In this case, the sales rep can be associated with the customer using the attribute commission.
• A product is sold at a lesser price if it is sold with another product. In this case, the product can be associated with a volume and a sales price attribute.

In the example below, this product is usually purchased for $34.00:

 

However, if you purchase it from vendor Park Suppliers, the purchase cost is $30.00. In this example, this information is found in the associated tab of the product:

 

 

 

 

 

Commission percentage differs based on the Customer

In the example below, this sales rep usually receives a 10% commission:

 

However, if that sales rep is used with Customer Zakis, the commission defaults to 6%. In this instance, this information is found in the associated tab of the customer:

 

 

 

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