Setting a default supplier for an inventory SKU is essential for enabling automated stock replenishment in Gelato Connect Procurement (GCP). This guide explains how to assign a default supplier and what steps to take if no options appear when attempting to select one.
Why Setting a Default Supplier Matters
Assigning a default supplier allows GCP to:
Automatically suggest purchase orders when inventory falls below minimum stock levels
Display those SKUs in restock recommendation banners
Calculate accurate inventory value based on supplier pricing
If a default supplier is not assigned, the system cannot trigger replenishment or calculate the inventory's value.
Scenario: No Supplier Option Available
When attempting to set a default supplier for an SKU and no options appear in the dropdown, it indicates a mismatch between the inventory SKU and the supplier catalog entry.
Step-by-Step Troubleshooting
Check the Gelato Product UID Assigned to the SKU
Click on Edit SKU for the inventory item.
Review the Gelato Product UID field and note the value.
The system uses this UID to match supplier SKUs in your catalog.
Locate the Matching Supplier SKU
Navigate to Catalog > My Suppliers and find the supplier SKU that should be linked.
Open Edit for that SKU and confirm the SKU matches the UID seen in the inventory's Edit SKU screen.
Correct Mismatched UIDs
If there is a mismatch (e.g., differences in hyphens, spelling, or casing), return to the inventory item.
In the Edit SKU window, update the Gelato Product UID to match the supplier’s SKU exactly.
After typing, the system will suggest matching values. Select the correct one and click Update SKU.
Assign the Default Supplier
Once the SKU UID matches the catalog entry, return to the inventory table.
Use the Select Default Supplier option and you should now see the expected supplier in the dropdown
Select the supplier and confirm.
Verifying the Update
After assigning the default supplier:
The supplier name will appear in the inventory row
Inventory value will be calculated based on the supplier’s unit price
The SKU becomes eligible for automated purchase suggestions
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