What supplier information is required when getting started with FMI
This article is for users who have access to the Services module and are getting started with FMI Works
Why supplier information is required
Supplier information is needed so that:
- Work orders can be sent to external contractors
- Supplier details can be added to the asset record
If you do not use external contractors or suppliers, you do not need to add supplier information.
Supplier information
Supplier information is held in FMI for the purposes of communicating with contractors about work that is assigned to them and their compliance obligations.
| Company Name | For communication purposes | Mandatory |
| Primary Contact Name | At least one primary contact is required to receive work order assignments | Mandatory |
| Primary Contact Email Address | Must be a unique and valid email address to comply with security standards. | Mandatory |
| Contact Names | Other supplier employees can be added for work orders to be assigned to | Optional |
| Contact Email Addresses | Must be unique and valid email addresses to comply with security standards. | Optional |
Uploading data
We can upload your supplier data as part of our onboarding services.
We also make our supplier import template available to you to update your data at any time you choose. This can be found in the Administrator module by selecting the Reference menu > Import Suppliers.