Operations
Vendor
Also known as supplier, vendors
Any outside company you buy goods or services from to run your business.
Example
Your cloud hosting provider, packaging printer and courier partner are all vendors.
Related terms
Accounts Payable
Money your business owes to suppliers for things already received but not yet paid for.
Supply Chain
Everything it takes to get a product from raw material to your customer’s hands — suppliers, manufacturing, storage and delivery.
Procurement
The process of finding suppliers and buying what your business needs, at the right price and quality.
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