How to use the supplier summary cards

The summary cards at the top of the Suppliers page give you a quick overview of your supplier records. They help you see whether your supplier list is organised and whether suppliers are being used properly.

Total suppliers

• This shows the total number of supplier records saved in Bizwazi.
• It includes active and inactive suppliers.

Active suppliers

• This shows suppliers currently marked as active.
• Active suppliers are suppliers you still use or expect to use.

Inactive suppliers

• This shows suppliers marked as inactive.
• Inactive suppliers remain in records but should not normally be used for new stock or bills.

Linked records

• This shows suppliers connected to inventory items, bills, or other records.
• Linked suppliers are usually more useful because they explain stock and payable activity.

Stock suppliers

• These are suppliers used for inventory and stock value tracking.
• They are useful for wholesalers and product suppliers.

Bill-only suppliers

• These are suppliers used for utilities, rent, internet, electricity, services, and other non-stock bills.
• They help organise payables without showing stock-focused data.

Stock and bills

• These suppliers are used for both inventory and payable bills.
• They are useful when a supplier provides products and also sends bills or statements.