Comparing Companies

About Comparing Companies

The Compare functionality enables you to compare records in a results list, which were obtained during a company search. This operation allows you to compare the differences that exist between the company details that are defined for each of the ones selected.  By selecting the base company for comparison, you are able to compare supplier information by viewing the highlighted portions of the company details being compared against the base company.  The Compare functionality gives you the ability to make intelligent choices in your company selection process by giving you the tools to select the most appropriate company for your supply and internal business needs. 

When Comparing Companies

  • When selecting companies for comparison, the first company displayed in the list is automatically defined as the base company for the comparison by default.  To change the base company designation, select the option button positioned above the company in the Compare window.  The selected company will become the base company for the comparison.
  • The information displayed during the comparison of companies will differ depending on the company type selected.

Accessing the Compare Command

To complete the scenario below, select the following method to access the Compare window:

 
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Search Results window

  1. Follow the steps to search for the companies of which you want to compare.

  2. In the Search Results window, select the companies that you want to compare.

  3. Right-click the companies and select Compare from the shortcut menu.

How To Compare Companies

This task explains how to Compare Companies:
  1. From the Search Results window, select two or more companies that you want to compare.  Right-click, and select Compare from the drop-down menu.  The Sourcing Compare window appears with the companies listed.

     

  2. Notice that the first company listed in the Search Results window is automatically designated as the bases for the comparison, which is identified by the selected Base Part option.  As a result, the second company, or the Compared Part company, is now the differentiating company - or the company that is different from the base company.  Therefore, the attributes of the second company that are different from the base company are highlighted for easy comparison.  If you want to change which company is designated as the base company, you simply need to select the option button for the desired company, and the comparison will update accordingly.

The Sourcing Compare Window

This table describes the fields displayed in the Sourcing Compare window:

Fields Description
Is Internal Defines whether or not the company is an internal organization.
Is Manufacturer Defines whether or not the company is a designated manufacturer.
Company Name Identifies the company  names.
Logo Displays the company logos.
Is Supplier Defines whether or not the company is a designated supplier.
UCC Number Displays the UCC Number of the associated company.
Website Displays the website of the associated company.
Company ID Displays the official company identification number.
Parent Company--Name Identifies the parent company of the associated company.
Parent Company -- Organization Code Identifies the parent company's organizational code.

This table describes the buttons displayed in the Sourcing Compare window:

Buttons Description
Designates the base company from which the compare functionality launches its comparison.
Designates the compared company from which the compare functionality launches its base comparison.