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Supplier management software that tracks what you bought and what you owe

Behind every shelf is a supplier who is waiting to be paid. Supplier management software keeps track of what you bought, what you have paid and what is still due, so payment day is a list instead of a surprise. In Dukaan POS each delivery you record also raises your stock and updates the cost of what you sell.

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  • ✓ English and Urdu
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The stock screen: levels, low stock and out-of-stock at a glance
Pay-by datesnever missed
Bill numberskept with each delivery
Best forShops that buy on credit from several distributors or wholesalers
Works onBrowser on phone, tablet or computer
Not forPurchase orders, quotations and approval workflows

1A delivery in three steps

When goods arrive, open the purchase screen, choose the supplier, and add each item with its quantity and cost. Enter how much you are paying now and set a pay-by date for the rest. Saving does three things at once: stock increases, the supplier's balance rises by what is unpaid, and the cost of each item is updated.

What you owe suppliers

Example totals by supplier

Rs 52,000Rs 31,000Rs 17,500Rs 9,500
Rice distributor Rs 52,000Oil agency Rs 31,000Tea company Rs 17,500Biscuit dealer Rs 9,500
Illustrative example numbers to show the idea, not results from a real shop.

2Balances by supplier

Each supplier has a page showing the purchases made, the payments sent and what remains. Because every delivery is listed, you can check a distributor's statement against your own record before you pay, and spot a double-billed invoice.

Without a system

  • Statements trusted without checking
  • Payments forgotten until the supplier calls
  • Prices changing unnoticed

With Dukaan POS

  • Every delivery listed per supplier
  • Pay-by dates in one place
  • Cost updated with each purchase

3Due dates and reminders

Pay-by dates feed the notification list, so you are told when a supplier payment is coming due. Paying on time protects your credit terms with distributors, and it is much easier when the dates are in one place.

🧮 Customer balance calculator

Balance
Each instalment
Paid so far

Record each payment as it comes; the balance updates every time.

4Returns and corrections

If damaged or wrong goods go back, a supplier return reduces your stock and the amount you owe. If a purchase was entered with a mistake, correct it; the change is recorded against the original so the trail is intact.

5Costs that follow the market

Every purchase updates the average cost of the item, which the profit report uses. When a supplier raises a price, your next purchase brings the cost up and your margin picture changes with it, a gentle prompt to check your shelf price.

6A month-end routine for supplier payments

Payment day goes smoothly when it is a routine, not a scramble. On the last working days of the month, open the supplier dues report and sort by due date. Pay the suppliers whose dates have arrived first, then those who give you the best terms for paying early. Record each payment the moment you make it, with the account you paid from, so your cash figure stays right.

When you meet a new distributor, ask three things: how long they give you to pay, whether damaged goods are taken back, and whether prices are fixed for the month. Write the answers in the supplier's notes so the next person who orders does not have to ask again.

★Get started in four steps

  1. Add your suppliersCreate each one with a phone number and any opening balance.
  2. Record each deliveryEnter items, costs, what you paid and the due date.
  3. Pay and recordRecord each payment against the supplier.
  4. Check balances before payingCompare your supplier page with their statement.

!Good to know before you start

  • There are no purchase orders, quotations or approval workflows.
  • Barcode-based receiving is not available.
  • Saving needs an internet connection.
  • It does not send payment reminders to suppliers.

?Questions about supplier management software

What is supplier management software?

It records purchases from suppliers, payments made and balances owed, so you always know what you owe and when it is due.

Does stock go up when I record a purchase?

Yes. Each purchase increases stock and updates the item's average cost.

Can I see what I owe each supplier?

Yes. Each supplier page and the supplier dues report show the balance.

Can I return goods to a supplier?

Yes. A supplier return reduces stock and the amount you owe.

Can I get a payment reminder?

Yes. Pay-by dates appear in your notification list.

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