# Supplier Minimums

<mark style="color:blue;">The Supplier Minimum metafield provides a convenient way for employees to track supplier minimum requirements when creating purchase orders. This ensures accurate information is readily available, making the procurement process smoother and more efficient.</mark>



**1. Open WorkMate from Shopify Admin**

* Log in to your Shopify store and go to your Shopify Admin Dashboard.



**2. Access your Shopify Admin Settings**&#x20;

* Navigate to your Shopify Admin **Settings** in the left sidebar.

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* Once you're in the Settings, click on the **Custom data** module.

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**3. Custom data module**

* Once you're in the Custom data module, click the **Customers** button.&#x20;

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* In the **Customers** module, there's an "**Is Vendor**" metafield. This metafield will be populated under the customer, which will later be the Supplier.

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* Next, add a definition by clicking the Add definition button.

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* Create a new definition called **Vendor Minimum.**&#x20;
* Optionally, you can add description as well.&#x20;

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* Next, click the **Select type** button.&#x20;

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* Select it the **Single line text** option.&#x20;

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* After entering all of your necessary details, click **Save**.&#x20;

