What is Supplier?
Supplier
A company that sells materials.
What it means
Suppliers are where the factory buys its materials. Each item is different in terms of where you buy it, how much it costs, and how many days it takes to receive it once you order it.
Each supplier often has a set selling unit or minimum order quantity. Even if you need 60 pieces, you may have to buy a box (200 pieces).
At the pen factory
The black refill for the ballpoint pen factory is purchased from Daehan Refills. It is sold only in boxes of 200 pieces, and if you order today it will arrive tomorrow. On the second day, I found out by asking Assistant Manager Choi.
Why it matters
You can place an order on time by knowing where it is purchased and how many days it will take. If you rely on just one company, the factory will stop when that company is late.