# Partners

# Overview

In the ERP system, **partners** are used to refer to external entities, usually other companies. with which the organization interacts.

<p class="callout info">Partners are used to represent customers, suppliers, logistics providers, or company subsidiaries. </p>

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Partners are managed in the [partners](https://placeholder.erp/partners) section. Each partner entry includes essential details such as full, short and native names, contact information, tax data, payment terms, and roles, enabling seamless integration and streamlined operations across the organization.

# Create new partner

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# Update existing partner

<p class="callout danger">Partners should only be updated by authorized users.  
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# Delete partner

<p class="callout danger">This action requires the **"delete partner"** permission.  
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Partners should never be deleted, unless they are a duplicate partner with no history (no linked order, invoices...). Before any partner is deleted, the accounting department should be contacted for conformation.

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To delete a partner, find it in the table and tick its checkbox. Then click and confirm the "delete button".