Effectively managing your supply chain in RBA Online requires identifying and assigning key suppliers to enhance transparency and oversight. This guide will walk you through the steps to assign a major supplier in RBA Online.

Prerequisites

Before assigning a major supplier, ensure the following conditions are met:

1. Both Parties Registered: Both your company and the supplier must be registered in RBA Online.
2. Active Subscription: Both parties must have an active RBA Online subscription.
3. Trading Relationship Established: A trading relationship must be established between your organization and the supplier within the platform.

Steps to Assign a Major Supplier

1. Log into RBA Online: Use your account credentials to access the RBA Online portal.  
   2. Navigate to the Supply Chain Section: From the dashboard, click on "Supply Chain" in the main menu.  
   3. Go to Trading Relationships: In the Supply Chain menu, select "Trading Relationships" to view your connected suppliers.  
   4. Find the Supplier: Scroll through the list or use the search bar to locate the supplier you wish to update.  
   5. Edit Supplier Details: Click on "Options" next to the supplier’s name and select "Edit" from the dropdown menu.  
   6. Select the “Major Supplier” Checkbox: In the edit window, find the “Major Supplier” checkbox and select it.  
   7. Save Changes: Click "Save" to update the supplier's status.  

Additional Tips:

• Confirm Status: After saving, you can refresh the page to confirm that the supplier is marked as a major supplier.
• Permissions: Ensure you have the necessary permissions to edit supplier details.
• Updating Relationships: If the trading relationship isn’t established yet, you must send a connection request to the supplier in Trading Relationships before assigning them as a major supplier.