# How to keep a supplier database

Source: https://archiboard.design/help/how-to/suppliers

Your own database of suppliers and contractors, with contacts and a reliability history, is a powerful tool for every interior designer. It helps you find contacts quickly, keep track of important information and manage purchasing efficiently, saving time and resources.

1. **Add a supplier.** A supplier is added to your database automatically when you save a product from its website. ArchiBoard tries to find the contact details on the supplier's site itself.
2. **Edit contacts.** If the contacts weren't found or are inaccurate, correct them manually in the supplier card.
3. **View supplier details.** The supplier card shows the country, supplier type, contacts, website, commission rate and the «Reschedules» column (see section 3.9).

- Your supplier database is visible only to you and your team, so your data stays confidential.
- ArchiBoard collects the data automatically, but always check it and correct it by hand if needed.