---
title: "Manufacturer\n"
space: "ERPNext"
url: "https://docs.frappe.io/erpnext/manufacturer"
updated: "2026-03-06"
---

**A manufacturer created or produces an Item.**

A Manufacturer may not be the same person/company that sells the Item under a specific [Brand](/erpnext/brand). For example, Unico Plastics can be the Manufacturer of plastic brushes but it may be sold under a Brand, say, Super Brushes.

In ERPNext, a Manufacturer can be used to identify Items using a specific part number.

To access the Manufacturer list, go to:

> Home > Stock > Manufacturer

## 1. How to Create a Manufacturer

1. Go to the Manufacturer list and click on New.
2. Enter a Manufacturer name and enter a description if needed.
3. Save.
  [Manufacturer](/files/manufacturer.png)

After creating a Manufacturer, you can create an **Item Manufacturer** record with a Manufacturer Part Number for identification.

![](/files/item_manufacturer.png)

### 1.1 Additional details

The following details can be set for a Manufacturer:

- Website
- Country
- Logo

## 2. Features

### 2.1 Address and Contacts

An [Address](/erpnext/address) and [Contact](/erpnext/contact) can be set for this Manufacturer.

## 3. Related Topics

1. [Item](/erpnext/item)
2. [Supplier](/erpnext/supplier)
3. [Brand](/erpnext/brand)