# Supplier types

The Manage Supplier Types page allows you to organise and categorise your suppliers, making it easier to manage and assign them to relevant groups. You can add, edit, and archive supplier types based on your event’s needs.

### How to Add a Supplier Type

* Navigate to the Manage Supplier Types page.
* Click Add Supplier Type.
* Enter the Supplier Type Name (e.g., "Catering", "Audio-Visual", etc.).
* Select which suppliers to assign to this type from the dropdown list.
* Click Submit to save the new supplier type, or Cancel to discard changes.

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### How to Edit a Supplier Type

* Go to the Manage Supplier Types page.
* Locate the supplier type you wish to edit in the list.
* Click the title of the supplier type you want to update.
* Modify the supplier type name or reassign suppliers as needed.
* Click submit to apply changes, or Cancel to discard them.

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### How to Archive a Supplier Type

* Navigate to the Manage Supplier Types page.
* Find the supplier type you want to archive.
* Tick the checkbox next to the supplier type you wish to archive.
* Click the Archive Type button at the top-right.
* Once archived, this supplier type will no longer be visible on the front end, but you can still access it in the archived list.

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### Access Archived Supplier Types

* To view archived supplier types, click the Archived Supplier Types button at the top of the page.
* You’ll see a list of all archived supplier types.

### How to Restore or Permanently Delete an Archived Supplier Type

1. In the Archived Supplier Types section (you'll find it in the top navigation), tick the checkbox next to the supplier type you want to manage.
2. Choose one of the following actions:
   * Restore type– Click Restore type to make the supplier type active again.
   * Delete type – Click Delete type to remove the supplier type from the system entirely. You'll be prompted to CONFIRM as this supplier group will be deleted permanently. This action can't be undone.

Managing supplier types allows for a more streamlined and organised event setup, making it easier for both organisers and exhibitors to navigate the supplier list.

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