===== 👥 What is Third Party =====

In CushionsERP, all **Customers**, **Vendors (Suppliers)**, and **Contacts** are managed under a unified module called **Third Parties**.
 
This approach, inherited from [[https://www.dolibarr.org/|Dolibarr ERP/CRM]], simplifies contact management and reflects how many real-world businesses operate.

More advantages are:
  * Reduces duplication — one company = one record
  * Handles real-world overlaps (e.g., partner who is both vendor & client)
  * Simplifies permissions, reporting, and workflows