Is there a way to restrict access to a specific subset of vendors?

AI generated answer (using internal Slack threads):

****** Disclaimer: This response was generated by an artificial intelligence assistant based on previous conversations from multiple Slack channels, and may contain inaccuracies or mistakes. ****** Yes, there are ways to restrict access to a specific subset of vendors in NetSuite. Here are a couple of methods that were discussed in the threads: 1. Custom Field: You can create a custom field with the same name and restrict based on criteria. This custom field can be used to categorize vendors and then permissions can be set based on this categorization. 2. Vendor Category: Another method is to use the "category" field located under Setup > Accounting > Accounting Lists > New > Vendor Category. Each vendor record can be defined as either "factories" or "services" (or any other category that suits your needs). Then, searches can be created for each role accordingly, effectively limiting the vendors that each role can access. 3. Transaction Form Filters: If you want to limit the items that can be ordered from a vendor, you can set the transaction form used for that vendor to be built with filters in place (saved search). This will restrict the items that can be ordered from that vendor. Remember, these methods will require some setup and configuration in NetSuite, and you should test them thoroughly to ensure they meet your needs.