When you add a manufacturer, the default setting is active, but you can also activate a manufacturer that has been deactivated.

When a manufacturer is deactivated, it is still associated with the products that are assigned to it, but you cannot use the manufacturer for new products.

To deactivate a manufacturer:

Navigate to Inventory > Manage > Manufacturers.
The Manage Manufacturers window opens.

In the Active column, clear the Active check box of the manufacturer you want to deactivate.

Click Save.

To activate a manufacturer:

Navigate to Inventory > Manage > Manufacturers.
The Manage Manufacturers window opens.

In the Active column, select the Active check box of the manufacturer you want to activate.

Click Save.