Lesson 12: Material Management System Flashcards
could be used as a first step in the process of purchasing. This is used internally to identify a need for an item
purchase request
a document which is made by a user to notify the purchasing department regarding needed items and services
purchase request
This document specifies quantities, as well as a timeframe for the items requested. It could also contain the authorization information needed to proceed with the purchase.
purchase request
allows one to track the vendor quotations for items
purchase quotation
could also be created from sales orders by using the procurement confirmation wizard
quotation
one of the biggest expenses for most medical institutions
inventory
plays an important part in refining the quality of healthcare services, since the lives of the people are on the line, as well as because medical costs are increasing
Inventory control
used for maintenance of the attributes of an inventory item, such as product type, item class, item type, etc. If the balance and order activity is zero (0), items can be deleted using this option
Item Tab
the minimum quantity of an item that a company has in stock, so when the stock reaches the minimum quantity stated, the item must then be re-ordered (Purchase Order/Production Order)
Re-order Level
A basic re-ordering method implemented in many ERPs and other inventory management software is the??
Min/Max inventory ordering method
The ——– value is representative of a stock level that prompts a re-order
min
the ——- value is representative of a new targeted stock level that follows the re-order
max
the starting point of a sale or purchase process
Enquiries
leads to getting information from a vendor/supplier for the requirement at hand
Enquiries
leads to establishing a connection with the right vendor/supplier in order to get a quotation, place an order, and receive the requirements
Enquiries
consist of various pieces of vital information of a requirement towards a sale/purchase
Quotations
state important information such as price, delivery times, delivery details, payment terms, taxation, etc.
Quotations
a stated intention, either spoken or written, to engage in a commercial transaction for specific products or services
an order
From a buyer’s point of view it expresses the intention to buy and is called a ——-
purchase order
From a seller’s point of view it expresses the intention to sell and is referred to as a —–
sales order
a commercial document issued by a seller to the buyer, indicating the products, quantities, and agreed prices for products or services the seller has provided the buyer
invoice or bill
indicates the sale transaction only
invoice