Procurement and installation Flashcards
Midway into a project the interior designer realizes that that they have forgotten to order the fabric needed for the guest room draperies.
Since time is critical what is the best way to expedite the order?
change the draperies to a pre-fabricated product that can be delivered in time to complete the project
contact the vendor to let them know of your challenges and immediately issue a purchase order
contact the vendor, place the order via the phone and ask for an acknowledgment
contact the vendor and place the order via the phone
contact the vendor to let them know of your challenges and immediately issue a purchase order
The best solution would be to contact the vendor to check stock and make them aware of the situation and immediately issue a Purchase Order.
In no case should telephone orders be made, because of the potential for mistakes, misunderstandings and misinterpretations. Most vendors do not even accept telephone orders unless they are followed up by a written purchase order.
When goods are shipped FOB destination, who has title to them while they are in transit?
The seller
FOB (free on board) destination means that the seller retains title to the goods while in transit, because the title is transferred at the destination (delivery).
FOB (shipping point) means that title is transferred to the buyer when the goods leave the manufacturer or seller.
All of the following are true about purchase orders except?
is issued after the designer has received the signed proposal and any required prepayments/deposits from the client
is typically the only way that a manufacturer/ vendor will accept an order
the PO is generated and sent after the designer receives the acknowledgment of availability from the manufacturer
list the items, exact catalog number and pricing of items to be ordered
the PO is generated and sent after the designer receives the acknowledgment of availability from the manufacturer
What document is used to approve the release of funds for furnishing a project?
purchase order
Who is responsible for the inspection of furniture delivered and final inspection of furniture installed?
What constitutes “acceptance of” or “taking charge or control over the furniture”?
the owner, upon final written acceptance
The owner is solely responsible for inspection when the items are delivered, final inspection of the installation and rejection of any work that is damaged or that does not conform to the contract documents.
The interior designer may assist and make recommendations, but the owner has the final authority and responsibility.
