1 Chapter 13 Typical Ordering Procedures

2 When actually engaged in buying products and services, a buyer is most concerned with obtaining the right amount at the right quality at the right time with the right suppler services for the right EP cost

3 Purchase Requisition  Definition  Internal document  A form that lists what a particular department needs  Potential Problems  Tends to dilute the selection and procurement process  Invite backdoor selling  Time an effort  Benefits  Training device  Responsibility relief  Paperwork reduction

4 Purchase Orders  Definition  Resembles a purchase requisition. However it is an external document used to procure goods and services.  Items typically included in PO  included Unit Price  Extended Price  Number of Copies

5 Streamlining  Blanket Order  Purchase Order Draft System  Supplier’s Forms  Standing Order  Computerization

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