Collapse AllExpand All

2. Purchasing Setup

Configure Purchasing Module

The Purchasing configuration allows you to enable several settings, such as the following:

  • Specify purchase order, voucher, and purchase request numbering methods.

  • Define default Purchase Order and Vendor options.

  • Enable Drop Shipments (commercial edition).

Enter Purchase Order Terms

Terms are used to determine the billing terms for accounts payable (A/P) and accounts receivable (A/R).

  • Enter code and description.

  • Choose type.

  • Specify used in A/P.

  • Set days and other parameters of term.

Enter Vendor Types

Vendor types are used to filter, sort, or simply identify each vendor's primary business in reports serving a number of different purposes.

  • Select NEW to enter a vendor type.

  • Enter a Vendor Type name and description.

Enter Vendors

A vendor, or supplier, is a supply chain management term meaning anyone who provides goods or services to a company.

  • Complete vendor number and description.

  • Select vendor type.

  • Enter contact information.

  • Enable EFT check printing, if applicable, on Transmission tab.

Enter Item Sources

Item sources are the parts or materials supplied by vendors.

  • Select the item number.

  • Enter the corresponding vendor number.

  • Complete item source details, such unit of measure (UOM), pricing, and manufacturer.

Additional Purchasing Information
  • Additional information related to purchasing can be found on our website.