The two main functions of the Suppliers module is to process incoming invoices and to raise purchase orders to track supplies and provide commitment accounting if required.
Supplier invoices can be held in a register for checking and approval, or entered directly into the ledger. Suppliers can be assigned default nominal codes to ensure correct expense allocation. One-off invoices can also be processed. Flexible payment terms can be entered for each supplier.
Multiple payment methods can be used including direct links with on-line banking systems. Cheques can be designed to incorporate a remittance advice on a single page.
Purchase order generation integrated with the nominal codes to record commitments against budget. The status report can be viewed or printed for each department head to monitor costs and expenditure against budget.
Free format design of the purchase order which can be sent automatically by fax or e-mail. There are a number of standard reports including aged creditors and cash requirement analysis.
A product file is available for repeat items making it easy to create new purchase orders. Template orders can also be created for regular suppliers which can be adjusted and converted to live purchase orders.
Key Benefits
> Easy purchase invoice entry with duplication checking
> Payments by cheque or electronically
> Comprehensive control reports for managing suppliers
> Full supplier history view
> Supplier invoice matching against purchase order
> Fast purchase order creation including templates
> Support for commitment accounting
