Sage ERP X3 in Purchasing

Sage ERP X3 Purchasing is part of the distribution software modules that support all sales, CRM, purchasing and inventory control functions including features to support quality control, lot control and tracking, expiration date management and variable packaging units.

Sage ERP X3 main features include:

Material requirements Budget monitoring Supplier enquiries Purchase orders Outsourcing Multistage signature control Contracts

Sage ERP X3 Purchasing covers the purchasing process from end to end, starting with management of requests for quotes (RFQs), input and follow-up of replies, and integration into the price list base. This is followed by purchase requests, orders raised and delivery monitoring, subcontract orders, buyer workloads, and management of signature circuits through to incoming goods reception and verifi cation of invoices.

Analytical tools are used to monitor exchanges with suppliers to meet the main objectives of the purchasing department in terms of quality assurance, compliance with delivery dates, and purchase cost.

Integration into the accounting system is automatic through preliminary and firm commitments. Sage ERP X3 provides operational budget control from purchase requests to the issue of orders.

Actual data is integrated automatically through management of invoices receivable and defi nitive invoices. Accounting procedures involving averaging of expenses in relation to service provision periods are also available.