Supplier Bids:
You may store any number of bids for every item, including multiple pack sizes from the same vendor and the corresponding cost. You may even assign bids by geographical region in which they are available, or by priority, regardless of price (where quality, for instance, is more important). When creating a purchase order, if you request that EatecNetX auto-select the low cost vendor, varying pack sizes are evaluated and the appropriate vendor is selected.

Determining What to Buy:
EatecNetX's purchasing and inventory functions enable managers to maintain optimal stock levels at the lowest possible cost. In other words, Eatec facilitates "just-in-time purchasing", and greatly reduces over and under-ordering. There are several options for determining what to buy:

• You may reorder based solely on par levels. Reorder reports, for any group(s) of items, may be run automatically to flag items not meeting par levels.
• For the operator who wants to purchase based on actual requirements rather than just par levels, forecasts may first be created, using historical sales as a basis. Quantities may be scaled, based on known factors, and a shopping list requested. EatecNetX will automatically convert the shopping list(s) into purchase orders.
• If an operator has multiple outlets, forecasts from several outlets may be combined. Catering orders may also be added to generate one consolidated shopping list.
• Items may be ordered simply on purchase or usage history.
• A requisition may be called up and converted to a purchase order.
• EatecNetX will automatically calculate the net quantities required, with input by the user, including such factors as forecasts, quantity on requisition, quantity on order, and minimum or maximum par levels.

Determining From Whom to Buy:
Once a market list has been created from the many options available, preferred vendors may be assigned to each item, either manually, or automatically through the "assign lowest bids" feature. Either way, you determine the precise criteria you want to use for selecting vendors. Upon selection of the vendor, supplier item numbers will appear on the purchase order to ensure the correct item is shipped.

Go to Market Electronically:
After vendors are selected in the market list, purchase orders for each vendor are generated. Purchase orders may be saved and modified as needed. You have the option to print hard copies, fax purchase orders directly to the vendors, or send them via a custom EDI interface. Numerous reports may be run to track stock on order.

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