Multiple outlet businesses frequently have the need to request and transfer product from a storeroom to outlets or between outlets. EatecNetX accomplishes this with the requisition and transfer functions. As with purchase orders, on-line requisitions can be created in several ways: 1) directly from an outlet forecast; 2) based solely on par level; 3) from a template with standard quantities; or 4) line by line. EatecNetX can be prompted to help determine quantities. Users may opt to add a min or max par level (by selecting from up to 8 different pars) number and/or subtract quantity on hand.

Requistion Approvals:
The EatecNetX requisition and transfer process can also make use of approval levels. Multiple levels can be assigned, per inventory category. User passwords are then tied to the appropriate level. A requisition cannot be fulfilled until it has been approved. Approved requisitions cannot be modified, without going through the approval process again.

Transfers:
To transfer product, the sending location, typically the storeroom or warehouse, can print a pick list of all items in shelf order or print each requisition for fulfillment. Transferred quantities do not need to be keyed in; the requisition is simply recalled and converted to a transfer. Only exceptions need to be entered. Upon posting the transfer, a confirmation sheet can be printed, for sign off at both ends. Inventory quantity and value will be automatically transferred from the sending to the receiving location. Partially filled requisitions may be left open, for later delivery.

Requisitions:
Requisitions are typically used to request product from a storeroom. They are also utilized to request an item to be purchased. Bids may be recorded and kept in history for audit purposes, and the requisition is easily converted to a purchase order.

Direct Issues or Transfer Out:
The requisition and transfer functions described above apply to situations where the inventory is to be tracked at the receiving outlet, where it would not be expensed until it was sold. However, there may be numerous instances, commonly called direct issues, where it is necessary to expense the item at time of transfer rather than continuing to track usage in the receiving location's inventory. This is accomplished through the transfer out function. At completion of the transfer out transaction, inventory accounts in the sending location are credited; expense or receivable accounts in the receiving location are debited. A transfer out can be used for steward sales; inter-departmental transfers; and even to track food donations.

Multi-Site Environments:
If your foodservice operations include a remote commissary or bakery, individual sites may create requisitions on-line to request product from the remote production site. The bakery/commissary can then combine requisitions from all sites, produce the product, then transfer quantities by fulfilling each requisition. Sending and receiving inventories are automatically adjusted, with inter-company account codes also being updated in the background.

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