Inventory Purchase Orders (report)

The Inventory Purchase Orders report shows each purchase order and the line-level breakdown for each item. The report includes:

  • Unfulfilled receipts.
  • Applied line and invoice discounts.
  • Total amount on order, including value-added tax (VAT)

Lines that have an expected receipt date in the past are included in the quantity on back order.

Use cases

Procurement specialists use the report to:

  • Analyze expected purchase volume. The report displays a list of items on order from vendors. It includes information about unfulfilled receipts and the total amount on order, including VAT. Use this information to analyze expected purchase volume and plan accordingly.

Warehouse managers use the report to:

  • Track expected receipt dates. The report shows the expected receipt date for each purchase order and line item. Use this information to track inventory and ensure timely receipt of goods.

Purchasing coordinators use the report to:

  • Identify overdue back orders. The report compares overall outstanding receipts with the expected receipt date and highlights overdue back orders. Use this information to issue reminders and ensure timely deliveries.

Controllers use the report to:

  • Monitor procurement spending. The report provides information about the quantity and amount on back orders, so that you can monitor procurement spending and identify potential issues.

Try the report

Try the report here: Inventory Purchase Orders

Tip

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