Vendor/Item Purchases (report)
The Vendor/Item Purchases report shows a total of the items purchased from vendors in a given date period, grouped by vendor. The report sums the value entries for each combination of a vendor and an item to calculate the total invoiced quantity, cost amount, and discount amount.
The calculated cost amount includes added costs, such as item charges.
Use cases
Analyze item purchases per vendor to manage inventory procurement and improve supply chain processes. Assess the relationship between discounts, cost amounts, and volume of item purchases.
Procurement managers use the report to:
- Optimize inventory procurement. The report provides a comprehensive view of item purchases per vendor in a selected period. Use this information to analyze item purchases and manage inventory procurement effectively.
- Improve supply chain processes. The report provides valuable insights into item purchases per vendor. Use this information to identify potential issues and take action to improve supply chain processes.
Controllers use the report to:
- Forecast cash flow. The report provides a comprehensive view of item purchases per vendor in a selected period. Use this information to forecast cash flow, identify potential cashflow issues, and take necessary action to avoid any disruptions in cash flow.
- Identify opportunities to save cost. The report provides information about possible discounts and the volume of item purchases. Use this information to identify ways to save cost and take action to realize the savings.
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Try the report here: Vendor/Item Purchases
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Related information
Purchase reports
Ad hoc analysis of purchasing data
Purchasing analytics overview