CREATE - Using Purchase Order Calculator
Notes:
- Calculation is partially based on historical data.
- Lead Time, Reorder Interval, and Lead Factor are settings customized for each supplier individually.
- Lead Time, Reorder Interval, and Lead Factor can be adjusted in "Settings" under "Supplier".
Process to Use the Purchase Order Calculator:
- Select the “Tools” area in the green, left-hand side menu.
- Select the "Calculator - Purchase Order" button in the "Inventory" section.
- This opens the "Purchase Order Calculator".
- From the Supplier dropdown menu "(Select a Supplier)", choose the desired supplier.
- Review Lead Time, Reorder Interval, and Lead Factor values.
- Review Product names under "Product" and calculated purchase quantities under "Qty to PO".
- Select the green "Create PO" button.
- Complete the Purchase Order process.