The materials procurement process covers the steps of how raw materials and logistic services are obtained.Below are the modules users have to go through in the process

• Request for Purchase (details what users is requesting to be bought)

• Request for Quote (getting quotes from multiple suppliers). This applies to materials which don't have set prices

• Requisitions (details Approval process from management)

• Purchase Order

• Goods Received 

Steps in Material Procurement

1.Request for Purchase - Production Users

• Go to the Inventory module ,click Menu > Select Replenishment under the Views section and click View

• Filter by the Category column and select the categories that are production related which are  Packaging Materials, Products and Raw Materials

• Select the Items that need to be replenished /bought by  multi selecting (Ctrl + Click on Mouse ).Normally the Important Items that need to be purchased are the ones where there Available Qty is in negative and they also fall under raw materials or the packaging materials

• Go to Actions and select Option to Create a Request for Purchase (RFP).This will then take you to Step 2 where the General users start from .

• Click New  > Input a Reference  > Select the Items required to be bought from the Item drop down or add in a Custom Item. Adjust Item Qty's according to what is required

• Click on Output > Email > Email the RFP to Buyer.Buyer will also get an email notification from QuickEasy of list of open/Active Requests for Purchase

• Go to Actions > Copy to Requistions. Select this option