This allows us to structure our reports in various formats. Our Customer Purchasing Reports are available to provide parts managers with information to determine what items and quantities to stock. Two major benefits from these reports are consolidation of vendors and expenditure limits. While consolidation of vendors is a stated goal in most companies, it is the least practiced with the expendable items we supply. This is primarily due to the fact that individual locations spend relatively low amounts and are thus permitted to buy locally.
Most companies have monthly maintenance budget targets for individual locations.
The difficulty in meeting these targets is compounded by the fact that the information needed to limit expenditures is received from vendors. Imperial tracks the dollar limits for each location. When we receive an order from a shop, we will notify them if they approach or exceed set limits. Product Limiting and Controls. We can automatically code specific types of products your locations are permitted to purchase.