Purchasing

The purchasing module enables you to support your production process by securing materials and services of the right specification and quality, in the right quantity and price, at the right location and time.

KBMS integrates, automates, optimizes and speeds up the purchasing process. It rationalizes the flow of goods and information from suppliers (products, services, quotations, prices, specifications, delivery requirements and performance). The system can automatically calculate materials requirements and generate purchase orders and call-offs by exploding the bill of material, keeping track of inventory levels and production requirements.

The benefits include better integration and predictability; a reduction of raw material stock and storage requirements; better cost control; a more stable and efficient production process; enhancement of customer service through the elimination of stock outs; late deliveries and quality control issues; improved long term and capacity planning, as well as subcontracting. Close integration with logistics, quality control, production and sales, facilitates the tracking and monitoring of all products and processes at all points in the supply chain — a critical feature for evaluating supplier performance, monitoring operational efficiency, improving quality control and meeting legal standards for traceability. A powerful reporting function provides managers with a comprehensive picture of their purchasing pipeline including early warnings and alerts that minimize the impact of delayed deliveries and defective products.

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