Lesson XII
Lesson XII
12.2. explain item master maintenance, indents, issues, reorder level, and
minimum/maximum inventory;
12.3. describe the procurement process from enquiries, quotations,
purchase request, order and approval, receiving, and returns;
12.4. review the concepts involving consignment, consumption,
regularization, and treatment of expired stock and quarantine;
12.5. compare different issue methods; and
12.6. define the generic tax formula configuration.
Min/Max inventory ordering method is the basic reordering method implemented in many ERPs
and other inventory management software.
o Min value represents the stock level that prompts the reorder.
o Max value sets the new targeted level that follows the reorder.
o Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) is often interpreted as the main difference between the Min
and Max value.
ENQUIRIES AND QUOTATIONS FOR DRUGS, CONSUMABLES, ASSETS,
AND GENERAL ITEMS
Preferred Vendor is part of the list that a company keeps from whom they purchase their supplies.
They look for vendors who has on-time performance, offers reasonable costs, provides high quality
products and services, fully licensed, bonded, and insured product and services, and has good
business practices.
PURCHASE REQUESTS, ORDERS, AND APPROVAL
Purchase request or purchase requisition is a document that notifies the purchasing department
that certain items ore services need to be replenished.
Purchase Order is legally binding contract which shows that the seller has already accepted the
order issued by the buyer (SAP, 2012).
Approval Process - The request for approval is sent to the first approver when the document fails
to meet the approval requisites. Once the document has been approved an internal notice is sent to
the originator. He can then process the document.
RECEIVING AND TRACKING ITEMS
Proper receipt and inspection of goods
For temporary movement, a returnable gate pass is issued, whereas for permanent
movement, a non-returnable gate pass is given.
CONSIGNMENT STOCK RECEIPT, CONSUMPTION, AND
REGULARIZATION
In the process of consignment, the vendor or consignor issues materials to the receiver
or consignee, and these materials are stored in the consignee’s premises. The vendor maintains
legal ownership until such materials are removed from consignment stores.
EXPIRED STOCK AND QUARANTINE
Expired Stock/Inventory
Expiration dates and decrease in values of items must be reflected in the financial records so
discrepancies in financial statements will be prevented.
Quarantine Stock/Inventory
When undecided about how to handle defective goods, whether to be sold as scrap, reworked,
returned, or used as it is, a quarantine location or warehouse can be used to temporarily house them
until a final decision is reached.
DRUGS AND CONSUMABLE ISSUE AND RETUNS TO PATIENTS
Materials Management System provides an overview of the entire institution’s
purchasing and inventory control processes so they have more reliable information regarding the
drugs and consumables which is critical to decision making.
First In, First
Out (FIFO)