This chapter discusses the Purchase Ordering function that controls procurement of stock for retail. Setup of buyers and Open to Buy limits are discussed as a precursor to order creation. Purchase Orders can be raised in RMS through various automated as well as manual means. Manual Orders may be raised for adhoc purchases, against contracts and from replenishment generated Buyer worksheets. Automated orders are largely generated by the replenishment batches. Purchase orders in RMS provide support for capture and view of several ordering related attributes such as shipping information, import attributes, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), expenses, letter of credit information, and partner information. Inventory Management parameters such as scaling, truck splitting, and supplier minimum, rounding percentages may also be defined and enforced at the order level. The ordering screens also provide usability enhancers such as diff distribution and pack templates to ease the process of order creation.

Screen details and specific navigation to achieve these functions is elaborated in this following sections of this chapter.