Generating PO MIS Report

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This is a typical analytical report used by supervisors and managers for decision support needs.

The “Generate PO MIS Report” page appears.

From PO # 

The starting number in the range of purchase order numbers for which the report is required (Alphanumeric, 40). You can enter the number in full or specify it partially using the “*” character.

To PO #

The ending number in the range of purchase order numbers for which the report is required (Alphanumeric, 40). You can enter the number in full or specify it partially using the “*” character.

PO Date From

The starting date in the range of dates of the purchase order (Date Format).

PO Date To

The ending date in the range of dates of the purchase order (Date Format).

Part # 

The number identifying the part for which the purchase order is raised (Alphanumeric, 40).

PO Type

Use the drop-down list box to specify the PO type for which the report must be generated. The PO can be of the following types:

 
  • General – The purchase order, which can have any stockable items.

 
  • Express – The purchase order raised in the case of urgent situations. For example, a PO may have been created against a supplier, for a part that is not mapped to that supplier. The system maps the part to the supplier after creating the PO.

 
  • DropShip – The purchase order raised for a high value item, where you specify the location to deliver the shipment.

 
  • Sample – The purchase order raised for sample parts. The supplier can supply these parts free of cost. The system displays “General” by default.

Supplier #

The code identifying the supplier of the item (Alphanumeric, 45).

PO Category

Use the drop-down list box to specify the category of the PO. All the categories irrespective of the status, defined in the “Create Quick Codes” activity are available for selection.

Buyer Group

The group identifying a set of buyers (Alphanumeric, 25).

PO Status

Use the drop-down list box to specify the PO status. The status of the PO could be "Draft”, “Fresh”, ”Under Authorization”, "Open", "Partially Amended", "Amended", "Held", "Short Closed", "NT Closed", "Closed" and "Cancelled".

Created By

The name of the user who created the purchase order. (Alphanumeric, 30).

PO Location

Use the drop-down list box to specify the location in which the purchase order is raised. The system lists all the organization units in which the PO can be raised.

Carrier / Agency #

The carrier or agency through whom the shipment is being made. (Alphanumeric, 20).

 Priority

Use the drop-down list box to specify the priority of the purchase order for which the report must be generated. The system lists "AOG", "Critical", "Expedite" and "Routine" as options.

Part Type

Use the drop-down list box to specify the type of the part for which the purchase order is raised. The system provides the options “Raw material”, “Component”, “Expendable”, “Tool”, “Consumable”, “Kit” and “Miscellaneous”.

Report Action

Use the drop-down list box to select the report action. The system lists the following options:

  • Print – Select this option to print the purchase order status report.

  • View Report – Select this option to view the purchase order status report.

Sort By 

Use the drop-down list box to specify the field by which the report must be sorted. The report can be sorted based on "PO #", "PO Date", "PO Type".