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Designate specific individual(s)
responsible for ordering supplies. Train all employees who answer the telephone. Don't give equipment information such as brand names, model numbers or serial numbers over the phone. Do business with known companies or ask for references. Issue a written purchase order number, which must be used on invoices and parking slips or bills of lading. Every person responsible for bill paying should have a copy of the purchase order.Employees responsible for receiving incoming products should have a copy of the purchase order. Merchandise must conform to bill of lading, or refuse it. Don't pay for - or return - unordered merchandise. Report incident to Purchasing immediately. |
