Purchase statistics (report)
Shows purchase statistics for each vendor. The statistics include information for five periods, starting on the date that you specify.
The report includes the total purchases, payments, finance charges, and discount information that includes the payment discounts taken and lost.
Statistics are calculated for:
- Purchases before the date entered, at three intervals of one month from the date entered.
- A period that includes all purchases made after the third one-month interval.
Use cases
Track vendor performance and ensure that your company gets the best value for money.
Procurement analysts use the report to:
- Monitor vendor performance. The report provides a comprehensive view of purchase statistics for each vendor over a period of time. Use this information to monitor vendor performance and identify discrepancies in pricing or delivery timelines.
- Evaluate vendor discounts. The report includes information on payment discounts taken and lost. Use this information to evaluate vendor discounts and identify opportunities to save cost.
Accounts payable specialists use the report to:
- Manage vendor payments. The report provides a quick look-up of posted payments, discounts, and other transactions for a vendor. Use this information to manage vendor payments and avoid disputes with vendors.
Controllers use the report to:
- Forecast cash flow. The report provides a comprehensive view of purchase statistics for each vendor over a period of time. Use this information to forecast cash flow, identify potential cashflow issues, and take action to avoid disruptions in cash flow.
Try the report
Try the report here: Purchase statistics
Tip
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See also
Purchase reports
Ad hoc analysis of purchasing data
Purchasing analytics overview