PURCHASING

The Purchasing module in Datatex NOW ERP Solutions offers end-to-end control over procurement processes across raw materials, services, and assets.

Designed specifically for the textile and apparel industry, this module supports everything from requisitions and approvals to supplier invoice posting,  three-way match and real-time inventory valuation.

Fully Integrated with the NOW ERP System, the Purchases module works in sync with other NOW ERP modules like Planning, Production, Inventory, and Finance, enabling data accuracy and process consistency across departments.

Key Features:

End-to-End Purchasing Workflow – manage every step: from purchase requisitions and approvals to goods receiving, quality checks,returns and invoice matching.

Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) – define long-term supplier contracts including product selection, pricing, volume forecasts, and call-off orders with partial product codes.

Smart Order Management – create and process all types of orders using user-defined templates, matrix order entry (color-size), and fast multi-line screens. Supports both coded and non-coded items.

Price and Discount Control – configure pricing by quantity, quality, and supplier. Set price lists in multiple currencies, with effective dates and minimum order thresholds.

Manage suppliers item coding- ability to order goods using supplier coding.

Seamless Goods Receiving & Returns – receive goods at lot or item level (roll, carton), manage over-receipts, enforce quality assurance, and quarantine inspections. Track rejections and returns by reason code.

Supplier Relationship Management -maintain comprehensive profiles for each supplier, including multiple contact points, locations, and historical performance for intelligent vendor selection.

Subcontracting Operations – support external processes like dyeing or printing, link them to your BOM and routing , and handle raw material transfers to and from external suppliers warehouses.

Integrated Reordering and Automation – allow the planning module to trigger automatic purchase requests. Convert them into approved purchase orders in just a few clicks.

Real-Time Valuation & Reporting – access vendor performance reports, purchase analysis, and stock valuation at the lot level. Export insights to Excel or Datatex’s analytical toolbox.