Master Data
OVERVIEW
Master Data for Purchase Info Record, Source Lists and Quota Arrangement in materials management refers to the key procurement data used for managing supplier relationships, sourcing decisions and order distribution.
1. Purchase Info Record:
Stores material-specific data for a vendor including pricing, delivery terms and vendor material numbers used in purchase orders.
2. Source List:
Defines approved vendors for materials and the period during which they are authorized to supply helping automate vendor selection.
3. Quota Arrangement:
Allocates order quantities among multiple vendors based on predefined quotas ensuring balanced distribution and optimizing supply chains.