With this batch job you can create a reverse auction for reordering items so that you can maintain the required quantities on inventory. The batch job processes all the item cards and determines whether each item should be reordered. The calculation is based on the contents of the Inventory, Reorder Point, Maximum Inventory and Reorder Quantity fields on the item card.
The quantity in the Inventory field is compared with the Reorder Point field, the result shows the quantity of the item that the batch job suggests for reorder, and a reverse auction is automatically created.
No.: Here you can specify the numbers of the items to be included in the batch job. To see the existing items, click the Filter field, then click the AssistButton that appears to the right.
Vendor No.: Here you can specify the numbers of the vendors to be included in the batch job. Only vendors with a check mark in the Reverse Auction Participant field can participate. To see the existing vendors, click the Filter field, then click the AssistButton that appears to the right.
Bill of Materials: Enter Yes if the items that will be included in the batch job are BOMs.
Ignore Existing Reverse Auctions: Place a check mark in the field if you want the program to ignore existing reverse auctions in the calculation.
Ending Date: In this field you must define a closing date for the reverse auction.
Vendors to Include: In this field you can select which vendors to include in the batch job:
Primary Vendor: Only the primary vendor of the item will be invited to participate in the reverse auction.
Item Vendor: The primary vendor and the secondary vendors set up in the Item Vendor table of the item will be invited to participate in the reverse auction.
All reverse auction vendors: All vendors with a check mark in the Reverse Auction Participant field will be invited to participate in the reverse auction.