Cost Accounting (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133428702
ISBN 13: 978-0-13342-870-4

Chapter 20 - Inventory Management, Just-in-Time, and Simplified Costing Methods - Assignment Material - Questions - Page 794: 20-9

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The three factors causing reductions in the cost to place purchase orders for materials are: 1. Long-Term Purchasing Agreements: Companies establish extended purchasing agreements with suppliers, defining price and quality terms over a longer period. This reduces the frequency of order placements and associated costs. 2. Electronic Ordering: Companies leverage electronic platforms, such as the Internet, to place purchase orders. This streamlines the process, reduces paperwork, and minimizes manual effort. 3. Purchase-Order Cards: Increasing use of purchase-order cards simplifies the ordering process and reduces administrative costs.

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