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Chapter 22. Purchasing
Section 22.2. Placing an Order

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22.2.3. Item Classification and Consolidation


Definition

Item Classification: Multiple items of a similar brand or type should be grouped, such as office supplies, scientific equipment, computer components.


Policy

The University’s purchasing procedure requires a Purchase Requisition first be prepared so that a corresponding purchase order may be processed.

A Purchase Requisition should include only items to be purchased from a single vendor.

Purchases of similar items or items from common sources shall be consolidated wherever possible in order to gain maximum quantity discounts and best vendor service.

History
Adopted: 09/14/2001

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