Rob wrote:
I agree with you that often a lot of time is spent, and higher prices
are paid, because of this policy. We have a computer small parts supplier
that is at least 20% more expensive than going prices at webshops, but
we buy almost everything there because they ship same day and send
invoices for later payment. 20% could be saved on the budget by getting
a credit card or electronic banking account, but the forces decide not
to do it :-)
Volkswagen Developement used to have a similar friendly and
subservient "helper", you could even decide what the thing you
ordered should be called on the invoice. markup: 100% ;-)
The common (auto)misconception that Bookkeeping ( or IT in recent
years ) is the essence of a productive department with all others
trailing in "Wichtigkeit" and supportive utility.
( and not in the supportive role they actually occupy )
uwe
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