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 _______________________________________________ questions mailing list questions@lists.ntp.org http://lists.ntp.org/listinfo/questions