AIMS AND OBJECTIVE
The aims and objectives of the present guideline are to provide standard procedures that govern acquisition and management of goods and services.
It is intended to set out guidelines in a straightforward way, using flow charts, sample forms to illustrate the procedures and processes.
It is intended to foster an acknowledgement that understanding and practicing good inventory management should reduce labour costs, improve budget preparation especially if computerization is employed.
It should indicate that some degree of centralization of the functions will simplify paper work, improve communication between the interacting areas of the laboratory and purchasing, stores, material and services, suppliers and accounts.