Build a catalog everyone understands
Define materials with SKU, unit of measure and consistent description. Field, purchasing and administration refer to the same item.
What you'll learn
How build a catalog everyone understands works inside Perfour.
What information you need and how it stays connected to Inventory.
How to preserve traceability and find the record later.
How to complete material catalog
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Understand the objective
Inventory records materials or items available on the job and their receipts. Its purpose is to compare expected and received quantities and preserve each material's budget or commercial origin. This guide focuses on build a catalog everyone understands.
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Prepare material catalog
Create the item with name, code, unit and quantity. For a receipt, enter quantity received, date, condition—good, damaged or partially damaged—and notes.
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Complete the workflow in Perfour
Create or select the item, link it to the budget when appropriate, and record every receipt. Review item detail to understand quantities and cumulative deliveries. A shared code, unit and description prevent duplicate material identities.
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Review relationships and traceability
The item can connect with a budget line and preserve supplier or order context. Daily Logs can mention received materials and inventory. Record receipt at delivery, verify unit and condition, and explain discrepancies. Do not confuse ordered quantity with quantity physically received.
Frequently asked questions
What is material catalog and what is it for?+
Inventory records materials or items available on the job and their receipts. Its purpose is to compare expected and received quantities and preserve each material's budget or commercial origin.
What information do I need to build a catalog everyone understands?+
Create the item with name, code, unit and quantity. For a receipt, enter quantity received, date, condition—good, damaged or partially damaged—and notes.
How is this process completed in Perfour?+
Create or select the item, link it to the budget when appropriate, and record every receipt. Review item detail to understand quantities and cumulative deliveries. A shared code, unit and description prevent duplicate material identities.
Which other modules does it connect with?+
The item can connect with a budget line and preserve supplier or order context. Daily Logs can mention received materials and inventory.
What should I check before considering it complete?+
Record receipt at delivery, verify unit and condition, and explain discrepancies. Do not confuse ordered quantity with quantity physically received.