ABSTRACT
For some projects, regularly updated schedules and their resulting reports provide an essential part of reporting to the project client. Updated schedules simply follow, to make certain that work yet to be done remains sensibly scheduled. Drawing and purchase schedules contain much information that will change as the project proceeds. When the project is finished the purchase control schedules, because they list all the purchase specifications, become part of the essential documentation that records the 'as-built' state of the project. Where suitable engineers are available to the purchasing department or agent concerned, it is often convenient for the purchaser to arrange visits that combine the inspection and expediting functions. This reporting can be done by means of regular order status reports, which list all purchase orders in progress, giving outline details of shipping and delivery dates, and highlighting any problems and corrective actions.
