ABSTRACT
This chapter explains how to manage customers’ and suppliers’ property. The role of department manager is to maintain a record of the item(s) belonging to the supplier and the condition in which it has been received. If the item has to be returned, the Department Manager should arrange for this. Purchasing Manager should maintain a log under each customer or external provider giving the name of the item, its description, date received, received condition, any identifiable markings and to which department it has been transferred. The Department Manager who is responsible for the property shall be aware of any special environmental conditions for storing and using the item, storage procedures, operating conditions and maintenance.
