The Materials Management system provides support and effective control for purchasing, inventory, and distribution of all supplies and services.  Purchases are initiated under a variety of conditions for inventory items, non-inventory items, contract services, and other recurring or "standing" agreements.  The system is flexible, identifies vendor options, and ensures optimal terms and conditions are considered.  Users can use a variety of reports that can provide them with purchasing control and vendor/product performance analysis.  Online processing of inventory transactions ensures accurate balances with an unlimited number of storage locations.  Full exchange cart and requisition logic are included.  Usage of inventory and non-inventory items is tracked by item and cost center to support usage projections and performance analysis.  The Hazardous Materials module tracks material from purchase through disposition.  It logs receipt of vendor MSD sheets, prints labels including safe handling instructions, and prints Hazardous Materials catalogs and listings.