Sometimes suppliers supply goods without billing for them, necessitating your request for the invoices in order to complete the transaction. As a purchasing manager,

1 Critique the reasons for the municipality withholding payment of the invoice until after the goods have arrived. Use practical examples to support your answer. (5 marks)

2 Critique the reasons of passing the invoice for payment before the receiving, inspecting, and accepting the material. Refer to the municipality. (5 marks)

3 Use relevant literature and analyze any five benefits of Information Systems Technology to the Municipality. Use practical examples to support your answer. (10 marks)