The diagram below shows the processes involved in the acquisition of goods for Star Company. Currently, all departments work as separate units, using their own IT systems.

1. Describe some IT software tools that might be used by the Purchasing Department at the moment to analyze which goods and what quantity of them are required by the shop. Explain the software and the method itself.

2. Considering that the vendor is an external company, explain how the vendor can easily generate and share the necessary documents with Star Companys Accounting Department.

Invetory report Shop PO (Purchase Order) Jould Purchasing department Goods Vendor Receiving document Payment PO Copy Receiving Storehouse Invoice E Payment Order Bank Accounting department