> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.plato.ae/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Purchasing Report

> Review received purchasing totals, quantities, and item costs.

Purchasing Report summarizes received purchasing activity.

Use it to review what was bought, how much was received, and what it cost.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/platoae/NRPvZwQQD0AeWQue/images/inventory/purchasing-report.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=NRPvZwQQD0AeWQue&q=85&s=826268faa317fc44181fcb145b27db8a" alt="Purchasing report" width="1440" height="1100" data-path="images/inventory/purchasing-report.png" />

## Choose a Date Range

Set the start and end dates for the period you want to review.

Click refresh after changing the range.

## Summary Cards

The report summarizes:

* Total purchased items.
* Total purchases.
* Total cost.

## Item Rows

Each item row shows purchasing activity for that item in the selected period.

Use the report to compare supplier costs, review ordering patterns, and confirm received items.

## Before Comparing Costs

Make sure purchases were received with the correct quantity and cost. Draft purchases do not count as received stock.
