– to ensure orders are only accepted if goods are available to be processed for customers

– to ensure all orders are recorded completely and accurately

– to ensure goods are not supplied to poor credit risks

– to ensure goods are despatched for all orders on a timely basis

– to ensure goods are despatched correctly to customers and are of an adequate quality

– to ensure all goods despatched are correctly invoiced

– to ensure completeness of income for goods despatched

– to ensure sales discounts are only provided to valid customers