Administrator Procedures

The samples administrator requires administrative responsibilities in Siebel Samples Management to:

• Define samples as products. For more information, see Managing Products for Life Sciences.

• Define lot numbers (optional). For more information, see Defining Lot Numbers for Samples.

• Set up and reconcile initial master inventory. For more information, see Establishing an Initial Inventory.

• Allocate samples to sales representatives. For more information, see Allocating Samples.

• Transfer inventory to end users. For more information, see Creating a Samples Transfer.

• Monitor samples activities. Activities for samples include disbursements, orders, transfers between employees, user inventory counts, and inventory adjustments. For more information, see Monitoring Samples Activities.

• Manage electronic signatures. For more information, see Checking Electronic Signatures.

• Identify sample locations in the event of recalls. Follow your company’s guidelines for managing sample recalls.