ocr: FIGURE 2: The steps in the life cycle ofa distributed sales orders The OE database handles the entry and booking of the sales order, as well as customer invoices, whereas the MFG database handles manufacturing and shipping functions. : (1) OE/AR/FIN Enier ond book Close. Saies. order sales prcer Invoice sales.order. (2) MFG/PO/AP Manuracture Pickreledse ong stems anpaalesorder