TutorialPurchaseOrder

Introduction

The Purchase Order, or PO, is sent from buyer to supplier. It is similar to a paper purchase order.

Typical PO Contents

A PO sent to a supplier typically contains:

• Customer Purchase Order (PO) Number
• Line level information: part codes, quantities and prices
• Delivery Schedule (due date)
• Incoterms
• Delivery and invoice addresses

ASN Document Numbers

• ASC X12: 850
• UN/EDIFACT: ORDERS
• TRADACOMS: Order File