Supply Chain
Purchase Order (PO)
What is a purchase order in supply chain management?
A purchase order is a formal document sent from a buyer to a supplier specifying the products, quantities, and agreed prices for a purchase. In FMCG supply chains, POs are generated either manually by planners or automatically by replenishment systems. Effective PO management tracks the full lifecycle: draft, submitted, confirmed, shipped, received — with automated alerts for delays or discrepancies.
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