Definition
What is a purchase order?
A purchase order (PO) is a formal record of stock you intend to buy from a supplier — what products, quantities, expected cost, and delivery timing. When goods arrive, the PO is matched against what was actually received to keep godown inventory accurate.
Why it matters
- Without POs, it is hard to reconcile what you ordered vs what suppliers delivered
- Purchase history helps negotiate better terms and spot supplier short-ships
- Linking purchases to inventory prevents ghost stock on the books
How Intelyflow handles purchase order
- Create and track purchases from suppliers
- Supplier profiles with purchase history
- Incoming stock updates godown inventory on receipt