What is PO? All information about PO that you should know in Import-Export

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What is PO? PO (Purchase Order) is a concept that is not too strange to individuals, organizations, especially commercial enterprises, but not everyone understands it correctly. Therefore, through this knowledge sharing article, Proship.vn wants to convey information related to PO in import and export activities so that readers have an overview and accuracy of this term. At the same time, we also want to emphasize the strengths of the cheap import-export service so that any unit in need can consider choosing.

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What is PO?

What is Po? PO (Purchase Order) is the concept of an order. This is a commercial document sent from the buyer to the supplier authorizing the purchase. A purchase order is a formal binding contract to purchase goods or services. The purchase order must include all details of the business's transaction, including the price per unit negotiated by the two parties as well as the quantity of each item purchased, including details such as style, color,…

Many orders also formalize payment and shipping terms. Each order should be uniquely numbered to make it easier to track future payments and match shipping records.

What is PO? All information about PO that you should know in Import-Export
PO stands for "Purchase Order" and is understood as a Purchase Order, a commercial document sent from the buyer to the Supplier of goods.

To ensure clarity, ease of understanding and sufficient information necessary for the ordering/purchasing process, a PO will include the following elements:

  • PO number;
  • Date of creation of PO;
  • Seller/buyer: Name, contact information;
  • PIC;
  • Description of goods/products;
  • Quantity of goods/products;
  • Product specifications;
  • Unit price;
  • The total value of the contract;
  • Terms of payment;
  • Delivery conditions;
  • Special conditions such as Discount, FOC,...;
  • Signature of buyer and seller.

=> As an important document, PO (Purchase Order) has extremely important meaning for a Business. This is considered a document used to check and evaluate issues related to orders.

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After you have grasped what a PO is, it is also really necessary to learn other information about POs such as why businesses use POs, applications of POs, and the difference between POs and Invoices:

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Why do businesses use PO (Purchase Order)?

Businesses use purchase orders (POs) for a few reasons:

1. The purchase order allows the buyer to communicate their intentions and choices to the seller;

2. The seller is protected in case of refusal by the buyer to pay for goods or services;

3. Orders help agents manage new requests as well as order spending in the current situation;

4. Orders help the economy streamline the buying and selling process according to a standard process;

5. Commercial lenders or financial institutions may provide financial support based on purchase orders;

6. There are many financial and commercial utilities, most of which are provided through commonly used orders such as:

  • Pre-closing shipping credit limit;
  • Extend credit limit Shipping by position;
  • Commercially reputable means;
  • Extend credit limit Buy foreign invoices;
  • Extend credit limit on old invoices;
  • Confirm the order of utilities.

What are the current applications of PO?

  • Search for services and utilities;
  • Search for goods in daily consumption as well as on the stock market (shares);
  • Search for other products originating from nature and produced domestically;
  • Search for products with clear origin and domestic production;
  • Require users to use imported products (For use in private enterprises);
  • Optimize customer purchases.

Difference between PO and Invoice

Because purchase orders and invoices are both legally binding documents exchanged between seller and buyer, it's no surprise that they often get mixed up. The two are also interconnected because purchase orders are often used to create invoices, which serve as a reference for purchased goods. Below, Proship will point out some differences between orders and invoices, helping you easily distinguish them:

Purchase Order ( PO ) Invoice invoice
Created by buyer Created by seller
Created before purchase Generated after purchase
List required goods Confirm goods delivered
Include details of proposed payment items Include requests for payment by a specific date

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What is the process for using Purchase Order PO?

Depending on the type of business, the purchasing process using PO will be different, but usually the steps to use and create PO take place according to the following process:

  • Step 1: The Buyer researches and decides to buy any product or service for the Enterprise;
  • Step 2: The buyer will issue a PO to the seller to start the purchasing process;
  • Step 3: The seller will receive the PO and confirm with the buyer whether the order conditions can be met or not. If the seller cannot fulfill the buyer's request, the PO will be canceled;
  • Step 4: If the seller confirms the transaction, the buyer will prepare orders based on the amount of orders in stock or schedule production to ensure the ability to provide adequate goods according to the schedule set by the party. purchase requested;
What is PO? All information about PO that you should know in Import-Export
Businesses need to apply the correct PO order step by step to bring the highest benefits to all import-export and international trade activities.
  • Step 5: After producing a sufficient number of orders, the seller can ask a unit specializing in Transportation - Logistic to provide transportation services with the number of POs that the buyer has sent;
  • Step 6: The seller issues an invoice for the order. This includes using the PO number sent by the buyer to ensure accuracy as well as the ability to cross-check delivery information as quickly as possible;
  • Step 7: After inspecting the goods, the buyer will make the payment according to the terms of the order to the seller.
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=> Managing PO (Purchase Order) effectively and properly is an important factor to minimize possible risks while working with Suppliers.

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What is PO? All information about PO that you should know in Import-Export
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Hopefully, the information that PROSHIP has just shared above has clarified the concept of what a PO is , the applicability of POs, the reasons why businesses should use POs as well as distinguish the basic differences between POs and POs. PO (Purchase Order) with Invoice (Invoice). Individuals and business units operating in the field of export and import should save it to know how to use it effectively. When you need to transport goods from Vietnam to International (and vice versa) with the best cheap rates, simple procedures - quick customs clearance, etc. Please contact 0909 344 247 for assistance. every request.

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