Purchasing

What is a PO number and what is it used for?

Indexed PIM Team

July 1, 2023 • 4 min read

What is a PO number and what is it used for?

What is a PO number?

P.O. stands for Purchase Order Number. It is a sequential number on the purchase order, similar to how there is a series for invoices or orders. In Danish, the direct translation is "indkøbsordrenummer", which is also frequently used.

It is very common that when a supplier receives a purchase order, they apply this number to the invoice you will receive.

Similarly, when you receive a purchase order, you apply the PO number to the invoice back to the customer.

This creates a trace between the purchase order and the invoice.

Integration with Customers1st with PO number on purchase orders

For purchase orders received from Customers1st, these are created in Indexed PIM. Each purchase order includes the PO number from Customers1st. Thus, all created and ongoing purchase orders will be synchronized to PIM, where the inventory is then also adjusted so it can be forwarded to the webshop or other systems.

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