Order control
A purchase order should convert the approved quotation and product decision into one version-controlled order record. It must identify exactly what is ordered, how totals are calculated, where responsibility changes and which documents or checks are required before dispatch and payment.
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A wholesale purchase order should include unique PO number and date, buyer and seller, product or SKU reference, variation, quantity and unit, currency, unit and total price, packaging, delivery destination and term, requested dates, payment schedule, inspection or acceptance points, required documents, change approval and authorized contacts.
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Use a unique purchase order number, issue date and version. Name the buyer and seller entities, business addresses and authorized contacts. Reference the accepted quotation or pro forma invoice so the source of price and scope can be traced.
List the product name, internal or supplier SKU, variation, color, size, model and approved sample or image reference where relevant. Use separate lines when price, packaging, tax treatment or delivery differs. Avoid one broad description for mixed inventory.
State quantity and unit of measure such as pieces, sets, cartons or cases. Record units per inner pack and carton when they affect totals. Confirm that MOQ, color split and any overrun or underrun tolerance match the quotation.
Write currency, unit price, line total, setup or customization charges, packaging, freight and other agreed charges. Show discounts and the final order total. Confirm whether tax or duty is included, excluded or unknown instead of leaving the reader to infer it.
Record origin, named destination or place, requested ready or delivery date, transport scope and the agreed Incoterm when used. The named place and rule version matter. Keep carrier estimates separate from supplier preparation dates.
Include deposit and balance amounts, currency, due dates or release events, beneficiary and bank-charge allocation. Reference required inspection or shipping evidence. A purchase order should not silently replace separately agreed payment protections.
List approval sample, product checks, packaging checks, labeling, commercial invoice, packing list and any category- or destination-specific documents the parties have confirmed. State who provides each item and when it is reviewed.
Require written approval for changes to product, quantity, price, packaging, dates, beneficiary or delivery scope. Number revised versions and preserve the previous record. Identify who may approve and how supplier acceptance will be documented.
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PO number, issue date and version: Buyer entity, address and authorized contact: Seller entity, address and authorized contact: Accepted quotation or pro forma invoice reference: Product/SKU, variation, quantity and unit: Packaging, labeling and approved sample reference: Currency, unit price, line totals and order total: Included and excluded charges: Origin, destination, delivery term and requested dates: Deposit, balance and payment release evidence: Inspection and required document list: Change approval and supplier acceptance:
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Before you send the request
No. A quotation is the seller's proposed commercial scope. A purchase order is the buyer's order record, usually based on an accepted quotation. Differences must be resolved rather than assumed accepted.
Record the agreed responsibility and any quoted freight charge. Include origin, named destination or place, service scope and delivery term so the amount is not detached from what it covers.
The list depends on product, route and destination. Common records include a commercial invoice and packing list, with transport, origin, inspection or compliance documents where applicable and confirmed.
Changes may be agreed, but they should be written, approved by authorized contacts and issued as a controlled revision. Preserve the earlier version and supplier acceptance.
Keep the request specific
Unknown specifications, delivery charges, customs inputs or acceptance criteria should remain marked for resolution. A clean-looking document cannot make missing agreement complete. Legal effect and required terms vary by transaction and jurisdiction; obtain qualified advice where needed.
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This checklist follows the information chain from quotation to purchase order, commercial invoice, packing list and delivery record. It focuses on internal consistency, version control and observable responsibilities. It is not a contract template and does not determine destination-specific legal, customs or tax requirements.
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