Warehouse & 3PL Glossary

Purchase Order (PO)

Also known as: PO

A purchase order (PO) is a formal document a buyer sends a supplier to authorize a purchase, specifying items, quantities, prices, and delivery terms. It creates a binding agreement and serves as the reference for receiving and payment.

In the warehouse: Teamship's WMS puts Purchase Order (PO) to work as part of Receiving & Putaway.

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