What is a Non-PO (Non Purchase Order)?
Nitant Narang
If you are curious to find out what a non-PO or Non Purchase Order is, you are probably already familiar with its opposite — the PO (Purchase Order).
July 20, 2017Category: Purchasing
Change Management – How to Successfully Implement a Cloud System
Priscilla Ng
Dear Mr. Purchasing Manager,
February 27, 2017
What Are Self Purchase Orders & Why They Are Bad For Business
Rudy Yuly
What is a Purchase Order? (If you are already familiar with Purchase Orders, skip to What is a Self Purchase Order below— either way, it would be useful to read about Purchase Orders first)
December 7, 2016
Introducing the Request to Pay Methodology
What Is The Request to Pay Methodology? The request to pay methodology is a proven method for organizations to manage their spending. It incorporates industry best practices with technology to ensure spending within organizations is on-time, on-budget, and on-track. It’s a simple framework that when paired with an online platform, like…
May 26, 2016
5 Common Purchase Order Mistakes to Avoid in Procurement
Thanks to the development of more sophisticated software, almost all common (and embarrassing!) mistakes in the procurement process can be eliminated. But even the best software in the world can’t rectify poor decisions made by procurement agents and management that could adversely affect company performance. Thankfully, many of the problems…
April 28, 2016
The Myth Of ‘Win-Win’ Negotiations in Purchasing
The ‘win-win’ principle used in purchasing negotiations today books a lot like Larry David in the episode of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” where David, in an argument with a female character, struggles to reach a compromise David said:
March 29, 2016
How Purchase Orders Work for Companies of All Sizes
Purchase orders are very much like clothing: one size does not fit all. But whether a company is a small startup, a mid-size enterprise or a large corporation, purchase orders are vital to their operations. As long as they’re tailored to your organization’s structure, objectives and size, purchase orders can…
January 14, 2016
8 Advantages of Purchasing Groups
Purchasing groups (otherwise known as centralized purchasing) can be defined as:
May 28, 2015How Legacy Traditional School Transformed Their Purchasing Process
(This interview was conducted in 2015. Damon Norris is currently Director of Member Services at Arizona Charter Schools Association.)
April 29, 2015
Why Are Purchase Orders Important?
Matt Lim
A common train of thought for many business owners is, “if I can handle it, why bother changing it?” This is definitely the case when it comes to purchase orders, even if you have a perfect track record with your suppliers. But what works now may not necessarily work down…
February 23, 2015