Step 6: ๐Ÿงพ Create Purchase Orders

Step 6: ๐Ÿงพ Create Purchase Orders

The Create Purchase Orders module is where you generate POs for the parts and materials required to fulfill your customer orders.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Select a PO Ship To Company

    • Use drag-and-drop to move the correct company into the Ship To field

    • Or click the Truck icon to select a predefined global Ship To address

  2. Choose the Customer Order

    • Use the Customer Order dropdown to select the appropriate order

  3. Confirm or Enter Key Details
    These fields should auto-fill if they were completed in the Order Entry module:

    • Requested Ship Date

    • Ship Via

    • Send PO On Date

  4. Enter โ€œMark Forโ€ and Special Instructions

    • Mark For: Typically includes the Customer Name + Quote Number or Project Number

    • Special Instructions: Add any notes specific to the vendor or order requirements

  5. Click โ€œCreate POsโ€
    Once all information is reviewed and complete, click the Create POs button to generate your purchase orders.

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    ๐Ÿ“˜ Need More Help?
    Visit the full ๐Ÿ‘‰ Purchase Order for more detailed instructions, including PO modification, tracking, and sending.