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Purchase Order Explained

In Align, a Purchase Order is an interactive form that allows you to order tools and materials quickly from desired vendors.

The following explains the fields within a Purchase Order.

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  • Add Template - button-adds contents of a previously created template

  • Add Tool Record- opens a browser to select tools to add

  • Add Material Record - opens a browser to select materials to add

  • Attachments - attach documents or web address

  • Add Item - add an item that is not currently in inventory

  • Delete Item - edit or remove select line

  • Clear Draft - clears all of the fields of the P.O.

  • Purchase Order - number auto-assigned to a P.O. (can be modified by clicking on pencil icon)

    • Current Purchase Order Status is displayed to the right of the P.O. number

  • Vendor - select from drop down menu

  • Ship To - select a Stock location where items will be received or a Project where items will be drop-shipped

  • Charge To Notes - Cost Center and Cost Code

  • Ordered By - select employee

  • Requisition - requisition number assigned to the P.O.

  • Ship Via - select method of shipment

  • Order Date - date that P.O was ordered

  • Expected Date - date that items are expected to be delivered

  • Document Number - notational field for reference

  • Comments - allows for entry of relevant notes

  • Scan or Enter Item - scan barcode or enter tool number to populate items needed

  • List of line items on the P.O.

  • Items - running total of numbers of items on PO

  • Sub Total - running total of P.O. items costs

  • Shipping - shipping charges

  • Tax - charges field

  • Total Field - sum of subtotals, shipping and tax

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