Take control of your global PO management process
Streamlined processes, upstream to downstream
Effective purchase order (PO) management can streamline processes, scorecard suppliers, and boost vendor performance, all at the item level. It’s the perfect solution to turn powerful reporting into added efficiency and savings.
Item-level Solutions can benefit your business
How PO management works
Through automation and increased visibility, PO management makes it easier to control your international shipping activities—from end to end.
PO connectivity
Connections with enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and suppliers ensure all applicable information and details are shared.
PO negotiation & confirmation
Electronic receipt allows for near real-time status visibility. Automated order confirmation facilitates PO-related communications. Confirmed order details drive shipment planning and optimization.
Business rules validation
Online booking portal captures key information, providing clear visibility to booked items for easier distribution of shipping documents.
Shipment execution & optimization
Automation and tracking enable validation and compliance with all aspects of the PO for faster resolutions during all lifecycle milestones—from placement to inventory receipt.
Measure & improve
Analytics allow for continuous improvement of performance, vendor scorecards, and spend—and can evolve with your business needs.
Real-world exampleUncover unseen details that impact your cost of goods with PO management
Features
Do more with PO management
Know where your orders are and where they’ll be next.
Connect with buyers, suppliers, and purchase order data while synchronizing order fulfillment requirements and expectations in near real-time. A configurable user dashboard makes two-way communication simple.
Monitor all order requirements—including locations, dates, and quantities—throughout the shipment lifecycle with full integration to our transportation management system.
Make informed, strategic decisions based on order performance metrics, supplier scorecards, and transportation and spend analytics using item-level data.
Stay ahead of potential booking compliance, document collection, and other issues with proactive notifications whenever problems can occur throughout the supply chain.
What sets C.H. Robinson PO management apart
Unmatched Expertise
Our streamlined approach to PO management improves your service quality and strengthens relationships with your suppliers, ensuring better outcomes through a deep understanding of performance.
Unrivaled Scale
Rely on our vast network to execute transportation plans generated from your purchase order demand, enabling efficient, scalable management of complex supply chains.
Tailored Solutions
Real-time, item-level inventory tracking across all purchase orders and configurable reporting means you gain a comprehensive understanding of your costs for more informed business decisions.
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Managed Solutions
Configure our TMS technology, 3PL managed transportation, and 4PL services to tackle your toughest logistics challenges.
Item-level Solutions
Gain global item-level control. Only C.H. Robinson provides technology and execution at the item level.
TMS technology
Global supply chains deserve a global TMS that helps you see your freight now—and what’s next.