Re: some descriptions for translations

[Stroller <..hidden..>]

On 5 Nov 2009, at 20:13, Richard wrote:
> ...
> > PO Number
> Purchase Order Number  ?

In case this isn't obvious to Janeks:

When you're selling to a company and planning to invoice after  
delivery, it is often required to have a written statement of the  
purchase. This ensures that the employee has authority to make the  
purchase on behalf of the company, and prevents disputes where the  
company says they don't want to pay for something you've sold them.

The written authorisation for the purchase is called a "purchase  
order", and in any big company they'll have a standard form which is  
headed by the company name, address and (usually) logo. The purchase  
order form states the employee's name, a description of what is to be  
purchased from the supplier, and which might be counter-signed by the  
boss; each purchase order will typically have a unique number. If the  
supplier has a copy of this form the company cannot in court wriggle  
out of paying by saying "but we didn't order that".

Stroller.