Purchase Order Handoff - Quick Checklist

Written by Maureen Robinson

Last published at: February 27th, 2024

Review the P.O. for the following 

  • Correct ZEISS name and address 
  • Payment Terms maximum Net 60
  • P.O. and Quote totals match

Save the P.O. Z Drive per quote naming convention.

It’s helpful to have the first SMA start date and/or first calibration due date handy. 

Open quote - Click Edit 

  • Enter P.O. number into the Quote 
  • Confirm start date for accuracy- usually the first date of the SMA renewal
  • Confirm parties involved 
    • Check for service Contact in parties involved
    • List the SMA contact person
  • Check items for component numbers
  • Add the quote and PO attachments
  • Make an Internal Note including:
    • SMA start date
    • SMA contact(s)
    • Who the order confirmations should go to
      • Yourself usually and any contacts at the customer
  • Change the status to “Start Approval” and then to “Order Received”

Create TASKs for other departments

  • Be sure the task is marked “Order”
  • Include the responsible team as applicable
  • Include the due date (SMA start, first calibration due date)
  • Add any notes that may be helpful to the person processing the order

Send a thank you email to the customer with expectations for subsequent communication.