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What a Purchase Order Actually Is (Legally, It's Not an Order)
When a purchase order lands on your desk, the word "order" suggests a command that must be fulfilled. But legally and operationally, a PO is actually an offer — the opening move in a negotiation that hasn't happened yet. This episode unpacks the gap between the language we use and the legal reality under UCC Article Two, exploring why calling it an "order" creates real confusion and risk for businesses. We dig into the battle of the forms, the role of order acknowledgments, and how credit terms actually get established. If you've ever wondered why a manufacturer can't just start building when…
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