Order Processing

The Components of an Effective Purchase Order

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Customers can contribute to the achievement of quality plating by communicating critical information in their purchase orders. Please review the sample below for the components of a “complete” purchase order that provides all the information a plating company needs to deliver outstanding services.

  1. The billing address for correspondence related to payment.
  2. The shipping address to assure your parts are sent to the correct location.
  3. Contact information, including name, telephone number, and email address, of the person the plating company can contact to address any questions or concerns.
  4. The purchase order number is critical to all documentation associated with a job.
  5. The purchase date helps a plating company schedule jobs.
  6. The part number is essential, assuring a part is not confused with another part.
  7. The quantity/weight assures that every part that you send is processed and returned to you.
  8. The base material is vital, assuring that the correct process has been chosen for the type of material a part is made of.
  9. The specification helps assure that the plating company completes each step according to industry-approved standards.
  10. The process is vital, telling the plating company exactly what process is required for a part.
  11. The thickness requirements assures that the plating company doesn’t plate a part too little or too much.
  12. The date required helps the plating company prioritize customer jobs for processing.
  13. The baking instructions assure that there will be no misunderstandings about how parts are to be heat treated.
  14. The masking instructions assure that there will be no misunderstandings about how parts are to be masked.
  15. The special instructions provide any additional details for the plating company to assure customer parts are plated accurately and delivered on time. Such details include information such as racking, handling, and packing.
  16. Drawings, which are typically attached to purchase orders, highlight in yellow the specific area of a part to be masked or racked.