What does standing purchase order mean?
Standing purchase order is another name for Blanket Purchase Order. A blanket purchase order (BPO) is a long-term purchase agreement with a vendor for recurring goods or services at pre-negotiated prices, quantities, and terms over a defined period.
The two names mean the same thing. You will see "standing purchase order" in some ledgers, reports and contracts and "Blanket Purchase Order" in others. The full entry covers how it works, with examples.
