Blanket and Open orders are good alternatives to the standard Purchase Order or Department Order. Think of it as filling out paperwork only once a year instead of several times a year. Please note: Blankets and Opens fall under the same rules as Purchase Orders regarding dollar amount and bidding. See "So Many Orders - So Many Rules"
If you make many purchases at the same store, or make repeated payments to one vendor throughout the year, you could save time by starting a Blanket or Open Order with those vendors.
Here are some common questions people have about Blankets and Opens. Please click on the question to see the answer.
How are Blanket Order and Open Orders different?
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