To communicate how a purchase order gets approval, flowcharts like this one can be useful because they show every step of the process.
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Purchase Order Approval Process
Obtain Completed Credit Application
Process Order
Approved
PO & Credit Application to Controller for Approval
P.O. from non-existing customer
Company in the US or Canada
Receive P.O.
Request other Payment form
Does customer have any unpaid P.O.
Project completion certified
Kathy
Dept.
PO to Controller for Approval