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Open-PO exposure after a BOM change

Know which supplier commitments can still be saved.

When a design changes after purchasing has acted, separate what can be cancelled, redirected, consumed, negotiated, or must be accepted.

Sanitized exports are fineNo ERP replacementFictional public example

Supplier commitments

$34,200

Actionable

Cancellable

$11,970

Redirectable

$8,550

Unresolved

$13,680
Every result stays linked to its supporting evidence.

Supplier commitment lab

Choose a response to an exposed PO.

One affected line from Nova Robotics’ fictional PCBA revision. Compare the decision, required evidence, and potential outcome.

PO-3301 · Northstar Embedded Systems

120 × APX-8801B

$34,200

Promised receipt: September 15 · Current terms status: missing

Selected path

Consume before cutover

Decision modeled

Potential recovery

$31,464

Exposure retained

$2,736

Timing+21 days to effectivity
Evidence requiredDemand and production confirmation
This outcome can be preserved with its supporting evidence, owner, approval, and realized result.

From exposure to resolution

The calculation is useful. The resolved commitment is the outcome.

01

Identify

Affected PO line

02

Request

Supplier confirmation

03

Record

Authoritative response

04

Recalculate

Financial position

05

Approve

Mitigation decision

06

Preserve

Realized outcome

Start without an integration project

One change. Two exports. One defensible decision.

Begin with a current and proposed BOM plus an open-PO export. Add inventory, WIP, supplier terms, and effectivity evidence as the decision requires it.

01

Upload

BOM and open-PO exports

02

Review

Mappings and missing evidence

03

Decide

Exposure, actions, and briefing

Questions buyers ask

Clear answers before you begin.

What happens to open purchase orders after a BOM change?+

Affected PO lines must be evaluated against the revised product need, supplier cancellation terms, required dates, alternative demand, and effectivity strategy. The result may be cancellation, reduction, redirection, controlled consumption, negotiation, or accepted loss.

How does DeltaLedger determine whether a PO can be cancelled?+

It uses recorded supplier terms or authoritative supplier responses. If those records are missing, DeltaLedger surfaces the uncertainty rather than presenting a cancellable or non-cancellable conclusion as fact.

Does DeltaLedger send changes directly to the supplier or ERP?+

DeltaLedger preserves the exposure decision and supplier-resolution evidence. Operational changes to authoritative purchase orders remain controlled through your approved procurement process and systems.

Can material be redirected instead of written off?+

Yes. Alternate-demand evidence can be associated with the exposed material so teams can evaluate and preserve a redirection decision rather than automatically treating it as loss.

What are NCNR commitments?+

Non-cancellable, non-returnable terms limit a buyer’s ability to cancel or return material. The exact commercial effect depends on the supplier agreement and response, which should be recorded as evidence rather than assumed.

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A guided first analysis

Find the commitments still within your control.

Sanitized data is welcome. No ERP replacement, no lengthy implementation, and no obligation to continue.