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.
Supplier commitments
$34,200
Cancellable
$11,970Redirectable
$8,550Unresolved
$13,680Supplier 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
Promised receipt: September 15 · Current terms status: missing
Selected path
Consume before cutover
Potential recovery
$31,464
Exposure retained
$2,736
From exposure to resolution
The calculation is useful. The resolved commitment is the outcome.
Identify
Affected PO line
Request
Supplier confirmation
Record
Authoritative response
Recalculate
Financial position
Approve
Mitigation decision
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.
Upload
BOM and open-PO exports
Review
Mappings and missing evidence
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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