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backed

A transaction, claim, or digital record that is supported by a verifiable source of truth.

backhaul

The return trip of a commercial vehicle after it has delivered its initial cargo to a destination.

backing document

A record that provides evidence for the details of a financial transaction.

backorder

An ordered item that exceeds current inventory availability and that will be fulfilled when stock is replenished.

backtesting

A procedure to assess model accuracy by splitting historic data to evaluate performance against known outcomes.

BAI2 code

A bank-specific code manually entered into the system to identify different file types for reconciliation, distinct from standardized codes.

balance over time

A chart visualization that displays account balances over a defined period.

balance sheet account

The general ledger account associated with a warehouse where inventory value is recorded.

ban list

A security framework that prevents specific entities from accessing the system or communicating with users, such as IP addresses, domains, or email addresses.

bank identifier code

A unique, internationally recognized identification code used to identify a specific financial or non-financial institution in a transaction. It is most commonly referred to as a SWIFT Code.

BIC

bank mandate

The assignment of a specific authorization level to a contact person in association with one or more bank accounts.

bank ready file

A file generated by the system containing payment instructions to be sent to a bank for execution.

base data event

A repository event used to store master data, part lists, or reporting sheets shared across multiple projects.

base price

The current unit price paid for an item used as a reference point to calculate savings.

base workflow file

A downloadable file containing preconfigured workflows designed using industry best practices that admins can import and customize.

baseline

A value field entered in an initiative to establish the starting point of spend.

batch

A collection of transactions or data records grouped together to be processed all at once, rather than one by one.

behavioral alert

An alert raised when a particular user or supplier exhibits a pattern of activity over a period of time that deviates from the norm.

benchmarking

The process of checking and comparing how well different AI systems perform on the same tasks to find the best one.

beneficial ownership

The status of individuals or entities that own 25% or more of a company, required for anti-money laundering compliance.

beneficiary

The specific person or legal entity that is designated to receive a payment, asset, or legal benefit.

beneficiary payment account

The designated bank accounts of suppliers or employees that are set up to receive payments.

BPA

best in class

A supplier category indicating a very positive risk rating based on risk and transactional performance metrics.

best price

The lowest bid currently offered for an item or lot in an auction, displayed to suppliers for feedback.

bias

A systematic error in AI output, often due to biased training data, causes unfair or inaccurate results for specific groups.

bid

An offer submitted by a supplier for a specific item containing requested price points and specifications.

bid extension

An auction mechanism that prolongs the duration of a bidding event if a new best bid is submitted shortly before the scheduled end time.

bidding rule

A constraint that dictates how a supplier can improve their bid during an auction, such as requiring a minimum decrement.

BigM

A sufficiently large numeric value used in optimization logic to set upper bounds on product flow or to manage binary constraints in site and work center decisions.

bill of materials

A list of components and quantities required to produce a finished product.

BOM

bill rate

A rate charged by the supplier for a worker's services.

bill-to address

The specific billing address where a supplier should send invoices for payment.

BTA

billing account

A centralized profile within procurement software that links a purchase to specific financial codes, payment methods, and billing addresses to ensure costs are accurately tracked and settled against the correct corporate budget.

bin

The smallest specific storage unit or compartment on a shelf where individual items or SKUs are placed.

biometric authentication

A security method using physical characteristics like fingerprints or facial recognition to verify user identity.

blacklist

A security mechanism that denies access or permission to a specific set of entities known to be untrustworthy or malicious.

blanket agreement

A contract associated with a specific set of items, suppliers, and pricing that allows a company to track spend against a negotiated agreement over time.

blind cycle count

A counting method where the user verifying inventory does not see the system's recorded on-hand balance to ensure an unbiased count.

block

A UI element such as a chart, text, or field used to render data within a panel app.

Bloomberg reference mapping

The mapping of third-party API delivery scope details to import market data points.

bonus

A monetary adjustment applied to a supplier's bid to favor them in the evaluation, often based on non-price factors.

booking segment

An individual component of a trip, such as a specific flight, hotel stay, or car rental reservation.

Boost

A payment agent integration that allows for straight-through processing of virtual card payments to high-volume suppliers.

bounded normal distribution

A probability curve that follows a standard bell shape but is constrained within a specified minimum and maximum range.

break time

Time within a shift when the asset is not driving, handling shipments, or waiting.

bring in your own feed

A data integration capability that embeds external governance, risk, and compliance data directly into the system to enhance risk calibration.

BYOF

broadcast

The process of sending a requisition to a selected distribution list of suppliers.

budget

A financial limit set for a specific period, department, or project.

bulk loader

A specialized tool or process designed to import, update, or migrate large volumes of data records into a software system’s database simultaneously, rather than processing each entry individually.

bulk price

The price for a bulk quantity of items.

bulk receiving

The processing of receipts for multiple items or purchase orders simultaneously to improve efficiency.

business entity

A record representing a company partner used to create parent-child relationships and share risk scores or data across hierarchies.

business process outsourcing

The practice of contracting specific business tasks, such as procurement or AP processing, to a third-party service provider.

BPO

business profile

A public representation of an organization within the Coupa Supplier Portal Directory that helps potential customers find the company, learn what it does, and determine if they want to work with it

business value driver

A calculated factor used to track realized savings and value, such as avoided spend, early payment discounts, or increased sourcing efficiency.

business-to-business

A commercial model where one business sells products or services to another business rather than to individual consumers.

B2B

buyer

The individual or entity that acquires goods or services in exchange for payment.

buyer tax registration

The tax identification number associated with the buying organization's legal entity or address.

buyer-generated delivery schedule

A workflow where the buyer creates a purchase order with specific quantities and dates for delivery that the supplier reviews and can propose changes to.

buyer-validated compliance

A compliance model where the buyer ensures the invoice meets regulations, rather than the platform issuing it on behalf of the supplier.

buying policy

A procurement framework that governs purchasing behavior to ensure organizational compliance.