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pack weight

The expected standard weight for a unit of a catch weight item.

package bid

A single offer submitted for a set of items, distinct from item-level single bids.

packing slip

A shipping document listing the items included in a package that can be printed by a picker.

page

A workflow component representing the visible steps or forms requesters interact with to complete tasks or submit data.

page builder

A tool used to create and configure pages by dragging and dropping elements like text boxes, dropdowns, and date pickers onto a canvas.

Pan-European Public Procurement On-Line

A network and set of standards enabling the exchange of electronic business documents like invoices across different systems and countries.

Peppol

panel app

A type of embedded application that displays data from external sources within a UI panel on a specific page, allowing users to interact with third-party data without leaving the system.

par level

The minimum amount of inventory required to meet demand while providing a cushion for unexpected delays.

parallel approval

A workflow that allows multiple approvers or approval chains to review and approve a document simultaneously rather than sequentially.

parameter

An internal setting or configuration of a machine learning model that is learned from historical data. Also, an input value passed into a calculation, database query, or external query to define its operation or scope.

parent

A hierarchical relationship where the parent record controls, contains, or serves as the template for one or more child records.

parsing

The process of transforming unstructured data into a structured format for AI interpretation and task execution.

part

A single, non-divisible component that is used to build a larger assembly or finished product.

part number

A unique identifier assigned to a specific item or component to ensure it can be accurately identified, tracked, and ordered throughout the supply chain and inventory systems.

partial adjustment

A credit note that adjusts specific lines or amounts on an invoice without cancelling the entire document.

partial confirmation

The ability for a supplier to confirm that they can fulfill only a portion of the order lines for a purchase order.

partial void

The action of cancelling a specific quantity or amount of a receipt without reversing the entire transaction.

partitioning

A method of breaking a complex model into smaller subproblems to improve solve time.

party

A special wrapper variable used to capture details about the entities involved in an agreement.

passenger name record

A unique identification number assigned to a passenger's itinerary that is used to track bookings and unused tickets.

PNR

pay code

A compensation logic that dictates how specific scenarios are calculated and applied to an employee's earnings, such as overtime or bonuses.

pay-from account

The source account from which funds are drawn.

pay-to account

The destination account belonging to a supplier or beneficiary where funds are deposited.

payable

The financial classification that identifies an amount of money owed by a company to its creditors or suppliers for goods and services received.

payment

The action or process of paying someone or something or of being paid.

payment agreement

A definition of prepayments and retainages on requisitions and orders used to track payment expectations and schedules.

payment authorization

A record generated to document that payment has been received from a customer for a batch.

payment card

A physical or digital tool issued by a bank or financial institution that allows the holder to access funds to pay for goods and services.

payment card industry

An organization that processes all types of payment cards, including credit cards, debit cards, ATM cards, and pre-paid cards.

PCI

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard

A set of security standards designed to ensure that all companies that accept, process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment.

PCI DSS

payment channel

The method used to settle the invoice, such as ERP or a specific payment partner.

payment date

The specific date on which the funds for an invoice are transferred or the payment is recorded.

payment execution date

The specific date on which a bank is instructed to process a payment.

payment limit

A system constraint that caps the number of payments allowed per batch or the number of payables allowed per single payment.

payment method

The specific means by which an invoice liability is settled, such as check, credit card, or bank transfer.

payment order reference

An alphanumeric identifier attached to a payment to assist the payee with reconciliation.

payment partner

A third-party financial service provider integrated with the platform to execute money movements.

PP

payment term

The agreed-upon conditions for when a supplier's invoice is due for payment.

payment verification

A process where payments undergo checks against blocking rules, AI outlier detection, and sanction screening before execution.

Paymode-X

A payment network integration that manages supplier bank details and executes premium ACH transfers.

payout payment

The transfer of funds from the money movement partner to the final beneficiary.

per diem

A daily allowance provided to employees to cover living expenses like meals and lodging while traveling for business.

per-app VPN

A secure tunnel connection established specifically for the mobile application to access corporate resources.

performance criteria

The specific metrics used to build supplier scorecards.

performance trend indicator

A visual icon on a scorecard that shows whether a supplier's letter grade has improved, declined, or remained stable.

period

A defined length of time used as the bucket for demand, inventory, and constraints in a model.

periodic evaluation

A screening method that runs daily and analyzes data over a longer timeframe, typically taking 1-3 days to raise an alert.

periodic optimization

The process where shipments are delivered on a pre-established schedule.

permission

A specific right granted to users or roles that define what actions they can perform.

permission inspector

An administrative tool that allows a user to click on UI elements to identify the specific controller and action permission required to use them.

phrase mapping

The process of linking free-form text values provided by suppliers to standard values in the system.

pick

The physical process of retrieving a specific quantity of a part or product from its storage location to fulfill a customer order or a production work order.

pick list

A document or record instructing warehouse staff on which items to retrieve from storage to fulfill an order.

pipe command

A syntax element used within tags or headers to apply specific formatting, validation, or logic to a field.

planned savings

The estimated amount of money expected to be saved from a specific sourcing event.

planner widget

A component that connects to data sources for display and manipulation in an app.

platform

The foundational framework that provides a single base for multiple applications and tools to work together.

plausibility check

A validation process that verifies if an account statement's opening balance matches the previous statement's closing balance.

plugin

An additional software component that can be integrated into an AI platform or framework to extend its functionality.

PO auto pair

The automatic matching of purchase orders with corresponding invoices using artificial intelligence technology.

PO change method

The desired transmission method specifically for purchase order changes.

PO confirmation status

The validation state that identifies whether the purchase order associated with an invoice has been confirmed, which is used to trigger specific approval chains.

PO flip

The process of creating an invoice directly from a purchase order in the Coupa Supplier Portal, automatically copying relevant data.

PO line matching

The process of linking extracted invoice lines to purchase order lines based on criteria like description and price.

policy data

The data defining rules within the supply chain, such as sourcing and production policies.

pool

A set of shipments to be routed based on the origin/mode or destination/mode.

positive pay

A security document generated upon payment release and sent to the bank to whitelist issued checks and prevent fraud.

post approval early pay discount

A type of dynamic discounting where the offer for an early payment is triggered only after an invoice has been fully matched, verified, and approved by the buyer's accounts payable department.

PAEPD

post-audit model

An invoicing compliance model where the supplier issues the invoice and regulatory verification occurs retrospectively during an audit.

posting date

The date a transaction was processed by the bank, used to populate the expense line date for Visa integrations.

potential supplier

A supplier added to the system via custom profile entries who are not yet active or mapped to current spend data.

PowerAuthor

An advanced tool used to create, manage, and edit document templates and business logic.

pre-approved contract

A contract type that allows requisitions created against it to bypass standard approval workflows or management hierarchies.

pre-bidding phase

An initial period in an auction event where suppliers can submit preliminary quotes before the live auction begins.

preapproval

A process allowing employees to request authorization for a budget or specific spend before incurring the expense.

preconfigured page

A page type that comes with specific elements already included for common tasks, such as collecting request details or displaying punchout sites.

preferred currency

The currency in which monetary values are displayed in the user interface for a specific user, based on their user record settings, regardless of the transaction's currency.

prepayment

A payment made to a supplier in advance of the receipt of goods or services or the final invoice.

prescription

An actionable and quantifiable recommendation based on best practices to help improve processes, results, and realize potential savings.

preview card

A visual summary displayed in the chat window that show transaction details like status and amount, allowing users to approve or reject directly.

price per attendee

The calculated cost per person for an expense line, derived by dividing the total amount by the attendee count.

primary contact

The main individual designated for communication for a supplier account, limited to one per record.

pro forma invoice

A preliminary invoice document that can be printed by a picker for a package.

process automator

A tool that allows administrators to create and manage automated workflows for business processes.

procure-to-order

A process where goods are purchased only after a specific customer order or internal requirement is confirmed.

P2O

procure-to-pay

The end-to-end process that spans from requisitioning goods to the final payment of the supplier.

P2P

procurement

The strategic process of sourcing, negotiating, and acquiring goods or services from an external source.

product substitution

A modeling capability that allows demand for a specific product to be fulfilled by a different, designated substitute product to prevent lost sales.

production policy

A manufacturing framework that defines the specific locations and methods used to produce a good.

program

The definition of a business initiative including workflow options and evaluation items.

program health

A dashboard view providing detailed metrics on savings, supplier participation, and funding for active programs.

program workbench

A tool used to enroll objects like suppliers and engagements in enterprise programs.

project

A discrete initiative or work effort that can be used for tracking spend.

project manager

The user responsible for directing the day-to-day activities and deliverables of a statement of work project.

promised date

The specific date a supplier commits to delivering the goods or services defined in a purchase order line.

promised delivery

The number of scheduled delivery lines associated with a single purchase order line.

promised quantity

The specific amount of goods a supplier commits to delivering, which may differ from the requested scheduled quantity.

promised-by dates

The earliest and latest delivery dates committed to by the supplier across all confirmed lines of an order.

promote

The action of moving selected suppliers to the next stage of evaluation in a two-envelope process.

promotional credit

A credit provided to new and existing customers to try capabilities before deciding to purchase additional credits.

prompt

A specific input or instruction given to a language model or AI system to generate a desired output.

prompt history

The record of a user's chat session with Navi, which is available in the chat window for up to eight hours.

public event

A sourcing event made visible to all suppliers on the supplier portal rather than just invited participants.

pull to refresh

A touch gesture used on expense screens to trigger the update of receipt data or extraction status.

punchout

A mechanism that redirects users to a supplier's external website to shop and returns their selected items to the platform for approval.

purchase order

A legally binding document issued by a buyer to a seller indicating types, quantities, and agreed prices for products.

PO

purchase order change

A formal request to modify an issued purchase order, which may trigger a new approval chain and create a PO revision.

PO change

purchasing card

A type of commercial card that allows employees to make business purchases without following traditional procure-to-pay workflows.

Pcard

purchasing classification engine

A tool that automatically populates the commodity field on free-form requisitions based on keywords typed by users.

push funds

A payment model where the customer manually wires funds to the partner to execute a batch.

push notification

A message sent to a mobile device to alert the user of items like pending approvals or delivery updates.