Supplier Information

P.O. Exceptions

PO Exceptions

PO exceptions are now consistent across APAC, Greater China, Japan, Emerging, Europe, LATAM and US/CAN Theaters, globally. Refer to the below PO Exceptions guidelines for all theaters/localities.


  • Business Travel Related Expenses
    (Air, Auto Rental, Ground Travel, Hotel/Lodging, Parking, Tolls, Visa, Passport, Consulate Fees, etc.)
  • Corporate Contributions Expenses
  • Dues and Subscriptions Expenses
    (Business Affiliations)
  • Educational Seminars, Classes, Meetings, Conferences, Symposiums Expenses
    (Individual)
  • Legal Services Expenses
  • Rental or Lease Expenses of land or buildings
  • Postage, Freight, Shipping and Warehousing Charges
  • Temporary Employees Expenses
    (Excluding Japan, Europe and Emerging where Purchase Orders are REQUIRED)
  • Utilities Expenses
    (Electric, Gas, Telecommunications, etc.)
  • Moving/Relocation Expenses
    (Excluding Italy where a Purchase Order is REQUIRED)
  • Banking, Insurance, Investments, Securities and Tax Expenses
  • HR Benefits Expenses
    (Fringe, Medical, Leased Vehicles - For Fringe and Medical - Excludes US and Canada where Purchase Orders are REQUIRED)

If you have questions, please contact Marvin Bishop (mbishop@cisco.com)