Standing Orders

Standing Orders

Standing orders are directives issued by an organization to its employees that outline the courses of action to be taken in routine situations. They are usually in the form of written documents, but may also be verbal. Standing orders usually detail who is authorized to take certain actions and under what circumstances, but may also specify the types of products or services that can be procured.

In many organizations, standing orders are issued by the procurement department and apply to all employees. In others, standing orders may be issued by individual managers and only apply to their direct reports. In either case, standing orders should be reviewed and updated on a regular basis to ensure they remain relevant and effective.