Many manufacturers implement P-Card programs to allow assigned employees to purchase goods and services without having to request the purchases through traditional purchasing processes like purchase requisitions and purchase orders. P-Card programs reduce purchasing time as well as administrative costs.
When implementing P-Card programs, guidelines are usually established to ensure the success of the program. Guidelines often include spending limit amounts, an outline of employees authorized to purchase goods and services with a P-Card, measures to prevent fraud, and other important rules to ensure the success of the program.