HSBC Group is transitioning to a full PO compliance operating model and therefore all HSBC Group requisition requests should reference a PO number generated by Fusion (HSBC Group's purchasing system).  Some suppliers have approved exception status* whereby a PO is not mandatory (this must be pre-agreed by HSBC Group); they are able to join the network and submit non PO Invoices through Tradeshift for approval and payment.



* In Germany, all suppliers have an approved exception status due to Purchase Order/’PO Flip’ processing not being available currently.