In most cases, creating a new department is the best way to add structure to a company’s purchasing process. Branches should rarely be used outside of different physical office locations, or instances where completely different groups of users are involved in managing separate procurement processes.

Because branches operate as their own entities, including separate integration settings and purchase order numbering, they should be used sparingly in most companies.

If additional clarification on the functional differences between branches and departments is required, please contact your Tradogram onboarding and account specialist for consultation.

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