Minimum order value, or MOV, is the lowest monetary amount a supplier will accept for an order. It can apply alongside a minimum order quantity and may be measured before freight, tax or other charges.
| Area | What to record |
|---|---|
| Decision | Confirm the currency, products that can be combined, calculation basis and whether the threshold applies per order, shipment, location or period. |
| Evidence | Record the threshold, currency, exclusions, exception approval and any surcharge used when an order falls below it. |
| Watch point | MOV controls value while MOQ controls quantity. A buyer may satisfy one and still fail the other. |
When the term matters
Confirm the currency, products that can be combined, calculation basis and whether the threshold applies per order, shipment, location or period.
Checks before approval
Record the threshold, currency, exclusions, exception approval and any surcharge used when an order falls below it.
MOV controls value while MOQ controls quantity. A buyer may satisfy one and still fail the other.
