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.
Minimum Order Value (MOV): what the sourcing record should show
| 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 does Minimum Order Value (MOV) matter?
Confirm the currency, products that can be combined, calculation basis and whether the threshold applies per order, shipment, location or period.
What should buyers check before approving Minimum Order Value (MOV)?
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.
