Pedidos

Pedidos is the plural form of pedido in Spanish and Portuguese, meaning an order or request for goods, services, or action. In business and everyday life, pedidos refer to the act of asking for something to be provided or delivered under agreed terms. The term encompasses both informal requests and formal procurement documents used in commerce.

In commercial contexts, there are two common types of pedidos: a pedido de venda (sales order) and a pedido de compra (purchase order). A sales order is generated by a seller in response to a customer’s request and initiates fulfillment. A purchase order is issued by a buyer to authorize a supplier to deliver specified goods or services at agreed prices and terms. Both forms trigger downstream processes such as inventory control, invoicing, and fulfillment, and are tracked through order management systems.

Lifecycle and management of pedidos typically include placement, validation, confirmation, processing, picking and packing (for physical goods), shipping or service delivery, and invoicing. Throughout this cycle, orders may be updated, backordered, partially fulfilled, canceled, or returned, depending on inventory levels and customer needs. Effective order tracking and exception handling are essential for timely delivery and customer satisfaction.

In digital environments, pedidos are managed through order management or enterprise resource planning systems that integrate with inventory, payment processing, and logistics. The term also appears outside commerce, referring to requests for services, reservations, or even hospitality orders. Etymologically, pedido derives from pedir, meaning to ask or request, reflecting the action at the core of the concept.