Supplier contract

• •Subject: price-list annex, assortment matrix
• •Prices & change procedure: fixed/formula, price-hike notice period
• •Delivery terms: order SLA, late penalties
• •Quality & acceptance: standards, shelf life, claim procedure
• •Payment: deferral (7–30 days), bonuses/retro discounts
• •Returns: defective/unsold goods return terms
• •Marketing: promo participation, campaign compensation
• •Liability and force majeure

Critical for retail: payment deferral (working capital) and unsold-goods return terms. Retro bonuses (volume rebate) are chain-store standard — agree on transparent calculation. Fix price changes with 30+ day notice.