Commercial forms – such as quotations, purchase orders and invoices – and associated terms and conditions are ubiquitous in the supply chain and often the only contract that exists.
While managing interruptions in supply chains, labor shortages, price increases and economic uncertainty, buyers and sellers alike should revisit their sales documents to ensure those documents contain strong terms protecting their respective interests.
Commercial forms – such as quotations, purchase orders and invoices – and associated terms and conditions are ubiquitous in the supply chain and often the only contract that exists between a buyer and seller.
With disruptions affecting every aspect of the supply chain, companies are increasingly encountering legal arguments offered to justify a failure to meet supply obligations.
Raw materials are becoming increasingly scarce, and your capacity to fill orders is declining. What can you do to weather the storm? Carefully review and triage existing contracts, keep customers informed, and know your rights and obligations in the event you cannot deliver.