How to make an order
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An order is always made within certain limits or conditions. It is important to find a compromise between one’s own interests and the desires of the supplier of the product / service.
Instruction manual
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Specify your interests and preferences. It will be a mistake to immediately look for offers from suppliers. First complete the “Perfect Order” exercise. Write down all the conditions that interest you - order volume, delivery time, price, calculation terms, quality guarantees, return conditions, additional services, etc.
Careful completion of this exercise will allow you to determine your view on the optimal order - before you familiarize yourself with any offers.
2
Specify circumstances that you would like to avoid. Make a list of undesirable circumstances or conditions. Maybe you do not want to place an order over the Internet, but prefer to communicate with a representative of the supplier. Or never agree to cooperate without a deferred payment.
It is very important to determine your “rules of the game" in advance, and then convey them to future partners. You can always find a supplier who agrees to make concessions and work according to your rules. But for this, you yourself must clearly know what you want or do not want.
This approach will help to avoid conflict and stressful situations when working with new suppliers. Otherwise, you may encounter various surprises.
3
Pre-select the company in which you intend to buy goods / services on order. Usually, companies already have standard delivery contracts. Carefully read the terms of these contracts.
Keep a list of your ideal order. And check on points if all the conditions you need are reflected in the contract. And is there something undesirable for you in this agreement that you determined at the 2nd step.
Make the necessary notes and inserts in the contract. You are now ready to speak with a supplier representative. Similarly, analyze the contracts of other candidates for cooperation.
4
Meet with company representatives. Since you are well prepared, such meetings will not take you much time. Your task is to convey to your potential partner your desires and find out whether they agree to work under such conditions and make appropriate amendments to the contract.
5
Place an order for a company that will provide the closest conditions to your "Perfect Order".
note
Try not to give partners a reason to derogate from the terms of the contract. Observe your obligations and teach your partners to do the same. Let you know as a person who treats himself with due respect. Then your every order will be respected.
Useful advice
Always look for the best supplier. People in companies are changing, market conditions are changing. If yesterday you categorically did not agree, then today they may well compromise. Therefore, keep in touch with other suppliers and bring to their consciousness the desired “rules of the game” for you — one day they will agree.
