# Call-off delivery

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Under a call-off delivery arrangement, a buyer places a blanket order with a supplier, fixing a total quantity and a validity period; the buyer then releases specific consignments on a flexible, as-needed basis without issuing a separate purchase order each time.

Under a call-off delivery arrangement, a buyer places a blanket order with a supplier, fixing a total quantity and a validity period; the buyer then releases specific consignments on a flexible, as-needed basis without issuing a separate purchase order each time. Call-off instructions are transmitted electronically – typically via EDI or a supplier portal – and the supplier keeps the contracted volume available for retrieval. This model underpins just-in-time supply chains, where manufacturers pull component batches in small, frequent quantities matched to actual production demand. Administrative workload drops significantly compared with individual purchase orders, though the model depends on accurate demand forecasting from the buyer's side. Call-off deliveries are standard practice in automotive supply chains, spare-parts distribution, and high-volume series production.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call-off_contract](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call-off_contract)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
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| Term | Call-off delivery |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 121 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call-off_contract |

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