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Inventory Call-off

A framework agreement locks in annual volume, pricing, and general terms—but not the exact weekly shipment schedule.

Last updated: 8 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abruf_(Vertragsrecht)

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A framework agreement locks in annual volume, pricing, and general terms—but not the exact weekly shipment schedule. The call-off (or inventory call-off) is how the buyer triggers actual deliveries within that framework: a formal instruction to ship a specific quantity by a set date (typically within 48–72 hours). The mechanism creates predictability for the supplier (aggregated call-offs per week or month become a production schedule) while preserving flexibility for the buyer (no forced bulk purchase). Call-offs are transmitted via EDI, email, or supplier portal; they often carry minimum and maximum quantity limits per call, and contracts usually specify penalties for missed deliveries or under-fulfilled call-offs. This system is standard in automotive, industrial supply, and retail vendor arrangements.

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