6. Negotiation Contractually Related Issues (Pg 551) Type of contract (1) Fixed price or lump sum (2) Cost reimbursable (3) Unit price Use of sub-contractors Liability of sub-contractors Ownership of jigs, tools, moulds, etc. Charges for use of patents need by supplier/purchaser Confidentiality and restraint of trade issues Payments in advance Sharings of savings due to improved design/production Changes to specifications and designs Milestone payments Disposal of surplus material Environmental issues Health and safety issues Inspection rights Conditions, warranties and guarantees Force majeure Dispute of resolution Non-compensatible delays Legal charges Cancellation rights Right of audit and openbook agreements Set of rights Some Contractually Related Negotiation Issues
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10. The Buyer’s Negotiation Position will be Strong If: Negotiation Demand is not urgent Suppliers are keen for the business Buyer is in a monosponistic position Demand can be met by alternatives/substitutes Make and buy options are available Buyer has a reputation for fair dealing Buyer has excellent supply market intelligence
11. Negotiation Who is to negotiate? The venue Intelligence gathering Negotiation objectives Strategy Tactics Conducting dummy runs Pre-negotiation Considerations
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19. Negotiation Introductions, agenda agreement and rules of procedure Ascertaining the negotiation range Agreement of common goals Identification and removal of barriers Agreement and closure Stages of a Negotiation