A Sales Agreement establishes the legal framework for the sale and supply of goods between parties, setting terms for pricing, delivery, and risk transfer. This playbook examines key negotiation points including warranties, payment terms, and remedies for breach.
Why This Matters: Lack of formal change control can lead to unauthorized work, cost overruns, and disagreements over deliverables.
Negotiation strategy
If you're the Company:
Ensure that all change requests are documented and justified. Insist on a clear evaluation process to avoid unnecessary costs.
If you're the Sales Agent:
Prepare to justify the necessity of changes and their impact. Aim for flexibility in timelines to accommodate potential changes.
Essential elements
1
Change Order Request
Formal request for project changes.
2
Evaluation Period
Timeframe to assess change requests.
3
Dispute Resolution
Process for resolving disagreements.
Action framework
ACCEPT
Propose edits when the change process lacks clarity or timelines are too restrictive.
EDIT
Reject clauses that allow changes without mutual agreement or documentation.
ADD
Add language for high-impact changes requiring senior management approval.
PRO TIP
Always document changes and obtain written approval to avoid future disputes.
Example clauses
FAVORABLE
Comprehensive Change Control
"Any party seeking to make a change to the scope, timeline, or budget of the project must submit a written Change Order Request to the other party."
NEUTRAL
Basic Change Request
"Changes to the project may be requested by either party and will be considered in good faith."
UNFAVORABLE
Lack of Control
"Changes can be made at any time without prior approval."
Fallbacks
High-Risk Projects
In high-risk projects, change control must be stringent to prevent scope creep and ensure project viability.
Agile Environments
In agile environments, flexibility is key, but changes should still be documented and agreed upon.
Fixed-Price Contracts
For fixed-price contracts, changes can significantly impact profitability, requiring careful evaluation and approval.
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