Order Change

Order Change refers to the act of modifying certain terms of an original order by the buyer or seller after the sales contract is signed but before the goods are shipped, due to market changes, production issues, specification adjustments, etc. Common changes include quantity, price, delivery time, packaging, payment terms, destination, etc. It is often used in long-term cooperative customer relationships or custom product orders. Precautions: Changes must be confirmed in writing by both parties, otherwise it may constitute a breach of contract; when a letter of credit is involved, the LC terms must be amended promptly to avoid discrepancies; if production or procurement has already started, changes may result in additional costs, and the responsible party must be clarified. Unlike 'Order Cancellation', a change retains the basis of the original order and only adjusts part of the content; it is often used interchangeably with 'Order Modification', but 'change' emphasizes adjustment at the formal contract level. Foreign trade practitioners should establish a change management process, record communication traces, and prevent disputes.