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Vendor Contract Compliance

Definition

The degree to which a supplier adheres to the terms agreed upon in a purchasing contract, including pricing, delivery schedules, and product specifications.

In Detail

Monitoring vendor contract compliance is critical for managing costs. Common compliance issues include price increases not matching contract terms, substitutions without approval, and delivery timing violations. Regular auditing of invoices against contracts can recover 2-5% of annual food spend.

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