ORDER PLACEMENT LETTER
An order is a request for something to be made,
supplied, or served.
Some companies have their own printed forms for
placing orders.
An order placement letter should be written very
clearly and accurately, including the complete
description of the good required, quantities, price,
catalogue number, delivery requirements, and the
terms, and the terms of payment as agreed by both
the parties.
,• The letters which contain a formal request for
the supply of goods and services are termed
as Order Letters.
• An order letter is commonly addressed to a
seller, a manufacturer, or any supplier of
goods and services.
• An order letter serves the purpose of a
‘Contract of Sale’ for the buyer and the seller.
• The Objective is to provide the vendor with
detailed instructions for fulfilling an order.
• It also serves as a legal record of the
transaction and, consequently, should be
written with care.
, Placing Orders
After you acept a quotation, the next step is
to order the goods. The following steps
need to keep in mind:
1. Place a clear and firm order
2. To give a detailed, accurate, and
complete description of the items you wish
to buy. Mention the size, colour, quality,
make and reference to catalogue or
identification number, if any.
3. To specify the quantity you want. State
the price per unit of item.
4. Indicate the mode and terms of payment.
5. The mode of transport
An order is a request for something to be made,
supplied, or served.
Some companies have their own printed forms for
placing orders.
An order placement letter should be written very
clearly and accurately, including the complete
description of the good required, quantities, price,
catalogue number, delivery requirements, and the
terms, and the terms of payment as agreed by both
the parties.
,• The letters which contain a formal request for
the supply of goods and services are termed
as Order Letters.
• An order letter is commonly addressed to a
seller, a manufacturer, or any supplier of
goods and services.
• An order letter serves the purpose of a
‘Contract of Sale’ for the buyer and the seller.
• The Objective is to provide the vendor with
detailed instructions for fulfilling an order.
• It also serves as a legal record of the
transaction and, consequently, should be
written with care.
, Placing Orders
After you acept a quotation, the next step is
to order the goods. The following steps
need to keep in mind:
1. Place a clear and firm order
2. To give a detailed, accurate, and
complete description of the items you wish
to buy. Mention the size, colour, quality,
make and reference to catalogue or
identification number, if any.
3. To specify the quantity you want. State
the price per unit of item.
4. Indicate the mode and terms of payment.
5. The mode of transport
