Frame Agreements & Scheduled Deliveries

What this service is

In volatile markets and with long lead times, it can be beneficial to secure critical components for 6–24 months. With frame agreements, we secure price and quantity and deliver flexibly based on your call-off schedule.

Key features

• Secure prices & quantities for defined periods
• Pre-stocking / holding inventory (if required)
• Call-off deliveries as needed
• Predictable supply & reduced procurement risk

Suitable for

• Recurring demand over 6–24 months
• Volatile market and price situations
• Long lead times on critical parts
• Securing production and project plans

We align the structure (term, call-off model, stocking, quality/testing) individually with you — matching your risk and planning profile.

Process

• 1
  Define demand (MPNs, volumes, schedule, target dates)
• 2
  Set up delivery & call-off model
• 3
  Agree commercial terms and frame agreement
• 4
  Source and stock agreed quantities
• 5
  Call-off deliveries as needed incl. coordination and documentation

Quality & risk mitigation

Quality remains central even for scheduled deliveries. Depending on end use, we can define inspection scope and optional third-party testing to reduce risk.

• ESD-safe handling & structured processes
• Documentation (as available) & transparent alignment
• Optional: independent test lab for critical applications