Supplier Payment Planner
Turn your order into a dated schedule: when to verify, when to pay the deposit, when to demand documents and when to release the balance — built from your lead times.
Frequently asked questions
What is the standard payment structure for supplier orders?
The most common B2B structure is 30% deposit on order confirmation and 70% balance against shipping documents (bill of lading). It balances the supplier's need for working capital with the buyer's need for shipment proof before full payment.
When should the deposit actually be paid?
After verification, not before: confirm the supplier's registry record and account-name match first, then pay the deposit against a signed pro-forma invoice. The planner builds verification into step one for exactly that reason.
How do I time payments around production and shipping?
Work backward from when you need the goods: subtract shipping time (3–6 weeks by sea from Asia), the production window, and settlement time for each payment. The planner turns your lead times into dated milestones you can share with your finance team.
What protects the balance payment?
Release it against documents — bill of lading at minimum, plus inspection certificates for machinery or Certificates of Analysis for regulated goods. Escrow-style release automates the protection: funds move only when the evidence is presented.
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