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Delivered Duty Paid (DDP)
Incoterm which means that the seller transports the goods, already cleared for import but not unloaded from the vehicle, to the destination. Unlike DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid), the seller is not only responsible for all the costs and risks related to the transport operation, but also assumes the risks and charges associated with the completion of the customs import formalities. The seller is not responsible, however, for unloading the goods from the vehicle which is used to transport them to the agreed destination.
Delivering carrier
The carrier that physically transports the goods.
Delivery
Delivery and distribution.
Delivery conditions
The conditions agreed between the carrier and the customer regarding the delivery of goods and / or services.
Delivery Cycle time
The time interval between the moment an order is received and the moment the goods that comply with this request are delivered.
Delivery Flexibility
The ability of a supplier to meet urgent and unforeseen customer needs. It can be measured as a percentage of urgent requests fulfilled with reference to the variation in the quantity of individual items with respect to the agreed values, the variation in the mix of items compared to what was agreed by contract and modification of the date of shipments.
Delivery Frequency
The number of scheduled deliveries in the unit of time taken as reference (days, weeks, months etc).
Delivery instructions
Document issued by a buyer giving instructions regarding the details of the delivery of the goods ordered.
Delivery note
Document that certifies that a given quantity of goods are leaving the warehouse.
Delivery plan
A plan which is authorized by the sales and technical departments and establishes the quantity per unit of time for the finished product to be shipped.
Delivery Time
The time between an order and delivery
