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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Business term "back order"

Hi:

In the following business situation, what does the word back-order imply? Does it imply that the supplier cannot make delivery since there is no inventory or it implies other reasons for which the order cannot be filled and the customers have to be prepared to wait for some time. Please kindly explain. It's best to give an example.

Thanks!

Xin Yan

China

letter, as follows:

Notice of Back-Ordered Item


Dear

We received your order for (item and number) and wish to
thank you.

This item is presently back-ordered and we are unable to
send it to you immediately. If, due to this unfortunate
delay, you would like to cancel your order, please send us
a note to that effect. Otherwise, you can expect delivery
in approximately Emotion: time.

Please accept our apology for this delay.
  

Top answer

It is simply not in stock (not in the current inventory), and they have had to order it from their supplier, so there will be a delay in delivery.

— Mister Micawber

  • It is simply not in stock (not in the current inventory), and they have had to order it from their supplier, so there will be a delay in delivery.
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It is simply not in stock (not in the current inventory), and they have had to order it from their supplier, so there will be a delay in delivery.
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