Definicja trade-off zone

The second of three delivery schedule time zones defined in a scheduling agreement.

With the firm zone, the trade-off zone determines the degree to which schedule lines represent a binding order, or purchase commitment.

Like the firm zone, the trade-off zone is specified in days.

If the orderer cancels a schedule line that is in this zone, the vendor can invoice for the cost of input materials purchased to manufacture the scheduled quantity, but not for production costs. Schedule lines in this zone are less binding than in the firm zone.