Sentence examples for upfront supplier from inspiring English sources

"Safeway could be recording some of its upfront supplier payments as rebates against cost of goods, before the promotional event has occurred, rather than as part of its deferred income on the balance sheet," he noted in the report.

Retailers without credit insurance have to pay funds upfront to suppliers, which is a heavy burden.

"Philip undertook to deal with the trade credit insurers [who ensure that retailers do not have to pay suppliers upfront for goods] and he did not do that.

Focusing on B2B companies, Fundbox helps vendors and suppliers upfront by advancing money on invoices with longer payment terms -- say 30 or 60-day net -- so they don't run out of cash while waiting on cash.

If vendors and factors become wary of Sears's creditworthiness, the retailer may have to pay suppliers cash upfront for goods, which could be a huge drain on liquidity.

Without insurance, electrical suppliers sought payment upfront or asked for a legal claim, called "retention of title", so stock could be returned in the event of administration.

That would bolster confidence and perhaps persuade suppliers not to demand upfront cash payments for their goods.

Under the government's "green deal", energy suppliers will meet the upfront cost of insulation in return for an annual charge.

It also introduced risk-sharing, by persuading customers and suppliers to offer some money upfront.

Despite decades-long relationships with his family, suppliers have started demanding cash upfront in lieu of letters of credit for shipments that take three months to arrive.

After a shock profit warning in June, its cashflow problems were exacerbated by nervous suppliers and by subcontractors demanding upfront payment.