Specialist seminar on standard terms in German grain trade & contract law in agricultural trade
Deepen your knowledge of contract processing in accordance with the standard terms and conditions in the German grain trade. These conditions, which have governed the trade in agricultural products for over 90 years, have now also become relevant in the food industry.
The standard terms and conditions are applied between farmers, collectors, wholesalers and processors and guarantee smooth contract processing. They can also be used as a basis for other transactions involving agricultural goods. Delivery times, associated deadlines, replacement deliveries and delivery failures are regulated. The aim of this seminar is to familiarize you with the essential and critical provisions by means of basic contracts and thus prevent errors in everyday business. With the help of practice-oriented case studies, you will be optimally prepared for realistic situations in your company.
Seminar content:
- General provisions: Introduction to Incoterms, BGB and HGB as the basis for all contracts and as an integral part of the contract or contract bill.
- Contract law & contract drafting: How a precisely formulated contract avoids misunderstandings and which elements should be included in an effective contract.
- Types of contracts: Different types of commodity supply contracts and how to choose the right type of contract for different business scenarios.
- Supply and purchase contracts: Deeper insights into contract initiation provisions, their importance and application in practice.
- Quantity and quality regulations: How to effectively specify quantities and quality in contracts and why this is critical to cost efficiency.
- Dealing with quality deficiencies: Strategies for responding effectively to quality defects, including legal action and negotiation tactics.
- Grace period and non-performance: Best practices and legal considerations for breach of contract or late delivery.
- Payment methods: An overview of accepted forms of payment, their advantages and disadvantages and tips for an effective dunning process
- Fob/Cif Special Terms and Conditions An in-depth look at these special trading terms, their application and importance in international trade.
- Risk management in agricultural trade: How to identify potential risks and develop strategies to minimize them.
- Case studies and discussions: Analysis of real business cases to reinforce and put into practice the concepts learned in the seminar.
