1. Definition of Order Letters
The quotations are the ‘offer’ made by the seller and the order through a letter is the ‘acceptance’ of the offer. This offer is the link which establishes a legal relation between the seller and the buyer and therefore buyer can purchases and seller can sell goods or services. Simply, a letter of order is an instruction from a buyer to a” seller to supply goods or services.
In broad, sense, an order letter is a letter which carries messages to the seller requesting him to send the specified goods on stated terms and conditions agreed upon previously.
Such a letter includes product related information like quantity, value, date of shipment, terms of sale, payment system and other^ While drafting an order letter, the buyer must make order in a clear, complete and accurate way so that it may be correctly understood and promptly executed by the seller or producer.
Example of Order Letters :
Mancini Kitchen Equipment
Troy D. Mancini
4220 Straford Park
Harold, KY 41635
Harold, KY 41635
Dear Mr. Mancini,
We would like to purchase twenty two (22) individual stand mixers (Model #43423), all in the color red.
We would like you to charge this purchase to the preexisting account that we have with you, business account #543234.
We hope to receive this order no later than Friday, November 11th, 2009. Attached to this letter please find our preferred shipping method and receiving address.
Please confirm that you received this order by calling us at 232-231-4563 anytime during business hours, Monday to Friday.
Thank you for your cooperation
Keller Kitchen Co.
2. Definition of Complaining Letters
A Complaint letter is a request for an adjustment. In other words, it is a letter that describes about the damage; errors or mistakes happened to the delivered goods and therefore claims for compensation is known to be a complaint letter.
In modern age, the chain of business is not limited within the boundary of country. As business is expanding, its complexities are also increasing. So, mistake or fault is not a strange matter in the arena of business. There may be wrong delivery of goods shipment of obsolete, poor quality or underweight goods, faulty packing, delivery after the specified date and other damages to the goods shipped. In the above cases, buyer is supposed to suffer financial loss and therefore he has every reason to complaint to the seller demanding compensation. Hence a letter is used to serve such purpose is called complaint letter.
To draft such a letter, buyer must have valid grounds to explain that he has suffered financial loss or otherwise there will be misunderstanding which may damage business relation buyer requires special care with the art of convincing the seller. Clarity and courtesy are the important factors to write a letter of complaint. The complaint should be made politely without showing any sign of anger.
Example of Complaining Letters :
TRANS-WORLD LIGHTING
Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka-1212
Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka-1212
5th March, 04
Manager
Sales & Service Division LIGHTING WORLD LTD.
Tongi, Gazipur,
Sales & Service Division LIGHTING WORLD LTD.
Tongi, Gazipur,
Sub: Complaint for Goods received in a damaged condition
Dear Sir,
Many thanks for your prompt delivery of the ordered Tube lights. Unfortunately, on opening the cartoon, we found 100 cartoons of Tube lights in a damaged condition. We are not sure whether the damage has been caused by poor handling or wrong packing.
While placing the order, I clearly mentioned that we required these goods quickly and to be handled ‘with care’ while delivery. Although we received such goods in time but 100 cartoons damaged goods caused serious problems to the need of our valued customers.
Please take back 100 cartoons damaged goods and provide replacement before 15th Mach, 04 to enable us to satisfy our customers need.
We are looking forward to hear you with the said replacement.
Yours faithfully
M. Hafiz
Sales Manager
Trans-World Lighting
Sales Manager
Trans-World Lighting
3. Example of Complaining letters
CV Indah Pertmata 75
Jl. Muara Kerang
Irian Jaya, Jaya Pura 20001
Dear Sir,
We are very sorry that the shipment of goods No. 34P that you received on Nov 11, 2016 was defective. We understand your disappointment and appreciate the inconvenience this must have caused your organization and the logistics problems that ensued.
There is no question that the product we shipped did not meet the very high standards our customers have come to expect and should continue to demand.
In our effort to improve the overall quality of our products, we used a new composite material for your order. We have since returned to the original recipe and can assure you that we are in the process of completing more thorough testing and development.
I can promise you that the highest quality standards will be met in the future because protecting our reputation for delivering the best product on the market is a key priority for us. Again, I apologize for our mistake and regret any inconvenience caused as a result.
We have already brought in additional staff to expedite the production of a replacement order and guarantee its delivery by the end of this week. We have also asked our shippers to pick up the defective product prior to delivery of the new shipment, in order to free up your warehouse space.
We look forward to continuing the mutually beneficial relationship that our two companies have shared over the last two years.
If there is anything else that we can do to minimize your inconvenience in regard to this matter, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
PT. Binaman Sejahtera
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