EB: Early Buy

Overview

The EB (Early Buy) allowance is a negotiated supplier allowance applied to qualifying purchase orders. It is agreed upon in return for providing suppliers with budgeting and planning advantages through early purchasing arrangements.

The Early Buy allowance is negotiated in exchange for supplier budgeting advantages.

How the Allowance Is Applied

• A percentage is applied to the total amount of all purchase orders generated.
• The allowance is negotiated between Walmart and the supplier.
• Its purpose is to provide suppliers with budgeting advantages through early purchasing commitments.

Can You Dispute It?

Yes. Suppliers can dispute the EB Early Buy allowance through APDP.

Conclusion

The EB Early Buy allowance supports early purchasing agreements that benefit supplier budgeting and planning. Suppliers should verify the allowance against their negotiated agreements and use APDP if they need to dispute its application.