Slutleverans

Slutleverans is a Swedish term used in logistics, procurement, and project management to denote the final delivery of goods or services to a customer, marking the completion of the delivery scope defined by a contract or agreement. It usually signals that the supplier has fulfilled the agreed-upon obligations related to delivery, and, depending on the contract, ownership and risk may transfer to the buyer at this point.

The concept is common across multiple sectors, including construction, manufacturing, engineering, and large-scale procurement. It often serves as a milestone in project plans and invoices, and is closely linked to acceptance, commissioning, and handover activities. The exact meaning and consequences of slutleverans are defined in the contract and can vary by industry and jurisdiction.

Typical features of a slutleverans process include agreeing on a delivery schedule, transporting and placing the items at the designated site or location, conducting quality inspections, performing any necessary installation or commissioning, and carrying out acceptance testing with the customer. A formal acceptance or handover document is issued, and any deviations or non-conformities are recorded in an acceptance report. Once final acceptance is granted, warranties may start, and remaining financial settlements, such as final payments or release of retainage, are often triggered.

In practice, slutleverans emphasizes clear criteria for completion, documented acceptance, and alignment with contractual terms. It is advisable for buyers and suppliers to define acceptance criteria, diagnostic tests, and documentation requirements explicitly to avoid disputes at the end of a project or delivery phase.