Volumenrabatt
Volumenrabatt, commonly known as volume discount, is a pricing arrangement in which the unit price of a product or service decreases as the quantity purchased increases. It is a common practice in German-speaking markets and in international trade, used to reward larger orders, improve inventory turnover, and reduce handling costs per unit.
Discounts can be cumulative, applying across multiple orders over a period, or non-cumulative, applying only to
Suppliers set thresholds and publish a price schedule. Buyers benefit by lower unit costs as they purchase
Benefits for buyers include reduced unit cost; for sellers, increased average order size and customer loyalty.
To implement effectively, define clear bands, communicate terms, and ensure discounting is predictable and profitable. Align