In addition, it should be noted that importers usually establish long-term relationships with their suppliers, sometimes even partnerships, and are often committed to long-term contracts whereby orders are placed months before actual delivery.
Pealegi peaks märkima, et importijad loovad pikaajalised suhted oma tarnijatega, mõnikord isegi partnerluse, ja on sageli sõlminud pikaajalisi lepinguid, kus tellimused on esitatud mitmeid kuid enne üleandmist.