Common use of Discretionary Changes Clause in Contracts

Discretionary Changes. Either Party may from time to time request a change to the Specifications or Manufacturing Process that does not constitute a Required Change, including, but not limited to, changes to the existing Products, Product line extensions, changes in Product labeling or changes to the existing or additional packaging (each, a “Discretionary Change”). In the event that a Party requests a Discretionary Change, the Parties shall meet and discuss the proposed Discretionary Change in accordance with Section 4.5(a) or at such other times as the Parties reasonably agree. Any analytical improvements shall be considered Discretionary Changes unless requested or required by any Governmental Authority in which case such improvements shall be considered a Required Change. In the event that the Parties agree to a Discretionary Change, the Party requesting such Discretionary Change shall be responsible for all incremental costs incurred to implement such Discretionary Change and which costs may include, costs of capital equipment and process upgrades and of obsolescence of Materials, goods-in-process, and finished goods not suitable for use in the business or operations of Manufacturer or any of its Affiliates; provided, however, that Purchaser’s liability for such reimbursement shall be limited to levels of inventory that are consistent with the most recent Rolling Forecast. Any costs subject to reimbursement pursuant to this Section 4.4(c) shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.4(d).

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Contract Manufacturing and Supply Agreement (AbbVie Inc.), Finished Goods Manufacturing and Supply Agreement (AbbVie Inc.)

Discretionary Changes. Either Party may from time to time request a change to the Specifications or Manufacturing Packaging Process that does not constitute a Required Change, including, but not limited to, changes to the existing Products, Product line extensions, changes in Product labeling or changes to the existing or additional packaging (each, a “Discretionary Change”). In the event that a Party requests a Discretionary Change, the Parties shall meet and discuss the proposed Discretionary Change in accordance with Section 4.5(a) or at such other times as the Parties reasonably agree. Any analytical improvements shall be considered Discretionary Changes unless requested or required by any Governmental Authority in which case such improvements shall be considered a Required Change. In the event that the Parties agree to a Discretionary Change, the Party requesting such Discretionary Change shall be responsible for all incremental costs incurred to implement such Discretionary Change and which costs may include, costs of capital equipment and process upgrades and of obsolescence of Materials, goods-in-process, and finished goods not suitable for use in the business or operations of Manufacturer Packager or any of its Affiliates; provided, however, that Purchaser’s liability for such reimbursement shall be limited to levels of inventory that are consistent with the most recent Rolling Forecast. Any costs subject to reimbursement pursuant to this Section 4.4(c) shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.4(d).

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Packaging Services Agreement (AbbVie Inc.)