Flat Scheme
A trade scheme offering a fixed per-unit discount regardless of order quantity, simple, predictable, and easy to communicate.
Full definition
A flat scheme gives the buyer a fixed discount per unit, for example, Rs 2 off per kg of atta, regardless of whether the order is 100 kg or 10,000 kg. Flat schemes are the simplest and most common type of trade scheme in Indian distribution because they are easy to understand, easy to communicate, and easy to reconcile.
Brands use flat schemes to maintain price competitiveness during a competitor push, to reward distributors for handling special SKUs, or to support new product listings. Unlike slab-based schemes, flat schemes do not drive larger orders, they just reduce the effective price uniformly.
In a scheme engine, flat schemes are configured with four parameters: discount amount, eligible SKUs, eligible buyers, and validity period. The discount auto-applies on the invoice line.
Real-world example
A ghee brand runs a flat scheme of Rs 10 off per kg for the full month of October, every litre ordered gets the discount.
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Applicable industries
This term is relevant across the following SpireStock-supported industries.
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