Open-book contract

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What is open-book contract?

A type of agreement where the supplier provides the buyer with full visibility into costs, including materials, labor, overhead, and profit margins. The buyer and supplier collaborate on cost management, often with agreed-upon targets or incentives for efficiency.

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