The buyer may accept damaged goods if the supplier offers a discount, but if the goods are badly damaged, they may be not salable and in this case the buyer will demand replacement.
If the delay is very long, the buyer may cancel the order, and there may be a great loss to the supplier and the buyer.
Bad, inferior or inadequate packing may cause damage to goods in transit. The buyer may accept damaged goods if the supplier offers a discount, but if the goods are badly damaged, they may be not salable and in this case the buyer will demand replacement.
If the delay is very long, the buyer may cancel the order, and there may be a great loss to the supplier and the buyer.