COMPANY LETTERHEAD
{{company_name}}
{{company_address}}
Phone: {{phone}}
Email: {{email}}
Website: {{website}}
DATE
{{date}}
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Customer Name: {{customer_name}}
Customer Address: {{customer_address}}
Order Number: {{order_number}}
SUBJECT
NOTICE OF BACK-ORDERED ITEM - Order Number: {{order_number}}
BODY
Dear {{customer_name}},
This letter serves to inform you that an item included in your recent order, {{order_number}}, placed on {{order_date}}, is currently out of stock and on back-order.
The specific item(s) affected is/are:
Item Name: {{item_name}}
Product Code: {{product_code}}
Quantity Ordered: {{quantity_ordered}}
Original Expected Ship Date: {{original_ship_date}}
EXPECTED DELIVERY DATE
We anticipate receiving new stock for this item by approximately {{new_estimated_arrival_date}}. As soon as the item is received in our warehouse, it will be prepared for shipment to you without delay. You will receive a separate notification with tracking information once your back-ordered item has shipped.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this delay may cause and appreciate your understanding.
OPTIONS (OPTIONAL)
You have the following options regarding your back-ordered item:
1. Wait for the back-ordered item: Your order will remain active, and we will ship the item as soon as it becomes available.
2. Substitute with an alternative: If you would like to explore alternative products that are currently in stock, please contact our customer service team at {{customer_service_phone}} or {{customer_service_email}}.
3. Cancel the back-ordered item: If you wish to cancel this specific back-ordered item from your order, please inform us, and we will process a refund for the item.
Please let us know your preferred option by {{response_date}}.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our customer service department at {{customer_service_phone}} or reply to this email at {{email}}.
Thank you for your patience and continued business.
SIGNATURE
Sincerely,
{{your_name}}
{{your_title}}
{{company_name}}
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