The following requirements apply to all Suppliers providing products or services to United Innovations Inc. (UI) d.b.a Valley Etching, Engraving and Design d.b.a FDC Grafix. By accepting a Purchase Order from UI, the Supplier agrees to be bound by the Terms and Conditions specified in the Purchase Order, as well as the requirements outlined in this document.
The Supplier shall notify and obtain approval from UI for changes in product and service, methods, processes, equipment, whenever such changes affect UI orders.
1. Each shipment must be accompanied by one legible copy of the Certification of Conformance (CoC) unless otherwise noted in the Purchase Order. The CoC must be marked with Supplier name, part number, revision, purchase order number, quantity of parts, serial numbers (if applicable), and title and name of authorized Supplier Representative. Material certifications shall show quantitative analysis of each element and physical testing. Traceability for Raw Material is required and shall be retained and provided to UI with product. Failure to comply may result in the rejection of the material.
2. Supplier shall ensure that employees and personnel working on its behalf are competent and trained in accordance with Industry Standards.
3. Suppliers shall hold all information received from UI in confidence and no third-party request for information will be authorized unless approved, in writing, by UI.
4.UI will monitor Suppliers based on on-time delivery and quality. This information is compiled in the Supplier Performance Report (Rev_6-28-2013). Suppliers that fail to achieve "PREFERRED" status may be considered for probation or removal from UI's Approved Supplier List.
5. UI and its customers reserve the right to perform verification and/or validation activities at the Supplier's premises.
6. Design and development control per AS9100 Standards will apply to UI's Suppliers, if specified on our PO
7. Special requirements, critical items, or key characteristics will be specified on PO as applicable.
8. The Supplier shall use a C=0 sampling plan with an AQL of 1 or 100% inspection, unless otherwise specified or agreed upon in writing by UI.
9. The Supplier shall implement a Quality Management System compliant with ISO 9001 standards.
10. The Supplier shall use customer-designated or approved providers if specified on PO.
11. The Supplier shall provide UI notification of nonconforming products, processes, or services and shall obtain UI approval for their disposition.
12. The Supplier shall plan, implement, and control processes, appropriate to the Supplier and the product, for the prevention of counterfeit or suspect counterfeit part use and their inclusion in product(s) delivered to UI.
13. Suppliers shall notify UI of any change in ownership, management, or location. Supplier shall also notify UI of any product or process change. Such changes are subject to UI approval.
14. Suppliers shall flow down to Sub-Tier Suppliers all applicable requirements as required by the purchase order either specifically or by reference.
15. When specified on PO, Supplier shall provide test specimens for inspection/verification, investigation and/or auditing purposes.
16. Unless otherwise specified on PO, Supplier shall retain any documentation associated with the PO for a minimum of 10 years.
17. Suppliers shall allow the right of access by UI, their customers, and regulatory authorities to applicable areas of the Suppliers facility and to applicable documentation.
18. Suppliers shall be committed to the highest standards of ethics and business conduct. Suppliers must comply with the law, honor commitments, act in good faith, and be accountable. Suppliers must maintain full compliance with all laws and regulations applicable to the operation of the business and customer relationships. Suppliers will avoid involvement in activities that may be perceived as a conflict-of interest. Supplier will respect the legitimate proprietary rights and intellectual property rights of customers and Suppliers and take proper care to protect sensitive information, including confidential, proprietary and personal information.
19. Suppliers will support product safety by ensuring robust management of special requirements, critical items and key characteristics. If there are concerns with respect to product safety, Supplier will communicate them to UI. If there is a concern at the Supplier's premises with respect to safety during the manufacture of the product, Supplier will notify its own employees of the concern and whenever possible, mitigate the concern. Supplier will ensure that employees and personnel working on its behalf are aware of: A. Their contribution to product or service conformity B. Their contribution to product safety C. The importance of ethical behavior
20. Products on this order having a shelf life or age control require submitting MSD Sheets, date of manufacture, and date of expiration, as appropriate. Unless otherwise specified in PO, 75% of the shelf life shall remain for products on this order