Delivery Requirements

　

AWIE requires suppliers to target 100% on-time delivery. On-time delivery is a major component of AWIE's measurement of the supplier's performance. Suppliers are required to notify AWIE in writing within 1 business day in the event of anticipated delays in manufacture of product for which a purchase order has been placed. Such notification shall include identification of the root cause and supplier's corrective action plan.

There is no such thing as backorders & replacement to AWIE; these are lost sales to both AWIE and our suppliers. If we cannot deliver on-time, our customers know someone who can. Our goal is to provide 100% on-time delivery to our customers and use this as a competitive advantage. The results are increased sales for all of us.

Delivery dates are based on the requirements set by the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system using our Marketing Department's forecast. Deliveries are set according to leadtime, order minimums and inventory levels. Should a supplier's lead-time change, notify AWIE's purchasing department as soon as possible to minimize the impact.

While AWIE promotes on-time delivery, we do not promote stocking excess inventory to cover delivery requirements. Excess inventory is costly to all. Instead of stocking inventory, AWIE encourages the implementation of Just-In-Time and Lean Six-Sigma as a means of providing reduced lead-times.

Delivery Performance Measurement

AWIE tracks supplier delivery performance and makes purchasing decisions based partly on on-time deliveries. AWIE's on-time delivery window is 5 working days early and 0 days late. Late deliveries are rated more negatively than the early deliveries. Consideration must be given to transit times, customs inspection and/or holidays. Should a supplier have reason to believe a delivery will not be made on the scheduled due dates, AWIE shall be notified immediately.