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Tippmann
®
’s sourcing and procurement activities on a worldwide
basis. Our aim is to create a favorable business environment for
both Tippmann and our suppliers that strives for customer satisfaction
in an environment that supports continuously improving costs, quality,
efficiencies, productivity and ultimately, profits.
The value of the supply chain is fully recognized at Tippmann
®
.
Continuous improvement can only be attained through effective
communications, documentation of quality expectations and the
successful implementation of supportive action plans that support
long-term customer loyalty and satisfaction.
Globalization at Tippmann
®
will be achieved through the penetration
of existing and emerging markets with breakthrough technology and
extensive customer partnerships on a global basis.
Tippmann
®
’s leadership position is supported by a flexible, cross-
functional, global organization that responds quickly to customer and
market requirements and that successfully leverages our
manufacturing, distribution and supply chain superiority.
Tippmann
®
recognizes its external production supply base as an
extension of its business and the need for consistent materials
suppliers on a global basis.
Our Global External Production Supplier Network will help to create
value in the supply chain through continuous improvement,
innovation, efficiency and the flexibility to deliver in support of the
needs of our customers.
6.0 SUPPLIER COMMUNICATION TO TIPPMANN
®
Tippmann
®
’s expectations are that all suppliers meet or
exceed the following requirements:
• Supplier communication to Tippmann
®
will be pro-active and will
include notification of any sub contractor issues that could affect
Tippmann
®
or its customers.
• All requests for authorization of any proposed material or process
changes or moves of production locations are submitted in advance
with regard to timing of all issues.
• Early notification of any potential supply/ capacity issues are
communicated to your Tippmann
®
Buyer.
• Contingency Planning Strategies are in place for all manufacturing
facilities that ship to Tippmann
®
.
• Upon completion of a program, the supplier will ensure tooling is
properly stored to prevent damage and is readily available for service
requirements.
• Suppliers must acknowledge that achievement of ZERO DEFECTS
is a fundamental objective for quality and delivery performance.
7.0 CUSTOMS TRADE PARTNERSHIP AGAINST
TERRORISM (C-TPAT)
As a member of C-TPAT, Tippmann
®
is constantly striving to improve
security within our global supply chain, which will ensure timely
delivery of shipments through expedited clearance at U.S. border
crossings and ports of entry.
Tippmann
®
expects that all suppliers outside of the USA are expected
to educate themselves on the requirements of Customs and Border
Protection (CBP-formerly U.S. Customs Service).
8.0 TIPPMANN
®
CUSTOMS IMPORT DOCUMENT
REQUIREMENTS
Basic Invoice Requirements
• Date of shipment
• Name and address of shipper
• Name and address of consignee
• Consignee IRS# - this is mandatory for shipments arriving in the U.S.
• Name and address of sold to party
• Detailed description of the product in English including:
• Tippmann
®
part numbers with description
• Description of each item (“paintball parts” is NOT acceptable)
• Quantity
• Unit price
• Total price per line
• Total invoice cost*
• Type of Currency
• Tippmann
®
Purchase Order number
• Country of Origin (this is the country of manufacture).
• Terms of Sale (ex-works, FOB, CIF, etc.)
• Name of the Customs broker responsible to clear the cargo.
*
Please note that all items require a value for Customs purposes.
Even if the shipment contains no-charge items, samples, returnable
containers, or returned goods, etc. we MUST have a fair market
value for Customs. The invoice should be marked “Value for Customs
Purposes Only”.
Other Requirements
NAFTA**
• Canadian or Mexican origin goods that qualify for NAFTA and are
shipped to the United States, Canada, or Mexico must be accompanied
by a NAFTA Certificate of Origin or have a blanket NAFTA
