GLOBAL SUPPLIER MANUAL
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ANDERSON POWER GLOBAL SUPPLIER MANUAL First Edition January 2023

Global Supplier Manual

Global Supplier Manual

Global Supplier Manual

Global Supplier Manual 1.0 Introduction Anderson Power strives to be the preferred OEM provider of the safest and most reliable high power density interconnect solutions. For more information about Anderson Power, visit our website. 1.1 Supplier Manual Goals & Scope The purpose of this manual is to communicate Anderson Power’s requirements and expectations to suppliers of components, subcomponents, tooling, and capital equipment. Anderson Power relies on our supply base to successfully deliver on our brand promise. We will only be successful if our suppliers can consistently produce...

Global Supplier Manual • Compliance to latest IEC/ISO version required, unless otherwise specified, for all suppliers and their manufacturing sites. • TS 16949 compliance will reduce need for regular audits by Anderson Power. • Aspire to have all supplying sites to have ISO 14001 environmental management systems according to the latest edition or equivalent. • Aspire to have all supplying sites to have ISO 45001 safety management systems according to the latest edition or equivalent. 1.3 Supplier Code of Conduct Anderson Power has a long history of financial stability, dating back to our...

Global Supplier Manual In return, suppliers are expected to: • Maintain the confidentiality of information provided by Anderson Power. • Conduct business ethically, without attempt to influence through gifts, entertainment or favors that would create a conflict of interest. • Advise Anderson Power of product and process technology alternatives that would improve the purchase value. • Partner with Anderson Power to produce sustainable products using environmentally sustainable materials and processes. 1.5 Sustainability At Anderson Power, we strive to do the best for our environment, our...

Global Supplier Manual Conflict Minerals Notice Anderson Power is dedicated to sourcing materials from suppliers that uphold the same values expressed in our code of ethics, which includes the respect of human rights which is a foundation of the Conflict Minerals Act. Anderson Power fully expects suppliers to cooperate with us and to provide information to support these efforts. Any Anderson Power supplier that does not provide us or a 3rd party acting on behalf of Anderson Power complete and accurate information in an acceptable format for the applicable reporting period or that provides...

Global Supplier Manual 2.0 Doing Business with Anderson Power Anderson Power seeks long-term relationships with supplier partners who share our goal of creating a sustainable high value supply chain to support our customers and the end user market. This value focus includes purchasing the right technology components and materials, delivered on-time and with high quality. We seek collaborative relationships with our suppliers with a joint goal of continuous improvement. As a manufacturer of Power Connectors and Cables, Anderson Power purchases the following categories of materials and...

Global Supplier Manual 2.0.3 Anderson Power Approved Supplier Assessment Following the supplier submission of the Supplier Self-Assessment, Anderson Power Supply Chain and Quality will review these documents and contact you regarding any questions and/or the next steps in the process to becoming an Approved Supplier. Anderson may also send a request for quote (RFQ) to assess commercial competitiveness. If requested, the supplier’s quotation must be submitted to move on to the next phase of becoming an Approved Supplier. 2.0.4 Supplier On-Site Review In many cases, Anderson Power Supply...

Global Supplier Manual We at Anderson Power have a vision of a supply chain that is seamlessly integrated with our production facilities, warehouses, and ultimately customers. We expect our communication to evolve to a level where you, as a supplier, are as aware as quickly as we are: • Of the changes in our customers’ demands that include your products • Of the changes in our designs and drawings for your parts • Of the quality issues we encounter in our purchased parts and end products We want to stand side by side with our suppliers to maintain the momentum that drove the Anderson Power...

Global Supplier Manual Strategic Suppliers Anderson Power defines Strategic Suppliers as the suppliers with whom we spend the most money. As the program develops, we will continue to assess Strategic Suppliers and determine whether they: • Perform at a level high enough to drive Anderson Power’s on-time delivery to customers • Ensure an optimal balance of cost competitiveness and quality for the lighting marketplace • Have the right technological roadmap for Anderson Power’s future technology needs With the help of our colleagues in Anderson Power’s Quality, Engineering, Marketing, and...

Global Supplier Manual Responsibilities of Anderson Power to Our Strategic Suppliers Anderson Power’s responsibility, is to ensure that our Strategic Suppliers enjoy: • The preponderance of Anderson Power’s spend with suppliers in their technology • Access to new product development and design discussions • Promptly pay per agreed to payment terms Approved Suppliers Most of Anderson Power’s suppliers will be classified as Approved Suppliers, meaning that they do business with Anderson Power and supply our requirements in the current business situation. Responsibilities of Approved Suppliers...

Global Supplier Manual 3.3.1 Responsibilities of Probationary Suppliers & Anderson Power Anderson Power commits to working with Probationary Suppliers to ensure performance levels that allow us to mutually fulfill our customers' demands, including providing: • The time and opportunity for new suppliers to learn Anderson Power's business practices and adopt to our way of doing business • Clear guidance on deficiencies found in supplier audits • Support for delivery or quality performance corrective actions, as well as an honest assessment of Anderson Power's own contributions to performance...