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4001 Three Mile Road NW, Walker, MI 49534
SAS is accepts bids on our truckload inbound lanes every July. We are primarily an inbound account with a very
small amount of outbound. The bid packet and criteria for submission are detailed on the following pages.
Included in the packet are documents that will help familiarizing with S. Abraham and Sons (SAS) and our
operations. SAS is a wholesale distributor of convenience products in the Midwest operating two distribution
centers in Indianapolis, IN and Walker, MI.
Please make sure to include all documents in the format shown. Bids that are missing information will be
rejected.
If you have any questions, please free to email me at [email protected] or at (616) 453-6358 ext.
6543.
Sincerely,
Jan Choroszucha
Supply Chain Manager
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Bidding Considerations
1. All bids must be submitted electronically to [email protected].
2. If you are using the sheets in the packet, please do NOT submit the entire packet back to SAS, only
those marked Submission Form. Make sure your Company Name appears on every sheet submitted.
3. Do not submit blanket tariff pages, this is a contract bid, specific to the needs of S. Abraham and Sons.
Tariff pages will not be accepted.
4. Base quote on a 30 day credit/billing cycle.
5. Rates are locked in for one year and reviewed annually.
6. Invoices presented without valid PO numbers will be rejected without notice to carrier.
General Pick Up Requirements
All freight requires pick up appointments. The carrier is responsible for setting their pick up time. SAS
does not make pick up appointments.
Loads may not be picked up on date different from dispatch without written authorization from SAS.
Driver is required to verify and count all product loaded. If the supplier refuses access to the dock, SAS
must be notified immediately.
No loads may be brokered without written permission from SAS on each load.
General Delivery Requirements
Participation in the drop trailer program
Ability to meet standing delivery appointment requirements by distribution center
All lumper and unloading fees are covered by SAS, depending on unloading program chosen; your
driver may not be required to wait during the unloading process.
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Submission Form Explain policy for loading delays, corrective process to avoid repeat service failures.
Explain electronic billing options, EFT, EDI capabilities.
Include any general information about your company at this time.
% of freight brokered
Contact List for Dispatch, Sales and Over, short and Damage issues Include a copy
% of Owner/operators on lease to company
% of annual driver turnover
# of Swing Doors/# of Roll doors
Any Drop Decks or pads and straps regularly on trailers
Operating Authority Include a copy
Pallet Exchange
Breakdown and contingency planning process for loads in-transit Include a copy
Safety Rating Include a copy
Current Insurance Certificate Include a copy
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Submission Form
Quote flat rate or per mile only
Include the mileage used to determine the rate on each lane
Letter from owner or designated principal stating who is authorized to sign contracts,
negotiate rates, sign rate addendums. This is required to be on file before additional
consideration will be given to the bid. It must be on company letter head.
Accessorial Fees
Detention charge – per 15 minute increment
Stop off in-transit
Truck Ordered Not Used
Lanes for Bid
Origin City Origin State Temperature Frequency Walker, MI
Greenfield, IN
Cedar Rapids IA DRY Weekly
West Branch IA DRY Weekly
Aurora IL DRY Weekly
Aurora IL COOLER Weekly
Chicago IL DRY Weekly
Chicago IL FROZEN Weekly
Cicero IL DRY Weekly
DeKalb IL COOLER Weekly
Edwardsville IL DRY Weekly
Franklin Park IL DRY Weekly
Geneva IL FROZEN Weekly
Manteno IL DRY Weekly
Minooka, IL DRY Weekly
Romeoville IL DRY Weekly
Romeovillle IL COOLER Weekly
Schaumburg IL FROZEN Weekly
Shorewood IL DRY Weekly
Summit IL FROZEN bi-weekly
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Origin City Origin State Temperature Frequency Walker, MI
Greenfield, IN
University Park IL DRY Weekly
West Chicago IL DRY bi-weekly
Woodridge IL DRY Weekly
Bluffton IN DRY Weekly
Fort Wayne IN DRY Weekly
Frankfort IN DRY Weekly
Indianapolis IN COOLER Weekly
Plainfield IN DRY Weekly
Richmond IN DRY Weekly
Whitestown IN DRY Monthly
Belcamp MD DRY Weekly
Detroit MI DRY Weekly
Fenton MI DRY Weekly
Stanwood MI DRY Weekly
High Point NC DRY Quarterly
Cheektowaga NY COOLER Weekly
Garfield Heights OH DRY Weekly
Massillon OH FROZEN Weekly
Mentor OH DRY bi-weekly
Streetsboro OH FROZEN Weekly
Union OH DRY Weekly
Bensalem PA DRY Monthly
Douglasville PA DRY Weekly
Fort Louden PA DRY bi-weekly
Mars PA DRY Weekly
Palmyra PA COOLER Weekly
Warren PA DRY bi-weekly
Jackson TN DRY Weekly
Darien WI FROZEN bi-weekly
Germantown WI DRY Weekly
Green Bay WI DRY bi-weekly
Madison WI COOLER bi-weekly
Milwaukee WI DRY Weekly
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SUPPLIER SHIPPING AND ROUTING GUIDE
JANUARY 1, 2016
Corporate Headquarters
4001 Three Mile Road Walker, MI 49544
(616) 453-6358
Distribution Centers
4001 Three Mile Road Walker, MI 49544
(616) 453-6358
6579 West 350 North Suite E, Building 103 Greenfield IN 46140
(317) 891-7752
Questions or Comments?
Please contact our Supply Chain Department at (616) 453-6358 extension 6543 Or via email to: [email protected]
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Table of Contents
Delivery Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Case Marking ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
Shipment Documentation ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Packing List Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Packaging Instructions ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Small Parcel Packaging Instructions ........................................................................................................................ 9
General Shipping Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 9
Right of Routing ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
Customer Pick Up General Information ................................................................................................................ 10
Freight Collect Shipments ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Pre-Paid Freight Shipments ................................................................................................................................... 10
Delivery Appointment Instructions ....................................................................................................................... 11
General Receiving Instructions .............................................................................................................................. 12
Delivery Assurance Policy ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Reconsignment of Goods....................................................................................................................................... 13
Safety, Sanitation and Refusal of Load .................................................................................................................. 13
Non-conforming Shipments .................................................................................................................................. 14
Pallet Exchange ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Pallet Program ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Concealed Weapons .............................................................................................................................................. 15
Instructions and Conditions ........................................................................................................................... 16
Supplier Acknowledgement ................................................................................................................................... 17
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Delivery Specifications
All shipments tendered to an S. Abraham and Sons facility must deliver according to the following
specifications:
Scheduled delivery appointment
One UPC number per pallet, stacked in a uniform ti/hi, safe for slotting and picking
Loaded on grade A or B 40x48 GMA pallet or CHEP (see pallet specifications for more information)
Maximum pallet height 48 inches or as instructed by S. Abraham and Sons
Detailed packing list or bill of Lading with quantity and description of goods shipped
Any product not meeting these specifications is required to be sorted and reconfigured by the driver or an
authorized employee of the vendor. All handling and associated costs are the responsibility of the vendor.
Case Marking
All cases must have a compliant bar code on the master case, a product code and/or brief description of
contents
Shipment Documentation
All Purchase Order numbers must be listed on the Bill of Lading (BOL). Every shipment must have a
packing list or bill of lading attached to an outer caser. Packing slips/BOL for every PO contained in the
shipment must be attached to an easily accessible carton. Each item shipped must have a corresponding
line on the packing slip or BOL.
Failure to include a Bill of Lading or Packing List meeting these specifications will result in a $150 non-
compliance penalty fee deducted from each delivering purchase order.
Packing List Requirements
Send with shipment, attached to a case or
pallet
Vendor Name and Address
Purchase Order number
Quantity ordered per SKU (piece count)
Quantity shipped per SKU
Unit of measure
Carton ID
Quantity of total units shipped
Carrier name
Total number of SKUs shipped
Carrier PRO or tracking number
UPC number
Packaging Instructions
All merchandise must be packaged in full accordance with Motor Carrier, Rail, Parcel Post, and UPS
requirements. All cartons must be properly marked, securely sealed and free of contaminants. All fragile
merchandise must bear protective labels. All hazardous materials must be labeled according to
Department of Transportation specifications.
Carton Size must be the same for all product of the same vendor pack.
No vendor pack changes will be accepted on any order without buyer approval.
All LTL shipments must have a packing slip attached to the outside of one carton for each purchase
order within the shipment.
Truckload shipments must have packing slip attached to a carton on the tail end of the trailer.
Small Parcel Packaging Instructions
When shipping with UPS Package or other parcel carriers, the outer case must be clearly marked with the
purchase order number. For multiple case shipments, each case must show the order quantity, i.e.: 1 of 4,
2 of 4, 3 of 4 etc.
A packing slip must be affixed to the outer carton for each purchase order in the shipment and include the
purchase order number on each case.
For all shipments less than 300 pounds UPS Package is the preferred carrier. SAS does not allow or pay
for pay pre-pay and add freight charges on small package shipments. Freight charges added to an invoice
will be deducted. All orders must be sent on a freight collect basis. Please call our Supply Chain
Department at (616) 453-6358 extension 6510 for further instructions.
General Shipping Requirements
All merchandise must be segregated by purchase order. Each order must then be sorted by product code.
The driver is required to verify the carton count on the trailer unless the Bill of Lading states “Shipper Load
and Count”. If the driver is required to load or assist, it must be noted accordingly and signed by the
shipper. All sealed trailers must have the seal number on the Bill of Lading.
Load only clean trailers. Loads arriving at S. Abraham and Sons on dirty or infested trailers will be
rejected.
All SAS purchase orders have specific delivery dates shown on each purchase order. Please ship in a
fashion that allows the product to be delivered on the date requested.
SAS reserves the right to cancel late shipments.
A packing list must be affixed to the outer carton for each purchase order in the shipment.
Right of Routing
S. Abraham and Sons reserves the right of routing on all purchase orders.
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All LTL shipments with collect or pre-pay & add freight terms must be routed with one of our core carriers.
Use of other common carriers will result in bill-backs of all excess freight charges, lost sales that result from
delivery delays and an administrative fee of $250.00.
Core carriers are Old Dominion and UPS Freight
The vendor must notify the carrier of the pick up and ship available product to arrive on the arrival date.
All shipping costs associated with any approved back-order are the responsibility of the vendor.
Please ship UPS Package on shipments of 300 lbs or less to a single distribution center. Review the
proper labeling procedures before shipment, and include the purchase order number on each case.
Vendors may use truckload contract carriers of their choice for pre-paid shipments, but all fees associated
with using a non-core carrier will be billed back to the vendor.
Customer Pick Up General Information
All orders placed as “Customer Pick Up” will be picked up on the date on the purchase order. Our carriers
will arrange pick-up appointments directly with the shipping facility.
Any order placed for a customer pick-up and shipped in error is subject to bill-back for all freight costs, any
pick-up incentives, accessorial, unloading or miscellaneous charges plus an additional $250.00
administrative fee.
All shipping costs associated with back-ordered product are the responsibility of the vendor. All pick-up
incentives will be allowed to S. Abraham and Sons on back-ordered product.
Freight Collect Shipments
LTL shipments with collect or pre-pay & add freight terms must be routed with one of our core carriers. Use of
other carriers will result in bill-backs of all excess freight charges, a 20% lost sales penalty that results from
delivery delays and an administrative fee of $250.00.
Core carriers are Old Dominion and UPS Freight
The vendor must notify the carrier of the pick up and ship available product to arrive on the Due Date.
All shipping costs associated with any approved back-order are the responsibility of the vendor.
Pre-Paid Freight Shipments
All LTL shipments must be routed with one of our core carriers. These carriers have been chosen based on
their operational compatibility with ours. They are familiar with our scheduling procedures and receiving
requirements. They have made the commitment to work the hours necessary to support our operation,
including evening and weekend service.
Core carriers are Old Dominion and UPS Freight
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The transit times offered by these carriers are among the fastest available. These carriers do not trap or hold
freight consigned to S. Abraham and Sons. Most delivery problems are resolved between S. Abraham and Sons
and the carrier.
We discourage the use of non-core carriers. The wrong carrier selection can delay your shipments from 4 days
to two weeks.
S. Abraham and Sons will not assume responsibility for performance of non-core carriers. All storage,
accessorial, notification, sorting and segregating or detention charges assessed by a non-core carrier will be
billed-back to the vendor and charged a $250 penalty fee for failing to follow the routing instructions.
Delivery Appointment Instructions
All deliveries of 100 cases or more require a delivery appointment. Our core carriers are not required to make
a delivery appointments. They have dropped trailers on our lots. If shipping with a non-core carrier, all
notification charges are the responsibility of the shipper.
Appointments must be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance. However, it is recommended that
appointments be secured as soon as possible since peak times fill quickly. Carriers may use email or call in to
schedule a dock time. An active SAS PO number is required to schedule a delivery time.
Carriers arriving without an appointment may be unloaded at the discretion of S. Abraham and Sons. The
carrier will be charged $250 for the first hour of unloading and $100 for each additional hour required to
complete the unload. All fees associated with unloading a non-appointed delivery are the responsibility of the
supplier.
Vendors should not call for delivery appointments unless the shipment is being transported by their private
fleet. To prevent duplication of appointments, only the carrier should request an appointment.
Receiving Hours
Walker Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (616) 453-6358 ext. 6510
Indianapolis
Monday through Friday 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (616) 453-6358 ext. 6510
When a carrier fails to show or is late for a delivery appointment, they will be rescheduled to next available
business day and delivery time. On the 3rd rescheduled appointment a penalty of $250 deducted from the
invoice for each purchase order in the delivery. Each subsequent rescheduled appointment will be charged a
penalty fee of $500, deducted off invoice. S. Abraham reserves the right to charge back all lost sales and
additional expenses that result from rescheduling the carrier.
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General Receiving Instructions
S. Abraham and Sons is not responsible for sort & segregate, detention, or any other accessorial charges levied
by vendor hired carriers or non-core carriers. These charges are the responsibility of the vendor or party
securing transportation services. Any carrier billing such charges to S. Abraham and Sons will be instructed to
seek payment from the shipper or the vendor will be charged back all applicable charges including a $250.00
administrative fee.
S. Abraham and Sons is not responsible for notification charges assessed by carriers. We strongly urge all
orders to ship on core carriers. They have set receiving times and are well versed on our operation.
All vendor hired carriers are agents and representatives of the vendor. Drivers and co-drivers are considered
employees of the trucking company and/or vendor. S. Abraham and Sons assumes no liability for employees or
representatives of manufacturers, suppliers, carriers or temporary service employees, etc. on the premise for
any purpose.
S. Abraham and Sons reserves the right to reject any load not arriving as required. Drivers refusing to deliver
according to our requirements will be asked to reschedule the appointment and secure unloading services for
the next appointment time. Additional fees are the responsibility of the vendor.
All deliveries must have a packing list or bill of lading in order to be accepted for receiving. Shipments arriving
without proper paperwork are subject to delays and/or refusal.
In extenuating circumstances, SAS will work with the carrier to move pallets to gain access to our freight. At no
time in this process will SAS be held responsible for the product, condition, shortages or loss of goods. All
liability is the responsibility of the carrier. A $50 per pallet fee will be charged for each pallet unloaded or
moved on the trailer, with payment due at unload. In the event the carrier fails to submit payment, all charges
will be deducted off the corresponding Supplier invoice.
The use of casual labor or lumpers is not permitted at the Walker or Indianapolis facility. S. Abraham and Sons
has a pool of unloaders that have been prescreened and available for hire. A preset fee schedule is available
on the dock.
S. Abraham and Sons reserves the right to reject any load not arriving according to the specifications outlined
above. The vendor or carrier is responsible for securing any unloading services required. Drivers refusing to
deliver according to our specifications will be asked to reschedule the appointment and secure unloading
services for the next appointment time. Additional fees are the responsibility of the vendor.
Drivers are to remain on the dock, with the load at all times. With authorization from receiving personnel, they
are permitted in the restrooms. Failure to remain in designated areas will result in removal from the property.
The vendor is responsible for non-payment, short payment or any financial arrangements made between the
unloading services and the driver.
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Vendors and drivers are required to adhere to all applicable, federal, state, local and company laws and
regulations while on SAS property. Failure to do so will result in removal and prohibition from the facility.
All drivers are required to leave the premise immediately upon completion of the delivery. Sleeping is not
permitted on the premise.
S. Abraham and Sons reserves the right to collect fees, lost sales, or any other charges agreed upon that result
from failure of the vendor to meet this obligation.
Delivery Assurance Policy
All advertisement and promotional merchandise is subject to our Delivery Assurance Policy. All purchase
orders containing ad and/or promotional merchandise is subject to 5% failure fee if the order is not satisfied
as requested or if it is not delivered prior to the start of the promotion. A 10% fee will be assessed for
orders changed by the supplier. Any purchase order cancelled by the supplier after it is originally accepted
will be charged a 20% failure fee off the original purchase order cost.
Reconsignment of Goods
Orders arriving at the wrong SAS distribution center will be reconsigned to the correct center. All
reconsignments will be shipped via an SAS chosen carrier with freight charges billed back against the
supplier. Reconsigned orders will be subject to a minimum penalty of $250 and all freight charges.
All discrepancies for shortage, damage or wrong goods are the responsibility of the supplier and will be
deducted without recourse on SAS.
Safety, Sanitation and Refusal of Load
As a food grade distribution facility, S. Abraham and Sons reserves the right to refuse any trailer and/or
products when safety and/or sanitation issues are recognized.
All trailers must be mechanically and structurally sound. The trailer must support our material handling
equipment safely and provide efficient access to the trailer. Walls and floors must be in good condition,
free of holes, debris and/or no protruding objects from walls and floors (e.g., nails, boards, load bars,
stretch wrap.) Drivers will be required to remove these barriers prior to unloading of the trailer.
There may not be evidence of water damage. Leaking or visible holes in the roof and sidewalls will result
in the trailer being refused. Products that appear to be exposed to moisture or atmospheric contaminants
will be rejected.
Trailers may not be used for the transportation of any liquid or solid wastes or garbage. If indications exist the trailer may have been used to transport toxic chemicals, garbage, liquid or solid wastes, pesticides, rodenticides or other hazard materials the load will be rejected.
S. Abraham and Sons reserves the right to refuse any trailer when there are questions on the handling of
goods and potential for cross contamination. Any fees or penalties associated with the rejection of a trailer
for safety or sanitation issues is the responsibility of the Shipper.
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Non-conforming Shipments
Non-conforming shipments are defined as items shipped to S. Abraham and Sons that do not appear on
the S. Abraham and Sons purchase order. They may be either overages, picking errors or item
substitutions. In the event product arrives at a distribution center that does not appear on our purchase
order, notice of a non-conforming shipment will be sent via email to the distributor, vendor or manufacturer
notifying them that such product is being held for their pick up. If the product has not been picked up within
fifteen days of notice, the goods will be considered abandoned and title to the goods forfeited by the
shipper. All charges associated with disposal, destruction and/or return are the responsibility of the vendor.
Each SKU shipped incorrectly to the bill of lading will be charged a $75 processing fee regardless of
receipt. Goods damaged in transit are not subject to penalty.
S. Abraham and Sons has no legal obligation to accept any quantity, type, or style of goods beyond the
quantity and description stated on our purchase order.
S. Abraham and Sons is not responsible for reporting discrepancies to the supplier or manufacturer on
goods sold FOB Origin. The supplier’s carrier or agent is responsible for communicating with the shipper
on all discrepancies. SAS has not responsibility in the claim process.
Pallet Exchange
All SAS facilities are set up for comparable even exchange of pallets at the time of delivery. Failure to
exchange at the time of delivery will result in forfeiture by the supplier and/or delivering carrier.
All pallets must meet the following specifications for unloading and exchange:
Measure 48" x 40", 4 way entry hardwood
construction
Top deck must have 7 boards 5/8" to 3/4", evenly
spaced with a 4" maximum spacing
Bottom deck must have both end boards and a
minimum of three centerboards, the same size as top
deck boards.
Must have 3 stringers, none split or broken
No protruding nails
Free of contaminates infestation, soil, or any other
material that may harm the product or its container.
Product on non-acceptable pallets must be transferred to acceptable pallets by the vendor or carrier
making the delivery. All non-acceptable pallets must be removed from SAS.
No exchange on CHEP deliveries
Vendor hired trucks are responsible for their own pallets.
Pallet Program
All S. Abraham and Sons distribution centers participate in the CHEP Pallet Program. Please contact the
Supply Chain Department at (616) 453-6358 extension 6543 for details.
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We do not bank or track any other pallet programs.
Concealed Weapons
No supplier representative, drivers or visitors may transport or possess weapons or explosives of any kind
on company property, in private vehicles or in Company vehicles, including tractors or trailers.
Any person found to be in possession of a weapon of any type will be asked to leave the premises
immediately.
At the discretion of SAS management, carriers possessing weapons on SAS property will not be allowed
subsequent deliveries.
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Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
1. BUYER shall have no obligation to accept or pay for any merchandise shipped that does not conform to, or comply with, the terms and conditions of this order, including shipping instructions and dates of shipment and delivery. If BUYER should accept delivery of such an order, it reserves the right to deduct from its payment therefore any excess transportation, handling charges or other expenses incurred as a result of such non-conformance or non-compliance.
2. BUYER shall have no obligation to accept or to pay for any substituted merchandise or excess shipment of this order made without BUYER’S prior written approval.
3. BUYER reserves the right to reject any shipment of this order and shall have no obligation to pay therefore in the event that its business or operations are discontinued in whole or in part by reason of fire, flood, earthquake, war, civil disorder or Act of God beyond BUYER’S control. Shipments of this order shall be at the prices and terms of sales stated herein unless SELLER shall establish lower prices and terms more favorable to BUYER prior to shipment, in which event such lower prices and more favorable terms apply.
4. BUYER reserves the right without cost or other penalty to cancel this order in whole or in part at any time prior to shipment.
5. SELLER represents and warrants that this order and any goods shipped pursuant to this order shall conform to any and all requirements, conditions or provisions of applicable federal, state, or local law with respect to the manufacture, sale, or shipment of such goods.
6. SELLER shall protect, defend, indemnify and save BUYER harmless against any and all claims, demands, damages, costs, including counsel fees, or causes of action of any kind and character asserted by any person, including both BUYER’S and SELLER’S employees, on account of personal injuries or death or damages to property allegedly occurring, growing out of, incident to, or resulting directly or indirectly from the shipment or delivery by SELLER hereunder, whether such loss, damage, injury, or liability is contributed by the negligence of BUYER or its employees and whether due to imperfections of any material furnished by BUYER, or by the premises themselves or any equipment thereon whether latent or patent, or from other causes whatsoever, except that SELLER shall have no liability herein for damages or the costs incident thereto caused by the sole negligence of BUYER.
7. SELLER shall protect, defend, and indemnify from and against any and all claims, demands or cause of action of every kind of character arising or alleged to have arisen out of the sale by BUYER of goods purchased hereunder, and further, SELLER shall save BUYER harmless from any damages or costs, including counsel fees, incurred by BUYER as a result of any such claim, demand or cause of action. SELLER’S obligations herein shall not be or be deemed to have been waived or terminated by BUYER’S inspection or failure to inspect such goods.
8. SELLER’S shipment of all or part of this order constitutes and shall be deemed to be acceptance of each of its printed and written terms and conditions, regardless of any conflicting term or condition in an acknowledgment by SELLER of this order.
9. If Selling Price is F.O.B. destination, and freight is deducted or deductible from the invoice instead of being prepaid, the discount date shall be extended until, in the ordinary course of business, the receipted freight bill shall have been received and forwarded without remittance.
10. The shipping and billing instructions set forth above are understood and agreed to constitute terms and conditions of this order.
I N S T R U C T I O N S A N D C O N D I T I O N S
READ CAREFULLY
INVOICING 1. Mark all Invoices and Packages with PURCHASE ORDER Number.
2. All Merchandise Terms of Payment begin on the date of receipt of goods at the designated location. Merchandise received on or after the
25th of the month is to be considered received as of the 1st of the following month.
3. Shipments of this order shall be at the prices and terms of sale stated herein unless seller shall establish lower prices and terms more favorable to buyer prior to shipment, in which event such lower prices and terms shall apply.
ACKNOWLEDGE ORDER PROMPTLY GIVING SHIPPING DATE
INVOICES MUST BE IN DUPLICATE
A SEPARATE INVOICE MUST BE ISSUED FOR EACH PURCHASE ORDER
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Supplier Acknowledgement
Please acknowledge receipt of the 2016 Shipping and Routing Guide via email or by signing the form below.
The following information is not included and would be beneficial to the shipper/vendor:
This guide creates confusion with respect to:
Return to: Supply Chain Department at [email protected]
A C K N O W L E D G E M E N T
I have received a copy of the Shipping and Routing Guide, effective 01/01/2016.
I have read the terms and conditions contained within and accept them on behalf of:
Company: ____________________________________________________________________.
Supplier Representative – Signature: ________________________________________________
Date: ___________________________