| I'm hearing some buzz about something called EDI. What is it? |
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| Our company would like to start a bin stocking program. How do we get started? |
| We require strict quality control procedures. What is Allmetal's policy? |
| Most of the time we require product certification. Are certifications available? |
| The fasteners we purchase have been labeled specialty items. Can you supply them? |
| Periodically we require a detail summary of our purchases. Is this available? |
| Some of our purchases require special packaging. How are your products packaged? |
| Periodically we issue small PO's, What is your minimum order requirement? |
| What is Allmetal's policy on returns and/or claims? also what about a warranty? |
| What terms and delivery can my company expect to receive? |
EDI is the paperless exchange of procurement information such as
solicitations, offers,
contracts, purchase orders,
invoices, and payments, electronically between two trading
partners.
In most cases this is accomplished
using predefined data formats, and the services of a
third party
VAN (Value Added Network).
Over the years, EDI has evolved from its birth by TDCC, to
its current easy to use PC
based systems. Today an EDI system can be
put in place, and be up and running in just
a few days.
A quantity forecast covering one years usage of repetitively used fastener
and electronic
hardware is submitted to Allmetal.
Based on this forecast, Allmetal will, quote a price (firm for one year) and suggest a bin
(container) quantity
for each of the items submitted.
You will then, setup shelves in an area on your shop floor or in your store room,
to house
two equal size containers of product for each of the items.
The containers are stored two
deep by item in any sequence that
you require. A barcode label furnished by Allmetal, is
attached to each container.
Utilizing your existing inventory we will fill these containers.
Any empty containers will be moved to the empty container area for pickup by
Allmetal.
In the mean time, We at Allmetal will setup a mirror image of your new storage area at
our warehouse, and place an initial order for the required backup inventory.
All products are manufactured to our standard specifications. Allmetal's
quality control
procedures comply with the U.S.A. Federal Government
Specifications MIL-I-45208-A.
Allmetal ensures that all requirements received from the customer are
fully understood
and, that the capability to meet these requirements are
existent prior to the acceptance
of the contract or purchase order.
A complete *Quality Policy Manual* can be requested by contacting Allmetal's
quality
manager at (631)243-5200.
Certificates of compliance are always furnished, and there is no additional charge
for
them.
Copies of chemical and physical test certifications are available at an extra charge.
Allmetal's large inventories are supplemented by expert personal who know_
where to
find hard-to-find items. They maintain business relationships
with many manufacturing
and machine shop facilities capable of producing
machined parts, and other "specials"
to customer prints and specifications.
If Allmetal personal in your area can't find your item, our computerized
inter-branch
communication network will place all market areas within
reach.
A report reflecting purchase activity is available to all participating buying locations
that
are part of a corporate agreement. This computer printout will show for each
transaction,
quantity ordered, part number, description, order number and date.
A summary report can be furnished to corporate purchasing incorporating
a composite of
all like usage purchased by all participating buying locations.
Allmetal fasteners (diameters #0 thru #12 and lengths up to 1") are
normally packaged
in tough, heat-sealed, clear polyethylene bags in standard pack
quantities of 500 pieces
per bag. Larger diameters, and longer lengths, are also
packaged in poly bags, the size
of which is based on the quantity ordered.
Easy to read labels showing quantity, description, and a manufacturing control
number
for traceability are attached to each poly bag. The poly bags are then
packed in sturdy
cartons for shipment.
Any requirement for special packaging will be made available, but it maybe subject to a
charge.
Allmetal's standard minimum order is $20.00. We have no line item
minimum, other then
to request full package quantities be ordered (500 per bag). A $2.00
per line item service
fee will be charged for broken package quantities.
Requests for trifling quantities (samples) made by contract accounts will processed
at no
charge.
No goods will be accepted for return without written authorization
from Allmetal. All
claims must be made by the buyer within 15 days
after receiving material.
Allmetal warrants all parts to be free from defects in material and workmanship
for a
period of thirty (30) days from the date of shipment. Allmetal's obligation
is limited to
either replacement or repair of any defective items, or a refund.