Common use of Information and Documentation Clause in Contracts

Information and Documentation. If it becomes apparent that SUPPLIER cannot meet its supply obligations regarding, for example, quality features, schedules, delivery quantities, or packaging requirements, the SUPPLIER shall so inform BOSCH immediately. The SUPPLIER shall also inform BOSCH immediately of any deviations identified after delivery. The SUPPLIER shall disclose all relevant data and facts in the interest of a speedy resolution. The SUPPLIER shall obtain the written approval of BOSCH prior to Changing the product or packaging; Changing sub-suppliers; Relocating or setting up production sites; or The SUPPLIER shall inform BOSCH well in advance of Making any changes to the production methods, production equipment, processes and materials (including any such changes by sub-suppliers); Making any changes to test methods/equipment; Relocating or setting up of production equipment at a site; to allow BOSCH to verify the change to conform it has no negative impact to its products. There will be no obligation to inform where such changes pertain to non-Bosch-specific catalog goods. SUPPLIER’s first deliveries after SOP and after SUPPLIER takes any of the measures listed above must be identified according to Bosch requirements. The SUPPLIER shall document all changes to the product including any validations and present this document to BOSCH upon request. There shall be a minimum archiving period of 10 years for all documentation and drawings relating to the parties’ agreements and the products SUPPLIER provides to BOSCH, commencing on the date of the final series production delivery. Documents and drawings must be archived and disposed of in such a way that they cannot be accessed by third parties.

Information and Documentation. If it becomes apparent that SUPPLIER cannot meet its supply obligations regarding, for example, quality features, schedules, delivery quantities, or packaging requirements, the SUPPLIER shall so inform BOSCH immediately. The SUPPLIER shall also inform BOSCH immediately of any deviations identified after delivery. The SUPPLIER shall disclose all relevant data and facts in the interest of a speedy resolution. The SUPPLIER shall obtain the written approval of BOSCH prior to Changing the product or packaging; Changing sub-suppliers; Relocating or setting up production sites; or Long term production stop (more than 12 month); The SUPPLIER shall inform BOSCH well in advance of Making any changes to the production methods, production equipment, processes and materials (including any such changes by sub-suppliers); Making any changes to test methods/equipment; Relocating or setting up of production equipment at a site; to allow BOSCH to verify the change to conform it has no negative impact to its products. For electronic components used in automotive applications the Change Management shall be according ZVEI “Guideline for Customer Notifications of Product and /or Process Changes (PCN) of Electronic Components specified for Automotive Applications” (revision 2.1, January 2013). There will be no obligation to inform where such changes pertain to non-Bosch-specific catalog goods. SUPPLIER’s first deliveries after SOP and after SUPPLIER takes any of the measures listed above must be identified according to Bosch requirements. The SUPPLIER shall document all changes to the product including any validations and present this document to BOSCH upon request. There shall be a minimum archiving period of 10 15 years for all documentation and drawings relating to the parties’ agreements and the products SUPPLIER provides to BOSCH, commencing on the date of the final series production delivery. Documents and drawings must be archived and disposed of in such a way that they cannot be accessed by third parties.