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Bosch Supplier Logistics Manual, Release. 3.0
Robert Bosch GmbH, CP/LOG, 07.05.2007 Page 11(35)
5. Check the possibility of partial delivery
6. Premium freight capabilities and timing
7. Escalation of the problem inside its company
If no mutually agreed solution can be found, involvement from the highest levels within SUPPLIER’s
organization will be required.
Liability of SUPPLIER due to late delivery is regulated by the relevant delivery contract.
1.3.3 Production and Material Release
SUPPLIER is obliged to deliver ordered products and required associated materials to the receiving
BOSCH plant.
Production releases are legally binding purchase orders of finished goods. However, regarding
delivery dates the last updated delivery call-off/ scheduled release is decisive.
Material releases are the basis for BOSCH’s obligation to reimburse respective materials purchased
by SUPPLIER, if any. Production and material releases relate to dates of receipt by BOSCH.
Periods for production and material releases are defined in general in the relevant supply contract. If
the agreed releases are verifiably inadequate to maintain delivery capability, SUPPLIER can apply for
an extension for material release or request additional forecast data from his BOSCH contact in
individual cases. Requirements beyond those periods represent non-binding forecasts, based on
which SUPPLIER plans its production capacity and sample production.
If BOSCH cancels delivery call-offs/ scheduled releases of finished goods within production release
period without having placed corresponding future orders, BOSCH decides if receipt of the finished
goods within a reasonable time is accepted or whether agreed upon price is paid.
If BOSCH cancels delivery call-offs/ scheduled releases of finished goods within material release
period, BOSCH shall reimburse the cost which SUPPLIER incurred for such material, provided
however that SUPPLIER demonstrates that the respective material could not be otherwise used within
reasonable time. BOSCH reserves the right to request the shipment of the cancelled raw material.
1.3.4 Start-Up and Phase-Out Management
During start-up and phase-out BOSCH expects increased flexibility from its suppliers. This requires a
capacity planning process in order to be able to supply even small volumes timely in the right
quantities.
Capacity planning must be coordinated between BOSCH and SUPPLIER in time.
1.3.5 Order Processing Using the VMI Process
The processes and agreements described in sections 1.3.1 to 1.3.4 are to be applied analogously with
VMI (DCM). Deviations are pointed out in the following.