GENERAL POLICY
Methods of handling that prevent damage to, or deterioration of, product
are provided. Receipts and dispatches to and from storage areas are controlled.
The condition of stored products shall be assessed as needed. Packaging
is specified and controlled and all stored products are protected prior
to, and during, transportation.
HANDLING
The Warehouse Manager shall be responsible for product handling and preservation
and for ensuring that equipment used in internal transport of product is
well maintained.
STORAGE
Storage areas are the responsibility of the Warehouse Manager. Only products
that can be properly identified and have passed inspection shall be authorized
to leave the premises. All warehouse personnel, including stock pullers,
are required to maintain a clean and hazard-free work environment.
Material and finished product storage areas are controlled using
an inventory allocation system. The system reports availability
by stock quantities and by product location.
PACKAGING AND LABELING
The Sales Department is responsible for specifying special packaging and
labeling requirements based on customer standards and contract requirements.
Packaging shall be designed for the intended means of delivery.
After parts are packaged, they shall be placed in an adequate
storage facility.
SHIPPING & DELIVERY
Products are shipped per customer instructions. Sales personnel are responsible
for interfacing with the customer to determine product routing. Apex Fasteners
recognizes that 100% on-time delivery performance is crucial in order for
customers to meet their production and service requirements.
To ensure the highest level of on-time performance:
1. order processing schedules are developed based on leads times,
2. delivery performance is continuously monitored and
3. corrective action is requested when performance is not satisfactory.
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