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U.S. Automotive Supply Agreements: Key Differences German Suppliers Should Know
German automotive supplier entering the U.S.? Discuss differences in: contract formationpurchase ordersterms and conditionslimitation of liabilityindemnificationconsequential…
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Warranty Claims in the Automotive Supply Chain: Who Bears the Risk?
contractual warrantyquality requirementswarranty periodschargebacksfield claimsrecallsroot-cause questionsallocation between customer and supplierindemnificationlimitation of liability
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Forecasts, Releases and Capacity Commitments
Automotive Forecasts, Releases and Capacity: When Is a Supplier Obligated to Supply?
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Automotive Terms & Conditions: The Battle of the Forms
This could be particularly useful for European suppliers entering the U.S., because U.S. purchase-order/T&C practices can…
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Automotive Supply Agreements: 10 Key Provisions Suppliers Should Review
A comprehensive cornerstone article covering pricing, term, releases, capacity, warranty, indemnification, termination, tooling, resourcing and aftermarket…
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Resourcing an Automotive Supplier
Contractual right to resource → Notice/termination → Tooling → Inventory → Work in process → Technical…
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Automotive Supplier Price Increase Demands: Contractual and Commercial Considerations
Can a supplier unilaterally increase its price? Is the purchase order binding? Does the contract contain…
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Continuation Agreements With Distressed Automotive Suppliers: Key Issues
Continued shipment obligations Pricing Financial support Payment terms Inventory Raw materials Tooling Access rights Setoff Existing…
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What Happens to Tooling When an Automotive Supplier Becomes Insolvent?
ownership vs. possessionevidence of titleidentification/marking of toolingliens/security interestsaccess rightsinsolvency estate issuestooling retrievalunfinished toolingtooling located at sub-suppliersresourcingcontinuity…