2.2 Supplier Selection & The AVL (Approved Vendor List)

2.2.1 The Gatekeeper Protocol

• The Gatekeeper:Prohibition: NoIssuing POa canPurchase beOrder cut(PO) to a suppliervendor not listed on the AVL.active AVL is technically impossible within the ERP system.
• Qualification Criteria:
  • Technical:Franchised Distributors: CapabilityMust auditprovide certification of franchise from the Component Manufacturer (can they build it?)OCM).
  • Financial:Direct Manufacturers: RiskRequires assessmentan onsite or desktop audit of Quality Management Systems (willISO they go bankrupt?)9001).
  • Ethical: Conflict Minerals compliance (3TG), RoHS/REACH capability.

Broker & Independent Distributors:Distributor Protocol (The Grey Market) TheSourcing from independent brokers is permitted only under "GreyLine Market"Down" Protocol.conditions Strictand rulesrequires the following risk mitigation steps:

• Customer Approval: Written authorization from the customer accepting the broker source.
• Mandatory Validation: 100% visual inspection and sample-based de-capsulation or X-Ray analysis to verify die authenticity.
• Escrow: Payment terms must allow for whentesting we are allowedprior to leavefund the franchise network (e.g., shortages) and the mandatory testing required (Decapsulation/X-Ray) to prevent counterfeits.release.

Final Checklist