The 2012 “OEM North American Production Purchase Order Contract Terms and Conditions Comparative Analysis” (revised in October 2011) is now available to OESA members.  This document is a comparative analysis of general contract terms and conditions issued by automotive OEMs in North America for production parts purchased in North America.  OEMs included in the document include:  BMW, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes, Nissan, Toyota and Volkswagen.  The analysis also includes the “OESA Model Terms and Conditions".

The purpose of this “Comparative Analysis” is to provide OESA members a ready reference to understand the standard terms and conditions OEMs routinely incorporate into purchase orders, and to highlight those areas most critical to today’s industry environment.  This is especially relevant as the pace of change – and the magnitude of challenges – continue to escalate.

It is OESA’s hope that the analysis will provide a useful reference guide and starting point for risk assessment and contract and dispute negotiations.  The comments in the body of the “Comparative Analysis” are intended to highlight critical areas and hot-button issues in today’s supplier/OEM relationships.

The “Comparative Analysis” is available in hard copy to members and non-members, and in e-copy with a company-wide license.  For pricing, ordering information and to view sample pages, visit the publication section of http://www.oesa.org.