OEM Light Vehicle North American Production Purchase Order Contract Terms and Conditions Comparative Analysis
The publication compares the terms and conditions of BMW, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Lucid, Mazda, Mercedes, Nissan, Rivian, Scout, Stellantis, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo. The new edition addresses updates for BMW, Honda, Mercedes, and Nissan. In addition, for the first time, it includes the Mazda terms (Mazda Motors of America, Inc. Master Sales and Purchase Agreement, 08/11/20) and the Scout Motors terms (Scout Motors, Inc. Production Terms and Conditions of Purchase, January 27, 2023).
The OEM Light Vehicle North American Production Purchase Order Contract Terms and Conditions Comparative Analysis is a ready-reference publication for the standard OEM Terms and Conditions included in most purchase orders. It is meant to clarify essential documents within OEM/supplier contractual relationships, and highlights areas most critical to today’s industry environment.
The publication compares the terms and conditions of BMW, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Lucid, Mazda, Mercedes, Nissan, Rivian, Scout, Stellantis, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo. The new edition addresses updates for BMW, Honda, and Mercedes. In addition, for the first time, it includes the Mazda terms (Mazda Motors of America, Inc. Master Sales and Purchase Agreement, 08/11/20) and the Scout Motors terms (Scout Motors, Inc. Production Terms and Conditions of Purchase, January 27, 2023).
The document covers 33 major topics including:
- Contract Formation and Termination
- Supplier Quality
- Service Parts
- Invoices and Payment
- Setoff
- Warranty and Recall
- Dispute Resolution
- Intellectual Property
- OEM-Owned Tooling and Other Property
The "Analysis" includes a commentary section on each provision to help suppliers understand the differences in the OEM approach and interpret the language and intent of various OEM terms.
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