This contract manufacturing agreement template has 8 pages and is a MS Word file type listed under our human resources documents.
Sample of our contract manufacturing agreement template:
CONTRACT MANUFACTURING AGREEMENT This Contract Manufacturing Agreement (the "Agreement") is effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [CLIENT COMPANY NAME] (the "Client"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its principal place of business located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [MANUFACTURER NAME] (the "Manufacturer"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its principal place of business located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] WHEREAS, the Client desires to engage the Manufacturer to manufacture certain products according to the specifications provided by the Client; and WHEREAS, the Manufacturer agrees to manufacture such products for the Client under the terms and conditions of this Agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the Parties hereto agree as follows: SCOPE OF WORK Appointment: Manufacture of Products: The Manufacturer agrees to manufacture the following products for the Client (the "Products") in accordance with the specifications, drawings, and standards provided by the Client: [DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS] Specifications: The Products shall be manufactured in strict accordance with the specifications, quality standards, and delivery schedules as provided by the Client. These specifications are outlined in Schedule A attached to this Agreement. Manufacturing Process: The Manufacturer shall be responsible for the procurement of raw materials, production, assembly, quality control, and packaging of the Products, as specified by the Client. FORECASTS AND ORDERS 2.1 Forecasts: The Client shall provide the Manufacturer with rolling forecasts for anticipated orders of the Products on a [MONTHLY/QUARTERLY] basis. These forecasts are non-binding and provided for planning purposes only. 2.2 Purchase Orders: The Client shall issue purchase orders for specific quantities of the Products in accordance with the forecasts. The Manufacturer agrees to fulfill all purchase orders issued by the Client, subject to the terms of this Agreement. 2.3 Order Acceptance: The Manufacturer shall confirm acceptance of each purchase order within [NUMBER OF DAYS] days of receipt. Upon acceptance, the Manufacturer shall be bound by the terms of the purchase order, including delivery dates and quantities. PRICING AND PAYMENT 3.1 Pricing: The price of the Products shall be as set forth in Schedule B attached to this Agreement. Pricing is inclusive of all costs associated with manufacturing, packaging, and delivery of the Products unless otherwise specified. 3.2 Price Adjustments: The Parties may agree to adjust pricing based on changes in raw material costs, labor costs, or other factors. Any price adjustments must be agreed upon in writing by both Parties. 3.3 Payment Terms: The Client agrees to pay the Manufacturer in accordance with the following payment terms: [DESCRIBE PAYMENT TERMS, e.g., 30 days from the date of invoice]. The Manufacturer shall submit invoices upon delivery of the Products, and the Client agrees to pay each invoice within [NUMBER OF DAYS] days of receipt. 3.4 Late Payments: Payments not received within the specified payment period will incur a late fee of [AMOUNT OR PERCENTAGE]% per month until the balance is paid in full. DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE 4.1 Delivery Schedule: The Manufacturer agrees to deliver the Products to the Client in accordance with the delivery schedules set forth in the purchase orders. Time is of the essence in the fulfillment of the delivery obligations under this Agreement. 4.2 Shipping Terms: All deliveries shall be made [EX WORKS/FOB/FCA] (as defined by Incoterms 2020) at [SPECIFIED LOCATION]. The Client shall be responsible for the costs and risks associated with shipping the Products from the agreed delivery point. 4.3 Acceptance of Products: The Client shall inspect the Products within [NUMBER OF DAYS] days of receipt and notify the Manufacturer in writing of any defects, non-conformities, or shortages. If no such notice is provided within the inspection period, the Products shall be deemed to be accepted. QUALITY CONTROL 5.1 Quality Standards: The Manufacturer agrees to manufacture the Products in accordance with the quality standards specified by the Client. The Products must be free from defects in materials and workmanship and conform to all agreed specifications. 5.2 Inspections and Testing: The Manufacturer shall conduct inspections and testing of the Products during the manufacturing process and prior to delivery to ensure compliance with the Client's specifications. The Client reserves the right to inspect and test the Products at any stage of the production process. 5.3 Non-Conforming Products: If any Products are found to be defective or non-conforming, the Manufacturer shall, at the Client's option, either replace or repair the defective Products or provide a credit for the non-conforming Products. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 6
