Non Food Division
Colony Brands’ Supplier Manual
Thank you for being a part of the Colony Brands’ supplier family. Our supplier relationships have always played a very valuable part in our business. Maintaining strong partnerships with our suppliers allows us to provide our customers with quality products and services.
We have developed our Supplier Compliance Manual to outline our policies, procedures, and supplier expectations for doing business with the Colony Brands, Inc. We hope that you are as excited as we are with the continuation and / or onset of our working relationship. A mutually beneficial relationship with all of our suppliers is one of our highest priorities. The Colony Brands’s commitment to our suppliers is as strong as the commitment we have to our customers. Thank you for taking a step forward in what we hope will become or will continue to be a long and prosperous relationship.
Introduction
This section contains information detailing the Evaluation and Approval Process (Sample Process) and the Colony Brands’ Contact List.
- Apparel Development/Fit Process
- Photosample Adjustment Direction
- Non-Food Quality Assurance and Technical Design Contact List
- Fit Sample Submittal Requirements
- Minimum Construction Standards
- Colony Brands Vendor Sample Evaluation Report
- Minimum Textile Testing Standards for Apparel
- How to Measure Guidelines Part 1 – Part 2
- Visual Guidelines for Measuring Key POM’s
- Fit Term Glossary
- Understanding Plus Fit
- Basic Pattern Guidelines
- Label Placement Guide
- Visual Guidelines for Fit
- Fabric and Trim Quality Submission Form
- Lab Dip Submission Form
- Colony Brands Sample Card
General Information
This section contains information detailing Colony Brands’ General Information and Requirements, including:
- Important Colony Brands’ Documents
- Accounting Invoice Requirements
- Merchandising/Non-Food Inventory Management Requirements
- Quality Assurance Requirements
- Quality Assurance Violations
- Set-Off and Payment Hold
- Drop Ship Supplier Purchase Orders and Procedures
Packaging, Labeling, & Package Testing Requirements
This section contains information detailing Seventh Avenue’s Packaging, Labeling, and Package Testing Requirements.
- Package, Labeling, and Package Test Quick Reference Guide
- Package Testing
- General Labeling Requirements
- Package Label Specifications
- Package Label Request Form
- Package Labeling
- Soft Good Packaging
- Vacuum Packaging Reference Guide
Shipping & Transportation
This section contains information detailing Colony Brands’ Shipping and Transportation Requirements.
- International Import Instructions (USA Imports)
- Domestic Transportation Instructions
- Exception / Special Cargo Routing Instructions
- Prepaid Transportation Moves / Supplier Delivered Cargo Instructions
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Appendix
This section contains important Colony Brands’ document samples and forms.
- Purchase Orders & Terms and Conditions
- Purchase Order Transmittal Letter
- Standard Purchase Order Requirements (Both Domestic and International Imports)
- Shipment Control Form
- Sample Master Carton Labels
- Sample Packing Lists
- Colony Brands’ DC Handling Charges/Chargebacks
Contact Us
For general assistance concerning the Supplier Compliance Manual or concerning logistics requirements, please contact the Colony Brands Transportation Department:
traffic@colonybrands.com
Phone: (608) 328-8903
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