PROCUREMENT POLICY

Effective Date: July 2026

Procurement Policy

Our Commitment

Apple Electricals is committed to delivering reliable, transparent, and specification-driven procurement solutions for industrial clients worldwide. We work with qualified Indian manufacturers and suppliers to identify products that meet our clients' technical, commercial, and delivery requirements.

Our procurement process emphasizes quality, compliance, competitive sourcing, and professional coordination throughout every stage of the supply chain.

Our Role

Apple Electricals operates as an international procurement and industrial sourcing company.

Unless expressly agreed in writing:

We act as a procurement and sourcing partner.
We identify and evaluate qualified manufacturers and suppliers.
We coordinate technical and commercial discussions.
We facilitate procurement and export processes.
We are not necessarily the manufacturer of the products supplied.

Procurement Principles

Every procurement assignment is guided by the following principles:

Technical Compliance
Supplier Qualification
Commercial Transparency
Ethical Business Practices
Quality Assurance
Timely Communication
Long-Term Business Relationships

Procurement Process

1. Requirement Assessment

We begin by understanding the client's procurement requirements, including:

Product specifications
Technical drawings
Applicable standards
Quantity requirements
Delivery schedule
Destination country
Commercial terms

2. Supplier Identification

Suitable manufacturers are identified based on factors including:

Manufacturing capability
Product specialization
Industry experience
Production capacity
Export experience
Quality certifications
Technical competence

3. Technical Evaluation

Potential suppliers are evaluated to ensure compliance with the client's specifications.

This evaluation may include:

Technical datasheets
Product catalogues
Material specifications
Quality certifications
Test reports
Manufacturing capabilities

4. Commercial Evaluation

Commercial proposals are assessed based on:

Pricing
Payment terms
Production lead time
Packaging
Export readiness
Logistics considerations

Our objective is to obtain the most competitive overall procurement solution rather than simply the lowest price.

5. Quotation Submission

Where applicable, clients receive:

Commercial quotation
Technical documentation
Manufacturer information
Delivery schedule
Commercial terms
Packaging details
Export information

6. Order Coordination

Upon order confirmation, Apple Electricals may assist with:

Purchase coordination
Manufacturer communication
Documentation support
Inspection coordination
Logistics planning
Export documentation
Shipment follow-up

The extent of these services depends on the agreed scope of work.

7. Quality Assurance

Where applicable, procurement activities may include:

Manufacturer quality verification
Third-party inspection coordination
Factory acceptance support
Compliance verification
Documentation review

Inspection requirements are determined by the client and the nature of the products being supplied.

Supplier Selection

Apple Electricals seeks to work with manufacturers that demonstrate:

Proven manufacturing capability
Consistent product quality
Compliance with applicable standards
Reliable delivery performance
Ethical business practices
Export competence

Supplier selection is based on project-specific requirements and may vary between assignments.

Compliance

We encourage compliance with applicable:

National regulations
Export control requirements
Industry standards
Client specifications
Environmental regulations
Safety requirements

Compliance remains subject to the applicable manufacturer, product, and destination country.

Ethics and Integrity

Apple Electricals is committed to conducting business with integrity.

We do not knowingly engage in:

Fraudulent practices
Bribery or corruption
Misrepresentation
Unethical sourcing
Conflicts of interest

We expect similar standards from our suppliers and business partners.

Confidentiality

Information received from clients, manufacturers, and business partners is treated as confidential and used solely for the purpose of evaluating and executing procurement activities, unless disclosure is required by law or authorized by the relevant party.