Sears, Roebuck and Co. Import Buying Policy and
Procedures It is the policy of Sears, Roebuck
and Co. ("Sears"), when purchasing merchandise not produced in the
United States, to contract only with reputable suppliers of merchandise,
the production facilities, business and labor practices, and merchandise
of which comply with all applicable local and United States laws. Strict
adherence is expected to local laws governing the working conditions,
wages and minimum age of the workforce, and to all applicable United
States laws and prohibitions.
Willful violation of this policy will result in the termination of
the offending supplier.
In furtherance of this policy, Sears will:
- Distribute a copy of this policy to all Sears domestic and
overseas buying staff members and to all existing and prospective
foreign suppliers,
- Include contractual provisions reflecting this policy in all
international buying agreements,
- Instruct its foreign buying office personnel to visit periodically
suppliers' facilities to monitor compliance with this policy, and
- Report, under justifiable circumstances, violations by suppliers
of foreign and/or United States law to appropriate law enforcement
authorities.
April 23, 1993
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