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A solid manufacturing agreement should include: (1) product specifications and quality standards, (2) production volumes, lead times, and delivery schedules, (3) pricing, payment terms, and price adjustment clauses, (4) intellectual property ownership - tooling, molds, and designs, (5) confidentiality and trade secret protections, (6) inspection and acceptance procedures, (7) warranty and defect liability, and (8) termination rights and minimum purchase obligations.

A manufacturing agreement governs the production of custom goods to the buyer's specifications - the manufacturer creates products uniquely for the buyer. A supply agreement covers the ongoing purchase of existing, off-the-shelf products from a supplier. Manufacturing agreements typically include IP, tooling, and quality provisions; supply agreements focus more on price, volume, lead time, and exclusivity terms.

Ownership of tooling and molds depends on who paid for them. If the buyer funds custom tooling, the agreement should explicitly state the buyer retains ownership and can retrieve the tooling upon termination. If the manufacturer creates standard tooling, they typically own it. Clearly specifying tooling ownership prevents expensive disputes when switching manufacturers.

An OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) agreement is a contract where a manufacturer produces goods that the buyer sells under their own brand. You need one when you want to white-label or rebrand products made by another company. Key provisions include product specifications, branding rights, exclusivity, quality control, and what happens if the manufacturer sells to your competitors.

Quality provisions should specify: (1) product specifications and tolerances, (2) quality management system requirements (ISO 9001, etc.), (3) inspection rights - pre-shipment, in-process, and final, (4) acceptance and rejection procedures with timelines, (5) defect rates and acceptable quality levels (AQL), (6) corrective action processes, and (7) liability for defective goods - repair, replacement, or refund.

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