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LG Sourcing
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LG Sourcing: A wholly owned subsidiary of Lowes which provides Lowes with differentiated products at the best prices with the right quality shipped complete and on time from factories we can be proud of. |
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The information in this website outlines the requirements for all LG Sourcing vendors. All vendors are responsible for the completion of forms/documents for vendor set-up and submission of item offers as well as other documents as identified. |
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 Vendor Instructions |
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Vendor Information |
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LG Sourcing Vendor Information
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Forms
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Processes/Instructions
Program Development Process ("Getting Started" )
Program Development Individual Processes/Instructions
Non Asia Inspection Process
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Training/Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions
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LG Sourcing Vendor Requirements
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Vendor Requirements- Vendors and their representatives are responsible for compliance with all aspects of LG Sourcing requirements. In the event vendors are unable to meet or accommodate these requirements, the LG Sourcing representative should be contacted immediately. |
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Contractual
- All vendors must agree to and abide by the Business Ethics Statement
- Vendors must provide an address and contact name so that LG Sourcing may send you 2 copies of the
LG Sourcing Master Standard Buying Agreement. Please obtain the
appropriate signatures(company officer) on the LG Sourcing MSBA and return both signed originals.
A signed copy will be returned to you for your records.
- Comply with all custom and security requirements to include those outlined in the CTPAT documents. Please sign
and return the appropriate CTPAT documents to ctpat@lowes.com
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System/Technical Capabilities
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Product Content Management/Data Synchronization Initiative
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LG Sourcing Vendor Evaluation & Setup
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The following forms must be completed and returned to LG Sourcing before any vendor can be set up as a Lowes Import Vendor.
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Required Forms
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Factory Certification
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LG Sourcing factory certifications must be completed and in compliance before mass production begins.
Factory certifications will be conducted annually. An LG Sourcing representative will contact you to complete this process.
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Additional Shipping locations
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LG Sourcing Item Evaluation & Setup
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Required Forms
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Product Testing |
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As an LG Sourcing vendor you will be required to satisfactorily complete certifications / tests annually. Each lab test is associated with each factory. If you are unable to meet these requirements, notify your LG Sourcing representative immediately to discuss.
- Product Testing: Testing Program Overview and Testing Procedure outlines product testing requirements and processes - Complete the Testing Request Form and submit
sample product for testing. Testing should be completed as soon as possible prior to mass production. All product testing must be complete and approved. Production audit programs will be conducted after mass production.
- Read, understand and comply with Product Identification and Traceability Program Product Codes.
- Complete the GXS Container Tracking certification as soon as possible (instructions for the certification as well as the guidelines can be found within GXS (Celarix) user Guide.
- Comply with all customs and security requirements to include those outlined in Wood Packing Material Regulations
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LG Sourcing Order Management
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Process Prior to Shipment |
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- Vendors download PO's from webform. LG Sourcing International Logistics Specialist will e-mail vendor/factory for verification of details.
- Once the PO details have been confirmed, the Vendor (Factory) is required to e-mail the Inspection Advice to the
respective LG Sourcing office at least seven working day's prior to the date of final inspection. LG Sourcing International Logistics Specialist will send
shipping instructions to the vendors informing them to book with the appointed carriers in order for the target vessel to ship. LG Sourcing expects to inspect all items
on the purchase orders during one visit only. Orders must be at least 100% for new items and at least 80% complete for current items at the time of inspection. Re-Inspections are
required for all rejected/failed inspections. Contact the respective LG Sourcing office as appropriate if all items
will not be ready.
- Vendors are required to book directly with the appointed carriers for container booking.
- Carriers release container bookings to the vendors according to the LG Sourcing Logistics instructions.
- Read, understand, and comply with Documentation Requirements
- Send Documents to the customs broker within 3 day's of shipment. Complete the GXS Container Tracking certification as soon as possible (instructions for the certifications as well as the guidelines
can be found within GXS (Celarix) User Guide
- Complete GXS entry for each shipment 2 days prior to shipment.
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