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Sheet 1: VFE Overview - Instructions
Vendor Factory Evaluation (VFE) Overview & Instructions
PURPOSE
The Vendor Factory Evaluation (VFE) is a tool to be used by vendors to monitor and access a factory's ability to meet Target expectations. The VFE focuses on Quality and Supplier Management, Production and Process Control, Production Test Plans, Control of Non-Conforming Materials, Corrective Action, Training, Equipment and Maintenance, Site Conditions, Social Compliance, CTPAT, as well as Production Sector categories that focus on process and/or product categories as they apply to the manufacturing activity within the facility's walls.
SCOPE
The VFE is to be used by the vendor for the following:
1) Anytime a "new factory" without an existing Target Factory Evaluation is going to be considered for inclusion in the Target factory matrix. Use of the Target VFE is required and must accompany the request for a TCPS Factory Evaluation to be performed.
New Factory is defined as a factory that does not have a current FE (dated within the past twelve months) on file with Target.
A new factory must have at least 3 months of production records and can be defined as any of the following:
• Initial factory evaluation
• A factory new to the Target matrix
• The vendor is building a new building and it is a new BPM ID
• Production lines will start producing a different product category
• NOTE: New ownership of existing factory does not require new FE
2) Anytime an existing factory adds a product category different than what is currently being manufactured in the factory. Use of the Target VFE is required and must accompany the request for a TCPS Factory Evaluation to be performed.
3) Anytime an existing factory adds additional capacity beyond the current factory four walls within a manufacturing compound. Use of the Target VFE is required and must accompany the request for a TCPS Factory Evaluation to be performed.
4) As a tool to baseline, monitor or sustain the factory's ongoing performance. Vendor's may utilize the VFE at any time and there is no need to submit this VFE to TCPS if used to monitor or sustain the factory performance.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Vendor















• Vendor needs to complete an honest, careful, and accurate VFE.
• Target's requirement is that Vendor's drive continuous improvement through ongoing, periodic use of the VFE and support of the TCPS FE CAP. If the VFE vs. FE results have over a 20% score variance difference, Vendor could incur a significant chargeback, per TCPS HQ QA's policy.
TCPS
• TCPS Field will confirm and validate the information during the TCPS conducted FE.
If you are a NEW VENDOR (Candidate) - NEW FACTORY / Expired Factory Evaluation (“Evaluation Date” exceeds 12 months), follow the below requirements:
1) After obtaining form from Product Manager (PM) , it is the Vendor's responsibility to familiarize themselves with VFE form (all tabs) and Target's requirements.
2) Vendor completes a VFE at the factory.
3a) If factory meets Target requirements - Score is 70 and above without Auto Fails - Vendor submits VFE by emailing a copy directly to TCPS Local Office. See Partners On Line (POL) > Library > Working with Target > Team Partners > Quality Assurance > Contacts for Regional TCPS contact information.
Vendor must also provide a copy of:
• A diagram of the plant layout
• The manufacturing process flow from beginning to end within the factory
• A list of the manufacturing controls

3b) If factory does not meet Target requirements - Score is below 70 or above 70 with auto fails - Vendor does not submit the VFE. Vendor needs to review and take corrective action on any requirements not met and determine if the factory has the capacity and capabilities to produce Target product and whether the factory will take ownership and appropriate action to meet requirements.
4) TCPS Local Office confirms receipt of VFE within 7 days. If complete TCPS can schedule factory evaluation (FE) only when factory is in a "registered status" (not pending) within the Business Partners Management (BPM) system.
If you are a NEW VENDOR (Candidate) - EXISTING FACTORY ("Evaluation Date" within the last 12 months), follow the below requirements:
1) After obtaining form from Product Manager (PM), it is the Vendor's responsibility to familiarize themselves with VFE form, instructions and Target requirements
2) Vendor completes a VFE at the factory to baseline factory's performance to Target requirements.
Vendor is not required to submit VFE to TCPS Local Office.

3) Vendor requests from factory a current FE CAP to ensure factory sustainability. Vendor needs to support existing CAP.
4) TCPS Local Office schedules Factory Evaluation on/around anniversary date of original FE. Vendor should utilize VFE in advance of annual TCPS FE to ensure factory sustainability. Vendor is not required to submit VFE to TCPS Local Office.

















VFE Workbook Overview
VFE Overview and Instruction tab provides guidance on the purpose, when to use, roles and responsibilities of vendors, and instructions for all tabs provided.
Factory Information tab documents the business area, Vendor and Factory information.
FE Preparation and Documents tab provides direction on the requirements by each business area to be prepared in advance of conducting the VFE.
Factory Capabilities tab records factory manufacturing capabilities.
Machine List & Capacity tab records factory machines available and capacity/output.
FE Walk Thru tab provides a template to document general observations made for each section of the Factory Evaluation during the walk thru of the facility.
Vendor Factory Evaluation (VFE) tab is the actual form used to input the evaluator's findings and determine the factory score. This tab also includes the Resource Guidance Content to aid the evaluator with their answers.
Workmanship Audit tab is the form used to document the 20-piece inspection of product manufactured in the factory. Applies to Initial Factory Only.

















Process
1) Contact factory to ensure all documentation will be available for review at time of VFE (See FE Preparation & Documents tab). This could include information necessary to complete the Factory Info tab, the Capability tab, and the Machine List & Capacity tab of the form as well.
2) At the Factory - Conduct the "Document Review" meeting.
3) Complete the Factory Info, Capabilities, Machine List & Capacity tabs in this document review meeting.
Required for Vendor to complete












Optional for Vendor to complete Optional 'child' questions' based on 'parent' question







Required for TCPS MT to complete












4) Using the FE Walk-Thru template walk the factory validating information and documenting observations along the way.
5) Perform a 20-piece workmanship audit of goods that are representative of product the factory will be producing. Applies to Initial Factory Only.
6) Complete the VFE answering all questions on all sections that apply.

Mandatory Sections Production Sectors - as applicable (See FE Prep & Documents tab )








DOCUMENT CONTROL FURNITURE








QUALITY MANAGEMENT TOYS AND CHILDRENS








SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT ELECTRICAL








PRODUCTION CONTROL FABRIC INSPECTION








PRODUCTION TEST PLAN MATERIALS








CONTROL OF NON-CONFORMING MATERIALS PATTERNS AND MARKERS








CORRECTIVE ACTION/REMEDIAL ACTION PLANS SPREADING AND CUTTING








TRAINING LABORATORY








EQUIPMENT & EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE COLOR EVALUATION








SITE CONDITIONS SEWING-PRODUCTION








SOCIAL COMPLIANCE PRESSING








CTPAT METAL DETECTION








WORKMANSHIP AUDIT (INITIAL FACTORY ONLY) FOOTWEAR







IMPORTANT - We have standardized our policy, procedures, and expectations adding specific auto-fail questions related to safety and consistent quality execution such as appropriate machinery, adequate needle detection, specific QA processes, record keeping, US safety and regulatory requirements, etc. If any are answered "NO" the FE will score as "AUTO FAIL" which means the FE has FAILED.
7) The Vendor Factory Evaluation tab will generate a score when all questions have been answered.
8) Conduct "post VFE" meeting discussing results and all questions answered "No". This is the factory's Corrective Action Plan (CAP).
9) If the VFE meets Target requirements - Score 70 and above without Auto Fails - Vendor submits VFE by emailing a copy directly to TCPS Local Office.
This is the current FE Grading/Scoring:

















SCORE GRADE










80-100 Green - Satisfactory










70-79 Yellow - Proceed with Caution










60-69 Yellow - Factory at Risk










59 or below Red - QA Unacceptable










If you have a RED Grade (either due to score or AUTO FAIL), you are required to complete a Corrective Action Plan. Below are the guidelines for a Corrective Action Plan:
GUIDELINE:
● Vendor/Factory sends in FAILED Self Evaluation to TCPS communicating their Action Plan to improve/fix issue(s).
● After sending FAILED Self Evaluation into TCPS, the Vendor/Factory needs to first improve by fixing the issue(s).
● Once Vendor/Factory fixes issue(s) and has a Grade of: GREEN or YELLOW (PASSED Self Evaluation), the re-send PASSED form back to TCPS for future FE audit.
Important note effective thru December 2012 for initial and annual Factory Evaluations:
If the TCPS conducted Factory Evaluation Score is between 40-69, the factory will have 120 days to utilize the CAP process and achieve a score of 70 or above. Initial TCPS conducted Factory Evaluations scoring 59 or below cannot begin production until the CAP process is complete.


Sheet 2: Factory Information

Factory Information








Factory Name








Factory BPM ID








Business Area Select…

















Instructions:
• Select the correct Business Area and Product Category(s) that your factory produces
• Enter all Vendor Information, Factory Information and Contact Details, Key Factory Personnel and Employee Information, Key Customers and Name, Title and Date when VFE was completed
















Products Produced








Select Product Categories Produced
Accessories and Apparel Glass Plastics




Product Category 1 Select… Candles Handicraft Softhome




Product Category 2 Select… Ceramics Luggage Toys




Product Category 3 Select… Electronics Metal Furniture Wood




Product Category 4 Select… Footwear Metal Products Wood Furniture






General Hardgoods Paper















Department Number(s)


















Vendor Information








TSS, Non-TSS or Both Select…







Vendor BPM ID








Target GMS Vendor ID








Vendor Name








Vendor Address








Country








State/Province








City/Town Village








Zip/Postal Code








Vendor Contact Name








Vendor Contact Email Address








Vendor Phone Number








Vendor Fax Number








Mfg. for Target Select…

















Factory Information








Factory BPM ID








Factory Name








Factory Address








Country








State/Province








City/Town Village








Zip/Postal Code








Factory Longitude and Latitude Coordinates


















Factory Contact Information








Name








Title








E-mail








Contact Phone








Speaks English? Select…







If No, English Contact Name




























Key Factory Personnel








TITLE NAME YRS IN POSITION YRS AT COMPANY PHONE EMAIL



President /Gen. Mgr.








Quality Mgr








Plant / Operations Mgr








Production Manager








Other Personnel


















Employee Information









NUMBER EMPLOYEES







Production Supervisors








Production Operators








QA Manager / Supervisors








Inline QA Inspectors








Final QA Inspectors








Industrial Engineer








Technical Design / Fit Engineers








Lab Manager / Supervisors








Lab Technicians








Maintenance Manager / Supervisors








Mechanic








Other Factory Workers








Total Factory Employees 0

















Key Customers in the Past 12 Months








CUSTOMER NAME BUSINESS % TYPE OF PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT























































Overall Comments































VFE Completed by








Vendor Representative Name and Title
Date:






Factory Representative Name and Title
Date:






Sheet 3: FE Preparation & Documents
Factory Evaluation Preparation and Documents





Factory Name






Factory BPM ID






Business Area















Instructions:
The purpose of the Factory Evaluation Preparation and Documents is to identify which sections/questions require a response and provides a listing of documentation that factories must provide at a scheduled TCPS Factory Evaluation. The Document Review meeting is conducted in the factory office for a review of processes, procedures, and documentation relative to each section. Documents are to be prepared in advance of this meeting.
• Mandatory Section Questions & Documents are required for ALL Factory Evaluations
• Production Sector Questions & Documents are required as applicable when present in factory or as noted.
• The factory must have a knowledgeable representative that can speak to the documents in each section.
• Select the appropriate business type and use the check as verified column to check off as documents are ready for the meeting and the VFE.









Category Mandatory / Production Sector Questions & Documents Required Check as added or verified A&A Footwear SH HG
Document Control Mandatory All questions in this section to be completed
X X X X
Document Control Mandatory SOP for Document Control
X X X X
Document Control Mandatory Master list or similar means for controlling documents
X X X X
Document Control Mandatory Controlled documents to be readily available
X X X X
Document Control Mandatory Instructions defining how quality records are stored, disposed of, and retention period
X X X X
Quality Management Mandatory All questions in this section to be completed
X X X X
Quality Management Mandatory Organization chart for review of reporting structure
X X X X
Quality Management Mandatory Documentation of shift schedules including Quality Department
X X X X
Quality Management Mandatory Documentation of quality goals and performance results
X X X X
Quality Management Mandatory Documentation of quality control meetings
X X X X
Quality Management Mandatory Documentation of quality control reports including summaries
X X X X
Supplier Management Mandatory All questions in this section to be completed
X X X X
Supplier Management Mandatory SOP of Inventory control with supporting records
X X X X
Supplier Management Mandatory Documented supplier approval procedure
X X X X
Supplier Management Mandatory Records of supplier approvals
X X X X
Supplier Management Mandatory Approved supplier list
X X X X
Supplier Management Mandatory SOP ensuring incoming raw materials & sub-assemblies conform to specification & quality standards
X X X X
Supplier Management Mandatory SOP ensuring incoming raw materials & sub-assemblies conform to US safety and regulatory requirements
X X X X
Supplier Management Mandatory SOP for review of product & packaging for color consistency
X X X X
Production Control Mandatory All questions in this section to be completed
X X X X
Production Control Mandatory Production flow diagrams with control points
X X X X
Production Control Mandatory Production instructions for all production processes and production operations
X X X X
Production Control Mandatory In-line Inspection procedure(s) - All production areas
X X X X
Production Control Mandatory Internal in-line inspection records
X X X X
Production Control Mandatory Internal DUPRO inspection procedure
X X X X
Production Control Mandatory Internal DUPRO inspection records
X X X X
Production Control Mandatory Defect classification list
X X X X
Production Control Mandatory Inspection procedures/instructions for all stages of production
X X X X
Production Control Mandatory Internal final random audit (FRI) inspection records
X X X X
Production Control Mandatory Internal pre-production meeting process
X X X X
Production Control Mandatory Internal pre-production meeting records
X X X X
Production Control Mandatory Documentation that validates review of product test requirements and results prior to production start
X X X X
Production Control Mandatory SOP comparing first production units to client approved sample(s) and specifications
X X X X
Production Control Mandatory Documentation that validates the effectiveness of the traceability system
X X X X
Production Control Mandatory SOP requiring customer approval for product changes that may affect safety, regulatory, and quality requirements
X X X X
Production Test Plan Mandatory All questions in this section to be completed
X X X X
Production Test Plan Mandatory Documentation of factory’s production test plan (PTP) including justification of appropriateness
X X X X
Production Test Plan Mandatory PTP execution records to be readily available
X X X X
Control of Nonconforming Materials Mandatory All questions in this section to be completed
X X X X
Control of Nonconforming Materials Mandatory SOP for control of non-conforming raw materials, components, and finished products including re-work and final disposition
X X X X
Control of Nonconforming Materials Mandatory Records of non-conforming/rejected raw materials, components, and finished products including re-work
X X X X
Control of Nonconforming Materials Mandatory Records that non-confirming materials, components (including packaging), and finished products are disposed according to customer’s and/or legal requirements
X X X X
Control of Nonconforming Materials Mandatory SOP for the notification to customers on issues of product safety and legality (non-compliance with any rule, ban, standard and regulation)
X X X X
Control of Nonconforming Materials Mandatory Records of notification to customers on issues of product safety and legality (non-compliance with any rule, ban, standard and regulation)
X X X X
Corrective Action/Remedial Action Mandatory All questions in this section to be completed
X X X X
Corrective Action/Remedial Action Mandatory SOP of corrective action covering the investigation and resolution of nonconformities that may affect safety, regulatory, and quality requirements of product
X X X X
Corrective Action/Remedial Action Mandatory Corrective action/remedial action records
X X X X
Training Mandatory All questions in this section to be completed
X X X X
Training Mandatory Documents that designate required training per area and position
X X X X
Training Mandatory Employee training records
X X X X
Equipment and Maintenance Mandatory All questions in this section to be completed
X X X X
Equipment and Maintenance Mandatory Master list of all measurement and test equipment being calibrated
X X X X
Equipment and Maintenance Mandatory SOP on the Calibration of Measurement equipmet including actions taken when measurement and test equipment are not operating within specified tolerances or limits
X X X X
Equipment and Maintenance Mandatory Maintenance records for main facility equipment (power supply, boilers, heaters, compressors, etc).
X X X X
Equipment and Maintenance Mandatory Documentation of planned maintenance system covering all equipment critical to product safety, legality, quality, and business continuity
X X X X
Equipment and Maintenance Mandatory Maintenance records for all equipment critical to product safety, legality, quality, and business continuity
X X X X
Equipment and Maintenance Mandatory Inventory list of spare parts on hand
X X X X
Site Conditions Mandatory All questions in this section to be completed
X X X X
Social Compliance Mandatory All questions in this section to be completed
X X X X
Social Compliance Mandatory Documentation of hiring procedure
X X X X
CTPAT Mandatory All questions in this section to be completed
X X X X
CTPAT Mandatory Procedure for the control and fixation of seals to containers/trailers
X X X X
CTPAT Mandatory Records of seal/lock log
X X X X
CTPAT Mandatory Procedure for the distribution of seals/locks
X X X X
CTPAT Mandatory Documentation of container load plan or container seal log
X X X X
CTPAT Mandatory 7-point container/trailer check list or procedure verifying the integrity of the container/trailer
X X X X
CTPAT Mandatory SOP for terminated employees
X X X X
Workmanship Audit Mandatory Record of 20-piece vendor conducted workmanship audit of factory product
X X X X
Fabric Inspection Production Sector All questions in this section to be completed
X
X
Fabric Inspection Production Sector SOP for fabric inspection
X
X
Fabric Inspection Production Sector Records that validate fabric inspections are performed and per process
X
X
Fabric Inspection Production Sector SOP for shade bands
X
X
Fabric Inspection Production Sector Records of shade bands
X
X
Spreading and Cutting Production Sector All questions in this section to be completed
X
X
Spreading and Cutting Production Sector SOP for the cutting of fabric
X
X
Spreading and Cutting Production Sector Records of cutting in-line inspections
X
X
Spreading and Cutting Production Sector SOP for shade control - fabric lots in spreading and cut goods by ply
X
X
Spreading and Cutting Production Sector SOP for bundle integrity
X
X
Spreading and Cutting Production Sector Records that document fusing log
X
X
Spreading and Cutting Production Sector Fusible interlining specifications
X
X
Laboratory - Required where checked Production Sector All questions in this section to be completed
X
X
Laboratory - Required where checked Production Sector Records of product testing for dimensional stability, appearance after care, colorfastness and fabric weight
X
X
Color Evaluation - Required where checked Production Sector All questions in this section to be completed
X
X
Color Evaluation - Required where checked Production Sector Records of Lamp bulb maintenance/replacement
X
X
Color Evaluation - Required where checked Production Sector Light box calibration certificate
X
X
Color Evaluation - Required where checked Production Sector Records verifying color evaluators are tested
X
X
Color Evaluation - Required where checked Production Sector SOP for color evaluation of product
X
X
Sewing-Production Production Sector All questions in this section to be completed
X X X
Sewing-Production Production Sector SOP for broken needle control process
X X X
Sewing-Production Production Sector Broken needle log
X X X
Metal Detection - Required for Childrens & Softhome Product where checked Production Sector All questions in this section to be completed
X X X
Metal Detection - Required for Childrens & Softhome Product where checked Production Sector SOP for metal detection including calibration of equipment
X X X
Metal Detection - Required for Childrens & Softhome Product where checked Production Sector Records documenting metal detection of production
X X X
Metal Detection - Required for Childrens & Softhome Product where checked Production Sector Records of calibration checks
X X X
Footwear Production Sector All questions in this section to be completed

X

Footwear Production Sector SOP for mold/mildew prevention

X

Footwear Production Sector Records time controller is monitored on assembly/lasting production line

X

Footwear Production Sector Records temperature controller is monitored on assembly/lasting production line

X

Footwear Production Sector SOP for lasting marks

X

Footwear Production Sector Records of lasting mark checks inline

X

Footwear Production Sector SOP for cooling cabinet

X

Footwear Production Sector Records of cooling cabinet temperature checks

X

Footwear Production Sector SOP for use of fungicides/anti-mold chemicals

X

Footwear Production Sector SOP for proper gluing technique

X

Footwear Production Sector Records of inline gluing checks

X

Footwear Production Sector Documented process controls for sole pressing

X

Footwear Production Sector Records of pressing checks

X

Footwear Production Sector Documented process controls for buffing of sole

X

Footwear Production Sector Records of buffing checks

X

Footwear Production Sector Documented process contols for placement of fillers

X

Footwear Production Sector Records of placement checks

X

Footwear Production Sector SOP for attachment of sole to upper

X

Footwear Production Sector Documented process controls for attachment of sole to upper

X

Footwear Production Sector Records of attachment checks

X

Footwear Production Sector Records monitoring speed of production line

X

Footwear Production Sector SOP for internal check of bonding/heel strength

X

Toys and Children’s Hardgood Products Production Sector All questions in this section to be completed



X
Toys and Children’s Hardgood Products Production Sector SOP for metal detection of product



X
Toys and Children’s Hardgood Products Production Sector Records documenting metal detection of production



X
Toys and Children’s Hardgood Products Production Sector Documentation of needle management system



X
Toys and Children’s Hardgood Products Production Sector Records of broken needle log



X
Toys and Children’s Hardgood Products Production Sector Records documenting use and frequency of test equipment



X
Toys and Children’s Hardgood Products Production Sector Records documenting product testing at a CPSC accredited third party lab



X
Electrical Production Sector All questions in this section to be completed



X
Electrical Production Sector Records supporting use of critical in-house safety testing



X
Electrical Production Sector Records documenting use of multi-meter for AC & DC product



X
Electrical Production Sector Documentation all AC powered products have up-to-date listings with a recognized third party safety agency



X
Electrical Production Sector Records validating AC powered products are tested at the factory as specified by a third party safety agency



X
Furniture Production Sector All questions in this section to be completed



X
Furniture Production Sector Records of design review for safety prior to start of production



X
Furniture Production Sector Records supporting use of critical in-house safety testing



X
Furniture Production Sector Records indicating use of test equipment at defined milestones or production frequencies



X

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