"How should “supplier reference” be translated here?
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The use of supplier references, catalogue numbers or the like shall not be deemed to supersede the performance requirements of the purchase order. Please take a look. Last edited by ship200 on 2007-12-20 15:24.]
Supplier references here refers to a list of the supplier’s performance records
What was explained upstairs makes sense. But I can never understand what the whole sentence is trying to convey.
The use of supplier references, catalogue numbers, or similar items shall not be considered as a substitute for the performance requirements specified in the purchase order. The use of supplier guidance materials, specifications, and other similar documents cannot replace the performance requirements outlined in the purchase order. Generally, this should be a requirement in the contract: even if the supplier’s documentation specifies its performance characteristics, etc., separate provisions regarding performance guarantees must still be outlined and agreed upon in the purchase contract. Performance guarantees should usually be listed separately in the purchase contract.
The use of supplier guidance materials, samples, and similar documents cannot replace the performance requirements specified in the purchase order.
I checked again: catalogue number refers to the sample number, while supplier references might denote technical documents or samples.
It should be the supplier’s samples or promotional materials, etc.; many times they just make exaggerated claims. The contract should also contain detailed requirements, and these materials cannot be used as attachments to the contract.