### SERVED: January 29, 

### 2014 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICE OF HEARINGS

WASHINGTON, DC

IN THE MATTER OF:



### ABO SUPPLY LLC FDMS NO. FAA-2013-0713 

### DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE TO "COMPAINANT'SMOTIONFORDECISION" OnbehalfofABO SupplyLLC ("ABO"), Defendantinthis action, we herebyrepond to Complainant's Motionfor Decision, averring that there remain genuine, material facts in dispute. Therefore, Complainantis not entitledto a decision as a matter oflaw. Complainant, onJanuary 9, 2014, filed its Motion seeking apre-hearing decision, inthe nature ofa summaryjudgment described inRule 56, Federal Rules ofCivil Procedure, alleging thatthere are no undisputed facts. ABO avers thatthere are sharp disputes in insufficient information developedrespecting essential facts. Accordingly, thematteris notripe for decision pursuantto the Complainant'sMotionorbased onthe documents included in its Exhibits. I. 

### ISSUES In SectionIII, Complainantcites, as its Issue (I), a conclusory allegation, which ABO denied inits Answer, pondering whetherABO's actions constituted violations ofthe HMTRwhen it "offered apackage
...to Emirates Airlines
...for airtransportation
..." DefendantABO denies the alleged facts thatit a) "offered"the relevantpackage or, even ifitdid, that it b) offeredthe packageto Emirates oranyone else for airtransportation. The legal characterizationofABO'srole inthe transactionturns onfacts thatremain in dispute and facts that, as far as ABO is aware, the FAA'sinvestigation did not explore and have notbeendeveloped. The unproven conflation ofthese conclusory allegations is againrepeated in SectionVI ofComplainant'sMotion. In

### SectionIII, Complainant cites, as its Issue (2), whetherthe propsed civil penalty is appropriate giventhe fcts and circumstances inthe case. However, as addressedbelow, whetherthe role ABO played inthe relevanttransaction makes it responsible for one or more ofthe alleged violations turns on facts and lawnot yet vefore the Court. Thus, until these facts and law are adequately developed, any determination as to the appropriateness

### DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE TO COMPLAINANT'S MOTION FORDECISION; FDMS NO.: FAA-2013-0713 ofapenalty amountis premature and notripe for determinationpursuantto Complainant's Motionfor decision. In short, ABO does not denythat acetonitrile is ahazardous materialrequiring specific packaging, marking, labeling, 

## etc., for safe air carriage. ABO does not deny thatit sold the two liters ofacetonitrilethat were ultimatelypackaged, marked, labeled, and shipped undeclared via airtransportation. ABO does deny, however, that it was the party responsible for providingfor the hazardous material packaging, marking, and labeling and thatit was the partywho "offered"the acetonitrile for airtransportation, undeclared orotherwise. It

### has been defending itselfwiththe same explanation since its first statementto FAA investigators, attached hereto as Defendant's ExhibitA. 

### II. DEFENDANT'S RESPONSES TO COMPLAINANT'S ALLEGATIONS Essential to Complainant's factual allegation is the claimthatitwas ABO who "offered" the 2 liters ofacetonitrile into "aircommerce." ThoughABO was the Seller, this was an ex works sale (as specifiedbythe then applicable Incoterms 2010, a system of standardizing contractingterms in internationaltransactions) pursuantto arouted export transactionwhere the foreign Buyer,through an agent ofits own selection, arrangedto collect the goods from ABO and assumed the rightto make, and responsibility for, all subsequent decisions. A U.S. Sellerofgoods to aforeign Buyeris not, in everyinstance, the "Shipper" inthe transaction. The "Shipper" is the partythat is directing the exportation ofthe goods, including selectingthe mode ofexporttransport, the sufficiency ofanypacking, labeling, and marking, compliance withapplicable carriage and export control and declaration laws, arranging for export carriage, and "offering"the goods for carrrage. Complainant offers ExhibitsA-F in support ofits allegationthat ABO was the responsible partywho "offered"the 2 liters ofacetonitrile into air commerce. Complainant's allegations andABO'sresponses to same are intertwined in Complainant's Exhibits Motion and inthe Exhibits attached, thereto, andABO herein responds to Complainant'sreliance on and assertions respecting each, as follows: A. 

### Complainant's ExhibitA: GIS Pro Forma Invoice No. 007163 This Pro Forma invoice, dated June 14, 2012, was issuedby Gulflndustrial Supply FZE (GIS), shows thatthe Buyerofthe 2 liters ofacetonitrile is YemenLNG CompanyLTD. (YemenLNG), understood to be a Yemeni state-owned liquidfied natural gas producerin Yemen. It

### quotes aprice of$528, plus an additional $60.55 for "inlandfreight," and containsthe warning "**PLEASENOTEITEM I IS HAZARDOUS MATERIAL" and further advises "HAZARDOUS PACKING OR DGD ARENOT INCLUDED IN OUROFFER. ATTACHED MSDS FORYOUR REFERENCE**." In addition, the total amount of$588.55 is described as "TOTAL AMOUNT EXWHOUSTON USA IN USD." Several observationsrespectingthis Pro Forma invoice are directly relevant in determining whichpartyto the transaction
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### DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE TO COMPLAINANT'S MOTION FOR DECISION; FDMS NO.: FAA-2013-0713 is actuallyresponsible for anyhazardous materials violations in connectionwiththis shipment. I. The sales term "EXWHOUSTONUSA" specifies where and whentitle to the goods transfers. EXW HOUSTONUSA, inthe circumstances, specifies the U.S. supplier's place ofbusiness
...ABO. It

### also specifies the point atwhichresponsibility for the goods transfers from the Sellerto the Buyer and where the Seller's authority respecting subsequent decisions terminates. ABO avers thatthe transaction was conceived, documented, and concluded as anEx Works 

### transaction and that the Buyer, through anAgent ofits own selection,tookpossession ofthe goods at ABO's Houstonplace ofbusiness, removed them from its premises, andbears sole responsibility for all subsequent decisions. 2. GIS alerted YemenLNGthatthe quoted goods were "HAZARDOUS MATERIAL" and attached a copy ofthe MSDS (Material SafetyData Sheet). GIS further noted that the costs related to hazardous goods packing and DGD (dangerous goods declaration) were notincludedinthe quote. This is relevant because those packing, marking, labeling, and declaration services addto the cost ofthe transaction and decisions respecting who will undertake those services andwho will payfor them are points ofnegotiationin the transaction. Inthis instance, the quotationwas issued consistent withthe Buyer's advice thatit will take the goods "EXWHoustonUSA" without included "hazardous packing or DGD." This, byitself, is not a "redflag" suggesting any intended non complianceby anypartyrespecting hazardous materials marking, labeling, shipping, 

## etc., as both GIS and ABOunderstood and expectedthat YemenLNG's U.S. freight forwarding agent would providethat service and, likely, in the context ofa consolidated shipmentcomprised ofmyriad other goods requiring hazardous materials marking, labeling, 

## etc. Exportfreight consolidation and packing are core servicesperformedby freight forwarders inrouted export transactions. Thus, the Pro Forma 

### invoice, as written, is consistent with a decision, understood bythe involvedparties, that Buyer will take possession ofthe goods at Seller'splace "as-is." 3. The price quotedbyGIS is relevant, as itconfirms thatthe transaction is consistent withthe EXWterms ofsale. It is comprised oftwo charges. Charge I is the quoted price for the 2 liters ofacetonitrile. Respecting Charge 2, however, the description, "INLAND FREIGHT," is relevant becausethatis the charge relative to the domestic U.S. shipping cost, wherein, ABO obtainedthe goods from Fisher Scientific. That is, the only freight costquoted is the costinvolved in getting the 2 liters ofacetonitrile to ABO'splace. The Pro Forma 

### invoice lists no charges for any subsequent activities, because, in this EXWtransaction, as consistent with every other EXWtransaction (absent express novation), thatis the pointwhere service, authority, and responsibility for subsequent acts ends for the EXW Seller. Accordingly, ratherthan demonstrate that there are no material facts inissue, this Exhibit is entirely consistent with the claim that the responsible party, the party that offered the goods in air commerce, was aparty other thanABO.
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### DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE TO COMPLAINANT'S MOTIONFORDECISION; FDMS NO.: FAA-2013-0713
B. Complainant'sExhibitB: ABO Invoice No. 007653 This is the invoice from ABO to GIS, its related party acting as the direct Sellerto the Buyer and Ultimate Consignee, YemenLNG. It

### has the same two line item charges, though at lesser amounts ($408.64 and $46.85), as GIS added its markup inits transactionwith YemenLNG. It

### is arelatively good quality invoice, as itprovides all ofthe export control and export declaration information a domestic Selleris obligated to provideto the Buyer in arouted exporttransaction (e.g., parties, destination, description, quantities, units, values, HS (Harmonized System)/Schedule B Codes, ECCN (export commoditycontrol number), NLR declaration (no license required), origin, etc. 

### Missing from Complainant's Exhibit B, and apparentlymissing from ABO's Invoice, is any reference to the Ex Works 

### terms ofsale. However, that'sbecause ABO's Invoice comprised 2 pages and Complainantprovided "Page 112'', butnot "Page 2/2." ABO Invoice 7653, Page 2/2, is hereby attached as Defendant's Exhibit B. Page 2/2, adjacent to the Total invoice price, declares "TOTAL USD EXW HOUSTON." ABO's Invoice, in each ofthe foregoing respects, is consistent withits Order Acknowledgement, Pages I and 2 of2,hereby attached as Defendant's ExhibitC. Thus, the Order and InvoicepaperbetweenABO and GIS, as it was between GIS and Yemen LNG, establishesthatthe transaction was entered into byall relevant parties as an EXWtransaction, whereintitle andresponsibility transferred at Seller's location (ABO'splace ofbusiness in Houston) and where Seller offered and Buyer expected no subsequent services. C. Complainant's Exhibit C: DHL Express Shipment Waybill45 6442 9730. Nowthis is where it gets interesting and where ABO has some explaining to do. This document was preparedwith ABO listed as the "Shipper" (Block2) and ABO salesmanIgnacio Aurreocoecheaappears (andis understood) to have signedit on August 8, 2012 (Block 7). As Complainant correctly notes, the signature is below some boilerplatetext intiny, tinyprint, onthe 4th line, whichprovided "(2) this shipmentdoes notcontain cash or dangerous goods (see reverse). " 

### Defendant responds to Complainant's reliance onthis document, as follows: I. ABO, infact, was notthe "Shipper." As discussed above, ABO was the domestic SellerinanEXWtransactionwhere the role of"Shipper" would typicallybe performedby the Buyerorby an Agent sleeted and directed, directly orindirectly, by the Buyer. Based on its knowledge respecting the parties and roles involved in this transaction, ABO understands that DHL Express likely acted as an Agent or Sub Agent for the Buyer. ABO does not know absolutely, however, as ABO did nothire nor did ittake any actionto choose or direct DHL Express in connection withthe retrieval ofthe 2 liters ofacetonitrile from its premises on August 8, 2012.

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## DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE TO COMPLAINANT'S MOTION FOR DECISION; FDMS NO.: FAA-2013-0713 2. ABO is uncertainwho preparedthe form listing it as the "Shipper,"butavers that ABO didnotintendby any entry onthis form to, in any way, act as anovationto the sales contract and was not intended, in any way, to affect the roles and duties ofthe parties. Evenifthe form was completedby someone at ABO (e.g., 

### Ingnacio Aurrecoechea), the significance ofthe form to ABO and to any employee was merely to evidence and document the transfer ofpossession ofthe box containing the 2 liters ofacetonitrile to the courier. 3. ThoughIgnacio appears to have signedthe Signature space in Block 7, there is no evidencethat he actually saw, muchless consciously considered,the declaration provided inthe tiny, tiny boilerplateprint. Defendantinvites the Court to examine the boilerplate fine print, onthe form preparedby DHL Express, and evaluate its effectiveness atbindingthe person signing to compliance with the declaration containedtherein. Rather, it is quite plausible that he, having undertakenthe minimum scrutiny ofthe form to note thatit accurately described the goods as "QTY:2 ACETONITRILE OPTIMA 1LITER" inBlock 5, intextlarge enoughthat he couldread, reflexively signed onthe indicatedblankcompletelywithoutreading the formn's fine print and completelyunaware ofapotential "gotcha," inthe circumstances. Thus, ABO avers that Ignacio's signature was given in actual ignorance ofany inconsistent statements inthe biolerplatetext. 4. Consistent with ABO's defense that was nottheresponsible party, not the party in charge ofthe removal ofthe 2 liters ofacetonitrile from tspremises, Defendantnotes thatthe DHLExpress form, inBlock I, provides that DHL Express' charges in connection with the collection ofthe goods are chargedto the "Receiver" ofthe goods, notto ABO. Though ABO knows the identity ofthe ultimate consignee (YemenLNG) and its foreign shipping agent (Danzas AEI Emirates), only viathe entry ofDanzas AEI Emirates inBlock 3, wouldABO knowthe identity ofthe "Receiver," as ABO was not aparty to anyportionofthe transaction following that transfer ofpossessionto DHLExpress at its place ofbusiness in Houston. 5. This DHL Express ShipmentWaybill is not evidencethat ABO offered the referenced goods for air tansporation, in air commerce, or for air carriage. This form is completely devoid ofany designation ofa subsequentmode ofcarriage. Theparty identified as the Receiver andknownto be the forwarding agent for the foreign ultimate consignee is a foreign party with a foreign addrtess, butthis form does not specifY air carriage orlimit ocean carriage as the likely mode oftransport. Only decisions to which ABO was notprivy, at the timepossession andtitle transferredto its Buyer, resulted inthe selection ofa mode oftransport. Those decisions were made by, or on behalfof,the Buyer and the ultimate mode oftransport was selectedby or onbehalfofthe Buyer, directly or indirectly, through one or more ofits agents and ABO was not involved orprivy.

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### DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE TO COMPLAINANT'S MOTION FOR DECISION; FDMS NO.: FAA-2013-0713 6. DHLExpress must agree that it was not acting as a courier onbehalfofABO, as ithas refusedto provide copies ofrelevant documentation oreven discuss details of thetransaction with ABO orits counsel. D. Complainant's ExhibitD: Letterfrom ABO Sale Representative, Ignacio Jose Aurrecoechea, to Lukasz Kazimierczak, DHL. Defendantcites this letter as proofthaABO knewthatthe acetonitrile was hazardous material at the time DHL Express collectedit from ABO's premises. Defendant, however, does not deny that. In fact, ABO knewthat fact aboutthe acetonitrile months priorto the transaction, whenit quoted its chargesto GIS. OnJune 14, 2012, GIS sent an emailto ABO (Defendant's Exhibit C), whichincludedtheMSDS with the

### Pro Forma invoice (Complainant's ExhibitA) GIS hadprepared for YemenLNG, andprior correspondence onthe same date confirmingthatthese materials were also providedto YemenLNG. Thus, itis undisputed that, onorbefore June 14,2012, ABO knewand, additionally, knewthatboth GIS and YemenLNG also knewthatthe acetonitrile was hazardous materials. This correspondence further confirms that YemenLNGwas notpayingABO to handle thehazardous materials packing, marking, and labeling onitsbehalf. ABO had everyreasonto expectthat Yemen LNG, viaits one or morepresumablycompetent freight forwarding agents, would dischsrge that and other subsequentresponsibilities viausual and customarypreexportconsolidation, packing, and similar arrangements. Inadditionto confirmingthatABO was aware thatthe two liters ofacetonitrile was hazardous materials, Ignacio's statements in this letter are entirely consistentwiththe 

### Ex Works terms ofsale and ABO's undersdtandingthattheresponsibleparties were onnotice that the goods required special packing and marking andthat same wouldbe provided for subsequentto ABO's release ofthe package to the Buyer's agent upon call. Atthattime, Ignacio appears to be appropriately, understandablyregretful ofhis and ABO'sparticipationin a transactionthat resultedinhazardous goods being shippedinanymanner short ofthe most safe, mostproperway. Nevertheless, nothing inthis letter suggeststhat Ignacio intended any admission against interest, thathe hadcarefullyparsedthe flow ofresponsibility, that he evenhad surmisedwho dropped the ball, or knew what, ifany, liability ABOmightultimatelybear. E. Complainant'sExhibits E andF: Emirates Cargo InternationalAWB 176-32209940 and Cargo Manifest: This is a veryinteresting document. Complainantoffers it as definitive, rock solid proofthatitABO who committedthe myriad alleged FAAviolations whenit offered hazardous materials for air transportation and in air commerce. It

### does appear to be exactlythat, as it does reference "ABO Supply" and its Houston address in the Block for Shipper's name and address and it lists Yemen LNG as the Consignee. Though notprivyto the complete contents ofthe shipment, ABO does not doubtthatthis is the shipmentwas found, as alleged, to have included the 2 liters ofacetonitrile ABO
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### DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE TO COMPLAINANT'S MOTION FOR DECISION; FDMS NO.; FAA-2013-0713 soldto GIS andheld at its place for collectionby an agentfor the ultimate consignee and actual Buyer, YemenLNG. However, the mostinterestingthing about this document is that ABOplayedno role inits issuance orpreparation, directly or indirectly. As explainedabove, this was anEx Works 

### transaction andABOplayed no role, did notparticipate in, and was notprivyto any decisions made respecting the acetonitrile transaction subsequentto the removal ofthe goods from its premises onAugust 8, 2012. ABO, as far as it is aware, hasnever authorized BridgewayTrading LLC (Bridgeway) to act as its agent in any capacity, much lessto offer goods for air carriage orin airtransportation. IfBridgeway was so authorized, it shouldbe able to produce a PowerofAttorney. Defendantwouldexpectthat the FAAinvestigators wouldhave approached Bridgeway Trading and requested that document, butit has no information, atthis time, whetherthat inquiry was made orwhat, ifanything, Bridgewaymayhave provided or statedinresponse. ABO is at a loss, atthis time, to explainwhythis document waspreparedthis way, as itwas notinvolved in orprivyto itsproduction. It

### has no ideawhythe goods were described as "Pilot Control Valves,"thoughtwo boxes are referenced and it's possiblethatthe other one actually contained goods ofthatdescription, but ABO can only guess, as this shipment was not its handiwork. In fact, ABO never sawthis AWB until a copywas providedbythe FAA subsequentto the violation. Only at that time, did ABO evenbecome privyto the AWB number. Thus, this documentis rock solidproofthat someone is responsible for offering the indicatedpackages for air transportation and in air commerce, but ABO was notthat party. Emirates Cargo International must agree that itwas not acting as an aircarrier onbehalfofABO (i.e., 

### that ABO was the actual Shipper), as ithas refusedto provide copies ofrelevant documentation oreven discuss details ofthe transaction withABO orits counsel. Emirates shouldrecall and shouldbe able to produce records respecting its dealings onthis shipment and those records shouldreveal that ABO was not therowing oar onthis phase ofthe transaction. In any event, ABO was notthat party, directly orindirectly, butnotes thatthe Accounting information identifies "KNOWNCUSTOMERNTFY; ARAB TRADING COMPANYLTD
...ATTN: OTHMAN AHMED." Ifthe FAAinvestigationhas notpursuedthese facts from Emirates, from Bridgeway, and/or from OthmanAhmed, andpotential unknown others, thenthese essential facts remainundetermined andindispute. III. CORRECTIVE ACTION Complainant criticizes ABO's assertion ofa defense to the allegations when it notes "althoughABO Supplyhas no violationhistory, the companydenies any responsibility." ABO avers thatits legal and factual claimthatit was not the responsible partyinthe instance cited by Complainanthas merit, given a full and accurate understanding ofits role inthe transaction and its actions. Nevertheless, ABO sincerelyregrets that it was Page 7 of8

### DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE TO COMPLAINANT'S MOTION FORDECISION; FDMS NO.: FAA-2013-0713 involved in atransaction, which couldhave hadthe potential to create anunsafe incident aboard an international flight. ThoughABO will ultimately leave the decision respecting its legal liabilityfor any ofthe alleged violations up to this Court's determination, ABO has alreadytaken definitive corrective actionto ensure thatthe scenario is not repeated. ThoughABO believesthat Complainanthas mischaracterized its role in and responsibility for the violation(s) inthe instant action, ABO decidedthat itwould no longer accepts orders for goods requiring hazardous materialspackaging, marking, labeling, declaration, etc., unless the Buyer authorized and agreed to compensate ABO for carrying outthose functions. ABO may lose an occasional sale, butbelieves that the correctivemeasures detailed in Defendant's Exhibit D, announced and distributed to all personnel onJanuary 4, 2013, by Gregory Chevrier, General Manager, constitute good policy and appropriate and timely correctivemeasures. IV. CONCLUSION WHEREFORE, onbehalfofABO, we herebyrespectfully requestthatthe Administrative LawJudge deny Complainant's Motion for a Decision and that it permitthe essential facts and lawto be determined following the conclusion ofdiscovery andpursuant to a hearing.

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# 0-H'U/

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### Johnsto , PLLC Attorneys for ABO Supply LLC 950 Echo Lane, Suite 360 Houston, TX 77024 713-932-1540 713-932-1542 fax

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### TX 77067 Phone:+1 

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### Fax: +1 

### 713 482 2061 E-mail: sales@abosupply.com

EIR: 2012SW700236
Special Agent Bill Streb PO Box443 Bellville, Texas 77418

Dear Mr. Streb, Houston, September5 2012

In response tothe official letter ofinvestigation 1 received September 31d 2012, it is ABO Supply, LLC's purpose and intentto disputethe

· claim(s) presented against the company; in regards to our culpability attached to the sequence of events that resulted in undeclared

hazardous material being introduced into the air transportation system. Following, you 

### will find a detailed explanation outlining our posftion on this matter, and supporting documentation and evidence proving ABO Supply, lLC is in fact, notthe responsible party for the undeclared hazardous material. We sold the materialto our sister company, Gulf Industrial Supply(GIS) located in Dubai, UAE, on an EXW Houston,Texas basis, per lncoterms®2010. GIS in turn sold the material on an EXW Houston, Texas basis, per lncoterms®2Q10 to theirclient and end user ofthe goods in question, Yemen LNG. It is our understandingthat term EXW, per lncoterms•2010 statethat the Seller's only responsibility is to make the goods available atthe Seller's premises. The Buyer bears full costs and risks of movingthe goods from there to there to destination. The only requirements that tbe Seller is bound by under EXW terms ofsale is standard packaging and labeling. The Buyer takes responsibility ofall other risks and charges including but not limitedto; Export Clearance (License, EEI/AES), Freight Forwarder Documentation Fees, Alr/Ocean Freight and Loading/Unloading Charges, Insurance, Security Information Requirements, Duty/Customs/Taxes/Fees. Furtherto this point, ABO Supply, LLC made available on good faith attime of offer, the Material Safety Data Sheet forthe material in question, including Section 14 detailingthe transportation restrictions/requirements, to GIS (Addendum 1). Since GIS had also sold to Yemen LNG on an EXW basis, they subsequently passed this information regarding the hazardous nature ofthe products along to the end user. When Yemen LNG was asked ifthey wished to have either GIS, orABO Supply, LLC take care ofthe hazardous material packing and the Dangerous Goods Declaration, the response returned 

### was that Yemen LNG 

### would take charge 

### ofall hazardous packing, declaration and other prescribed preparation priorto transport. At this point, with ABO Supply not knowing the mode oftransport, we considered our due diligence complete and satisfactory, as Yemen LNG had admitted prior knowledge ofthe nature ofthe goods by way ofABO and GIS notification, and had accepted the responsibilityto make sureall regulations and mandates were met priortothe exportofthe materiaL Attached to this letter is acopy ofthe email record, showingwhere Yemen LNG advised GIS and ABO that they would take responsibility of the hazmat packing and declaration, releasing all other parties from liability (Addendum 2). 

### The material was received in our Houston warehouse 

### facility vla United Parcel Service standard ground, and arrived without any hazardous declaration, hazmat shipping documentation, no DOT diamond labels on the carton, and no MSDS with the material. According to UPS Hazmat Compliance department, the material was not declared as hazardous by the supplier, Fisher Scientific> because it was classified as a combustible material and was able to ship in this quantity under a DOT exemption. Our warehouse personnel are nottrained to deal with hazardous goods and anytime we purchase them, we routinely divert them to an offsite warehouse thatwe have contracted with for processing and storage until time ofshipment. Our company policy is to not receive any hazardous material into our warehouse, at our


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Houston facility. Had this package arrived with markings indicating it as hazardous, ourwarehouse personnel would have had it diverted to one ofthe previous[y mentioned offsite warehouses to awaitfurther instruction. Since itwas not marked in any way, ourstaff checked the carton into inventory, and held it unt)[ the courier arrived to collect the material. Itis worth notingthatthe material left our facility in the same carton, with the same markings, 

### it arrived with 1 when itwas finally released to the clients courier service. When the materia! was collected from ourfacility on August 08, 2012, Unique Courier Service arrived at our dock and picked up the material in question. Unique Courier Service was contacted and contracted by eitherYemen LNG directly, or athird partyworking on their behalf, and the collection at our Greens Crossing fadlity was made underthe premise of EXW terms ofsale. Based on the previous explanation and written record, detailed and provided here within, 

### ABO Supply was underthe assumption that hazardous packaging, Dangerous 

### Goods Declaration, 

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### final mode 

### oftransportation, had also been arranged and contracted by either

### Yemen LNG, or a nominatedthird party vendor. At this point, 

### believing we had 

### met all 

### ofour responsibilities pertheterms ofthe sale, we proceeded to release to goods from our facilitytothe care ofUnique Courier Service. Based on the information detailed above, and the documentation provided in support ofthe statements made in this letter, it is ABO Supply's position that we made every effortfrom the beginning to be open, honest, clear and precise regarding the nature ofthe goods offeredfor sale. In addition, we fulfilled and our obligations as an EXW Seller, notifying parties involved thatthe hazardous packing, declaration, and other regulatory criteria had not been taken care of

### prior to shipment. Based on thefact thatthe end user acknowledged they would take charge ofthese requirements, wefeel we should be released from any present and future liability in terms ofthis shipment. We wish to thank you foryourtime and thoughtful consideration ofthe arguments presented within, and trustthat a favorable ruling will be reached on behalfof

### ABO Supply, 

### lLC, excusingthe companyfrom any wrongdoing pertaining to the referenced shipment. We will remai atyour disposal in case ofany additional information might be requested.

Gregory Chevrier General Manager



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## Ignacio Aurrecoechea From: 

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### Cc: Subject: Attachments: Mary, Ignacio Aurrecoechea Friday, June 08, 2012 3:34 PM 'Mary Zhou' Carolle Vallee RE: price request 

### II 10018166 20120608_155950.pdf

Please find attached our offer+ MSDS EXW Houston Lead time: 3 weeks Add:$ 40 for inland freight Our offer E-5462 Please let me know ifyou need anything else Ignacio Best regards/Cordia/mente Ignacio Jose Aurrecoechea Sales Representative

### I Representante Comercial 

### ABO Supply 11201 Greens Crossing Blvd., Ste 800- Houston, Texas 77067 Email: ignacio@abosupply.com 

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### I F: 713 482 2061 skype: lgnacia_ABO www.abosupply.com**~Please** considertheenvironmentbeforeprinting this e-mail. Por favorpiense en elmediaambiente antesde imprimirestecorreo.
Tills e-mail and any files transmitted with it are the property ofABO Supply, LLC. and its affiliates, and is solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom this e-mail is addressed. Ifthe reader ofthis message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible fordelivering it to the intended recipient, please notify the sender and delete this message immediately from your computer. Any other use, retention, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying ofthis e-mail is strictly prohibited.
From: Mary Zhou [mailto:marv.zhou@gulf-industrial.coml 

### Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 3:45AM 

### To: Ignacio Aurrecoechea 

### Subject: price request //10018166 Dear Ignacio, Please find below our request:**Acetonnitrile~** 

### optima, amber glass, II ecosafpak Part No. A-996-1

### Manufacturer: Fisher Scientific Qty 2 Pes.

Could you, please specifythe following information: The delivery deadline The validityofyour offer Weight and dimensions Please kindly send us your best offer asap.

Best regards 

## I c:olp.:ill**~i** C:-' MaryZhou GULF INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY FZE PO Box 263013, Jebel Ali Free Zone, WAREHOUSE FZS2AA03, Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Tel. :+971 (0)4 88 60 333/ Fax :+971 (0)4 88 63 063 Mobile: +9715 52957470 Email :mary.zhou@gulf-industrial.com

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### All, Gregory Chevrier <Gregory@abosupply.com> Friday, January 04, 2013 11:52 AM Carolle Vallee; Travis Kalen Martha Deem NEW PROCESS FOR HAZMAT PRODUCTS

Effective as oftoday, all offers to clients MUST have included hazardous packaging. We will no longer propose orsell those products, even EXW basis, without including by default an Hazmat packing. That means also thatwe will need to knowthe shipment mode, even ifABO is not going to handle the shipment, in orderto have the proper packaging. Regards Gregory Chevrier General Manager 

### Email: Greqory@abosupply.com 

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### Purchaser Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Directly reports to Procurement Manager 2. Sources and quotes price inquiries received from the Analyst. 3. Negotiates payment terms, price & 

### discount levels with vendors, as per established control levels in this document. 4. Places purchase orders and ensure reception ofthe vendors' sales order confirmation/acknowledgement. 5. Communicates and coordinates with other departments (Sales, Warehouse, Admin assistant, and Procurement Manager) 6. Assists/attends weekly procurement meetings - refer to ABO (0:) SERVER >ABO Supply Process > Purchasing 

### > Weekly Procurementmeeting

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### Quotation process

Purchaser receives the RFQ from Purchasing Analyst with important information concerning customer's needs (budget- target price 

### I lead time 

### I manufacturers- brands /equivalents accepted or not 

### I new-used-remanufactured/ origin 

### I dead-line to quote 

### I incoterm 

### I
...) Identifies material needed and sources it. o Sourcing tools: Email history • SAP business partner center & 

### enterprise search (pre-defined keywords) Anticipated sourcing shared Excel (ABO (0:) SERVER-> ABO Supply Process->**Purchasing~>** Purchaser Toolbox-> Vendors) 

### Microsoft Access Database Tool • Other purchasers Sends RFQs to vendors, preferably using emails, or fax (RFQs printed copies must be in file) Complete folder's cover with vendors' name 

### I contact 

### I phone 

### # Follows-up quotation requests with vendors. 7 General rule: any standard 

### RFQ must be quoted in 24 hrs 

### I 48 hrs max (can be longer for large inquiries 

### I custom-made packages etc.) 

### RFI: If after sourcing, the purchaser realizes that more information is needed to quote, he must list the exact type of information needed (datasheetlcatalogue are always a plus) and give to the Purchasing Analyst. It is compulsory that all RFI's are given to the Analyst, they are not to be communicated directly with the Sales department for any reason. Purchaser gathers quotes received, ensures all proper information are provided (price, currency, UOM, lead time, weight & 

### FOB point, plus any relevant documentation: (datasheets, drawings, MSDS, etc.) In the event any quoted material is identified and confirmed as hazardous material during the quotation process, the following steps must be followed without exception. o The MSDS is secured from the manufacturer orthe supplier /vendor o A certified Dangerous Goods packing and service provider is contacted to obtain quotation for DG packing & 

### DG declaration. o This DG packing and DG declaration, and the associated costs must be included on the formal tender to the client, and its acceptance is compulsory as a condition of any future order/sale to the end user or intermediate consignee. Purchaser compares quotes received and selects the best one according to customer's selection criteria provided by the sales representative, with respect to the established control levels. 

### CONTROL POINT: o Vendor's quote(s) < 

### $5,000.00
- Purchaser's review and negotiate with Vendor o Vendor's quote(s)**>I~** 

### $5,001.00- $9999.99- Procurement Analyst and Purchaser review & 

### negotiate with Vendor. o Vendor's quote(s) > 

### $10,000.00- must be reviewed & 

### negotiated with Vendor by Procurement Manager. 

### Ifvendor(s)' quotes are approved, see next point, if not re-source

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# AB() Supply W"fl!lliit,ljfi,IIB!iG'Vmt.!ljU Purchaser Job Description
Purchaser coordinates with Administrative Dept. & passes folder for creation ofthe client offer, with respect to the established control levels. Once the offer is created, the purchaser verifies it (correct information matching to vendor's quote) & returns it to Purchasing Analyst, with respect to the established control levels.



### Purchase Orders

The sales representative receives a customer's purchase order, verifies it according to ABO Supply initial offer, and after review passes it to the purchaser. Before placing the order, the following points must be verified, with respect to the established control levels: o Vendor's quote still valid? Not-> update o Identify if any hazardous material is contained on the order from end user/client. 

### If yes, see below for following steps to be adhered to without exception:


### • Revalidate the previously arranged/negotiated DG packing & 

### DG declaration costs with the certified Dangerous Goods service provider. Ensure that the applicable costs are accounted for and accepted as a condition of the requisite purchase orderfrom the client. • Utilize the special "Bright Orange" file cover, easily identifying this order as a file containing hazardous material, to ensure full visibility throughout the life cycle ofthe file from this point forward.
o Negotiate price, delivery & payments terms with vendor o Re-negotiate purchase price for additional discount, especially if no negotiation was performed at the front end. o 

### If new vendor, coordinate with Admin to gather requested information for creation in SAP and send to Procurement Manager for approval:

Provide file to Administrative Assistant for Sales Order & Purchase Order(s) creation. Purchaser has to 

### verify and approve the purchase order(s) created in SAP (see below Purchase Order Approval work instructions) QC the purchase order: Vendor name Vendor's contact name Vendor's quote referenced & attached Payment terms Expected delivery date • Items : Part Number 

## I description 

## I Qty 

## I unit price • Shipment method

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• Warehouse selected (note on ABO's WHS: Forklift capacity: 

### 3,000 Lbs 

## 1piece

- max dimensions: 7 Ft x 7 Ft x 7 Ft) - No HazMat [see note below]
• Any material deemed to be Hazardous must not be received into ABO Supply's warehouse. This material must be delivered or otherwise rerouted to Benchmark Worldwide Logistics. the nominated warehouse who handles our DG storage and warehousing needs. Any additional discount? • Total amount ofthe PO AUTHORIZATION 

### I CONTROL POINT:
o PO amount>/= 

### $5,000.00- $9,999.99- to be approved by Analyst w/ Purchaser review o PO amount> 

### $10,000.00- $49,999.99- to be approved by Procurement Manager o PO amount > 

### $50,000 and any new client to be approved by Procurement Manager+ General Manager o For Orders containing Hazardous Materials, regardless of the dollar value, must be reviewed and approved by the Procurement Manager before being sent to any entity outside ofABO Supply. This special rule does not circumvent the control points already established above as these still apply to all files, including those containing Hazardous Materials.

(SAP) VENDOR PURCHASE ORDER APPROVAL AND ISSUE PROCESS Prerequisites: • Sales-Admin has completed the Sales Order and Purchase Order creation process and the related un-approved Purchase Order(s) are available in SAP Purchase Order Document/File Attachments: • ABO Policy is to attach the following Document: o The Vendor's final Quotation • Optional to attach: o Pictures or Specs provided by the customer or the vendor Purchase Order Approval and Issue Process Steps Summarv: 

### 1. Open the existing Vendor Purchase Order you wish to approve 2. Following ABO standards; QC the Purchase Order and make any changes if required a. Note Key fields: i. Ship To Warehouse on the row ii. Ship Via iii. Payment terms iv. Document Total

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b. Note: 

### any changes to vendor delivery dates should be reconciled to the delivery dates on the related Customer Sales Orders and the Sales Rep should be notified ofthese changes so they may inform the customer 3. Markthe Purchase Order as Approved and save the changes by updating the PO 4. If required; request a pre-payment from the Purchasing Manager, via e-mail outside the SAP Bl system 5. Print and file a Copy ofthe Purchase Order in the Customer PO orderfile 6. Deliver the Purchase Order to the vendor. a. ABO Preferred Method - Save the PO to a PDF document and manually attach to an Outlook email outside of SAP b. Print and Fax the PO 7. After Vendor Confirms the order the PO should be updated with the Vendor's Confirmation Number and any other changes in dates or pricing. 8. Following reception of the vendor's purchase order confirmation/acknowledgement, Purchaser returns the file to the Purchasing Analyst (do not gjve directly to Sales), who will in turn, direct it back to the appropriate Sales Rep. in the Sales Dept. so the ABO Sales Order can be sent to the client.


### If a 

### prepayment is needed: Request the prepayment by Email to the Procurement Manager following blow instructions : Prepayment request process: ABO {0:) SERVER >ABO Supply Process> Purchasing-> Prepayments >ABO Supply- Vendor prepaymentprocess

Email template: SUBJECT LINEi PREPAYMENT REQUEST

METHOD: CHECK/CREDITCARD/ WIRE TRANSFER {Credit Cardpayments to be avoided) TERMS C*DETAIL PAYMENT TERMS*!: IN ADVANCE/BEFORE SHIPMENT/ 50% DOWN - /ETC. PROGRESSIVE PAYMENTS MUSTHAVE PAYMENTDATES ENTERED (EXAMPLE- J5T PAYMENT- 10/1/11 {50%), 2ND PAYMENT- 12/1/11 (REMINDER)
Prepayments are made on Tuesdays and Thursdays, once approved, the Procurement Manager notifies the purchaser by email that his prepayment has been done.

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***IMPORTANT- 

### In the event that you have to add items to a purchase order, previously submitted for pre-payment, you must create a new purchase order and link it to the original sales order. This includes adding freight. Remember, this applies only to purchase orders prepaid.

Deliveries 

### I Material reception: 

### Purchaser coordinates delivery method with vendors, using : o Vendor's carrier or truck o Express local carrier (ex: Classic Courrier) o National package services (UPS, FedEx,
...) o LTL companies 0 

### Purchasers' verify the proper warehouse 

### in indicated on the PO & 

### adjust if needed: o ABO: Less than 3,000 Lbs - Max dimensions: 7 Ft x 7 

### ft x 7 Ft - No HazMat [see below] o Benchmark: Hazardous material - Larger cargo (less than 4,500 Lbs) Any material deemed to be Hazardous must not be received into ABO Suoply's warehouse. This material must be delivered or otherwise re-routed to Benchmark Worldwide Logistics, the nominated warehouse who handles our DG storage and warehousing needs.
o Will Call/Direct Shio: Virtual warehouse which allows to "receive" the material on the inventory without physically having the material on hand. Used for material sold EXW Factory mainly. Note: The WHS indicated on the PO lines must match the one indicated on the SO (if needed, the WHS must be updated on the SO). :;.. Direct Shipments 

## -> The Purchaser has to provide all necessary documentation to Warehouse/Logistic Manager that will then process to the Goods Receiot Purchase Order.

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### Logistics Personnel Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
***Safety**First~** It 

### is each warehouse employees' responsibility to ensure that proper attire 

### I footwear 

### I Equipment Certifications 

### I Policies & 

### Procedures are obtained and or otherwise met. Safe behaviors and work habits are a top priority*** 1. 

### Directly reports to Warehouse/Logistics Manager 2. Registers new Purchase Orders that are transferred from Sales Dept. as pending delivery and enters them into tracking spreadsheet. 3. Keeps daily record and visibility on all Purchase Orders that are pending delivery by utilizing Tracking spreadsheet. 4. Schedules collection ofVendor Purchase Orders announced ready for delivery to ABO warehouse, or other predetermined location. 5. Follows up with vendors on late deliveries, and backorders, and communicates this information to the Sales Dept. 6. Readies shipping documents/labels/packing lists for dispatch to clients nominated freight forwarder, or other agreed upon predetermined location. 7. Coordinates with Sales Dept. 

### I and or Purchasing Dept. to obtain the required documents and certs needed prior to dispatch from ABO warehouse. 8. Follows up on deliveries made to freight forwarders and International freight movements, obtaining and filing the required documents ( i.e. proof of export, Material receipt 

### I Warehouse receipt, BOL, AWB, etc
...) 9. Keeps orderly control of physical files w/ organization process by week number in corresponding cabinets. 10. Assist weekly sales 

### I procurement meetings as requested by Sales Manager 

### 1 Procurement Manager - refer to ABO (0:) SERVER >ABO Supply Process 

### > Purchasing> Weekly Procurementmeeting or ABO (0:) SERVER >ABO Supply Process 

### > Purchasing> Weekly Procurementmeeting

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### Pending Deliveries: Transfer to Logistics Process and Daily Operations

OCCURS CONTINUALLY THROUGHOUT WORKDAY Logistics receives the Open Order File (delivery pending) from the sales representative with important information concerning delivery (mode of transport 

### I already scheduled -or- needs to be scheduled 

### I ABO warehouse, will call, or Ex Works, etc
...) The order is input into the Tracking spreadsheet with all applicable information filled out accurately and completely. The jacket is filed according to the week of anticipated delivery/readiness by the number of the week its expected (Example - if material is expected 07/04/2012, file under Week 27
_ see Fig. A for list of weeks by number for 2012)


### TASK TO BE COMPLETED IN BETWEEN LOGGING NEW FILE TRANSFERS Using the Tracking spreadsheet, follow up on orders expected for delivery during the current workweek, contact vendors and make arrangements to ensure a smooth delivery process is achieved. Complete folder's cover with logistics related information (Tracking #'s, GR PO #'s (created by Warehouse Manager) etc. (see Fig. B for an example ofthe Standard Cover Sheet) Follows-up deliveries with vendors. o Proactively call vendors who are identified as being late on delivery, and assist Sales Dept. in calling vendors for delivery status when requested. 

### 7 General rule: All requests for information and updates on files/orders sent to Sales/Purchasing must be sent via email in written (no Skype, no phone). There must be a written record. You must also insist that all requests sent to your Dept. are received in written via email following the same guidelines as well. Schedule collection of orders announced ready via Classic Courier, motorfreight carrier, or UPS based on the guidance provided by the Sales Dept. Record the shipping information (tracking#, Pro#, Carrier name, Date of Shipping/Recv.) on the file cover page. Assist Sales Dept. in the collection/preparation of documents for outbound shipments to our client's freight forwarders, or direct International shipments (Example: shipping labels, MSDS, Certs (various), inspection releases, etc
...) Follow up with Freight Fowarders, motor freight carriers, airlines, ocean lines to obtain proof of export documentation to complete Logistics requirements on files (including but not limited to, Material/Warehouse receipts, BOL <Bill of Lading, usually associated with Ocean Freight>, AWB/MAWB <Airway Bill/Master Airway Bill, associated with Air Freight> 

### TYPICAL DOCUMENTS REQURIED FOR PROOF OF EXPORT o MR/WR- For shipments sold FCA Houston and delivered to Freight Forwarders o AWB/MAWB - For shipments sold DDU, DDP, CPT, and CIP sent direct to client location via air freight. o BOL- For shipments sold DDU, DDP, CFR, and CIF sent direct to client location via ocean freight.

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# AB() Supply IM;1Wiii)"IIW'''iAGI1'M'·t'Wi· LogistiCS Personnel Job Description

3 - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL PROCUEDURE The logistics personnel are responsible to ensure that all Hazardous Material procedures, in regards to the reception of goods into the ABO Supply system, and the shipping of goods out of the ABO system are followed and adhered to with 100% compliance. 

### See PurchaserJob Description for a detailed accounting ofthese procedures andbestpractices.

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Week From To Date Week From To Date number Date number Date Week 01 2-Jan-12 8-Jan-12 Week 27 2-Jul-12 8-Jul-12 Week 02 9-Jan-12 15-Jan-12 Week 28 9-Jul-12 15-Jul-12 Week 03 16-Jan-12 22-Jan-12 Week 29 16-Jul-12 22-Jul-12 Week 04 23-Jan-12 29-Jan-12 Week 30 23-Jul-12 29-Jul-12 Week 05 30-Jan-12 5-Feb-12 Week 31 30-Jul-12 5-Aug-12 Week 06 6-Feb-12 12-Feb-12 Week 32 6-Aug-12 12-Aug-12 Week 07 13-Feb-12 19-Feb-12 Week 33 13-Aug-12 19-Aug-12 Week 08 20-Feb-12 26-Feb-12 Week 34 20-Aug-12 26-Aug-12 Week 09 27-Feb-12 4-Mar-12 Week 35 27-Aug-12 2-Sep-12 Week 10 5-Mar-12 11-Mar-12 Week 36 3-Sep-12 9-Sep-12 Week 11 12-Mar-12 18-Mar-12 Week 37 10-Sep-12 16-Sep-12 Week 12 19-Mar-12 25-Mar-12 Week 38 17-Sep-12 23-Sep-12 Week 13 26-Mar-12 1-Apr-12 Week 39 24-Sep-12 30-Sep-12 Week 14 2-Apr-12 8-Apr-12 Week 40 1-0ct-12 7-0ct-12 Week 15 9-Apr-12 15-Apr-12 Week 41 8-0ct-12 14-0ct-12 Week 16 16-Apr-12 22-Apr-12 Week 42 15-0ct-12 21-0ct-12 Week 17 23-Apr-12 29-Apr-12 Week 43 22-0ct-12 28-0ct-12 Week 18 30-Apr-12 6-May-12 Week 44 29-0ct-12 4-Nov-12 Week 19 7-May-12 13-May-12 Week 45 5-Nov-12 11-Nov-12 Week 20 14-May-12 20-May-12 Week 46 12-Nov-12 18-Nov-12 Week 21 21-May-12 27-May-12 Week 47 19-Nov-12 25-Nov-12 Week 22 28-May-12 3-Jun-12 Week 48 26-Nov-12 2-Dec-12 Week 23 4-Jun-12 10-Jun-12 Week 49 3-Dec-12 9-Dec-12 Week 24 11-Jun-12 17-Jun-12 Week 50 10-Dec-12 16-Dec-12 Week 25 18-Jun-12 24-Jun-12 Week 51 17-Dec-12 23-Dec-12 Week 26 25-Jun-12 1-Jul-12 Week 52 24-Dec-12 30-Dec-12

Figure B - Standard File Cover (next oagel

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# AB(J Supply I!W.11''lljpl@ll<i!ttitjitt.J1!.!1!fi1· Logistics Personnel Job Description (SAP) PICK TICKET UPDATE AND PACKING LIST CREATION PROCESS Prerequisites: • A Pick Ticket has been produced and forwarded to the Logistics department for pick and packing.
Common Documents Attached to Pick Ticket • At this time no e-documents has been identified
Pick Ticket Update Process Steps Summarv:
1. Via the Internal SAP email alert you can open and print the attached Pick Ticket PDF 2. Per the provided Pick Ticket, proceed with the pick and packaging for the items listed 3. Open the Pick Ticket form either from the internal e-mail or through the Inventory menu under Pick List 4. Fill out the Pick Ticket screen form with: a. The correct Picked Amount in the 'Confirmed Picked' column b. In the Pallet 

## I Package ID 

### # put the same ID (i.e. 1 or 2) on each row that are packed in the same carton or pallet c. On the User Defined Field tab on the side of the Pick Ticket screen for each Package you identified in on the row you should enterthe details for that package: i. The Shipping type, i.e. pallet or carton ii. The package dimensions iii. The package weight 5. Update the Pick Ticket alert the Purchaser that items are packaged and ready for shipment. 6. The Forward the completed Pick Ticket form (in PDF format) to the Purchaser via SAP Internal Maila. With the Pick Ticket screen form open, click on the email icon on the tool bar b. Answer Yes to the message asking ifyou would like to attach the report to the email c. Once the Send Message box comes up click on Add Recipient d. Pick Purchaser User Name box and then click OK e. Pick the Internal SAP box next to Purchaser's name in the To box and click Send

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### Logistics/Warehouse Manager- Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

***Safetv**First~** It 

### is each warehouse employees' responsibility to ensure that proper attire 

### I footwear 

### I Equipment Certifications 

### I Policies & Procedures are obtained and or otherwise met. It is the responsibility ofthe Logistics/Warehouse Manager to follow up and ensure this is strictly adhered to. Safe behaviors and work habits are a top priority*** 

### 1. Directly reports to General Manager. 2. Responsible for all activities charged to Warehouse personnel & 

### Logistics personnel (see requisitejob function descriptions for details) 

### 3. Responsible for oversight of all warehouse operations including but not limited to (shipping, receiving, goods receipt POs, pick tickets, inbound/outbound freight, damaged goods control and follow up, inventory reconciliation) 

### 4. Communicates and coordinates with other departments (Sales, Sales Manager, Purchasing, Procurement Manager, Admin, Accounting, Warehouse) 

### 5. Controls/Oversees all reporting generated/charged to warehouse/logistics personnel, to ensure accurate and reliable information. 

### 6. Assist weekly Sales 

### I Procurement meetings as requested by Sales 

### I Procurement Manger(s) - refer to ABO (0:} SERVER >ABO SupplyProcess 

### > Purchasing 

### > Weekly Procurement meeting 

### -or- ABO (0:} SERVER >ABO SupplyProcess> Sales> Weekly Sales meeting.

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## GENERAL WAREHOUSE PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES SUMMARY 

### A warehouse employee at ABO Supply is in charge of physically receiving and inventorying the goods, and creating the corresponding documents in SAP. He is also in charge of picking and packing items and realizing appropriate packing before the goods are shipped out of our warehouse.

1 - RECEIVING 

### Warehouse employee receives the material out our dock, unloads trucks. Before accepting any cargo, the warehouse employee must verify thoroughly the exterior aspect ofthe cargo and notify any damage to the carrier before signing the carrier's receipt.

Warehouse employee checks the documentation provided with the material. Once the origin is identified (ABO Purchase Order number, vendor name, etc.), he goes to the warehouse office and prints out of SAP a copy ofthe corresponding purchase order. Then the warehouse employee proceeds to the physical inventory of the material received. Points to be verified: Part numbers indicated on the vendor's documentation, ABO's purchase order and material match. The quantities delivered match the quantity ordered. The material is in good condition (not damaged) Any discrepancy on the above point must be documented and reported to the corresponding purchaser and copied to the Procurement Manager. If the material is received in good order, the purchase order must be marked and the corresponding quantity must be circled. 

### If a shortage or average occurs, the quantity must be crossed and the exact quantity received must be indicated instead. He must also record any tracking number associated to the delivery ofthe goods. The warehouse employee has to take pictures of the material received, and then to upload them on the server. (Computer 

### > ABO Server 

### > ABO Supply Inventory 

### > Material received pies 

### > create a new folder name perSAP PO#)



### Once the physical inventory is done, the warehouse employee must close the container (box 

### f pallet,
...) and mark it with ABO's Purchase Order number.

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### Then, he goes back to the warehouse office and starts "receiving" the material in SAP (Vendor Purchase Order Goods Receipt Process- Logistics workflow).

All the "paper versions" of the purchase order goods receipt created must be provided at the end of the day to accounting (account payables) (The paper version of the purchase ordergoods receipt is composed by the print-out ofthe purchase order used for receiving the goods and any other documentation received, (ie. vendor packing list, vendor invoice, carrier's bill oflading, etc.) stapled together.

2 - PICKING 

### & PACKING 

### A pick ticket has been created by a purchaser and emailed to the warehouse office for action. The warehouse employee prints the pick ticket and proceeds to picking and packing the goods. He needs to write on the pick ticket the quantity of each items picked, its location, the number of boxes 

### I pallets and indicate weight & 

### dimensions per pallet. Once the cargo is properly packed; it must be marked with ABO Supply's Sales Order number (and purchase order(s) numbers if 

### needed), and set aside on the appropriate aisle (packed material waiting for shipping documents). Then, the warehouse employees goes back to the warehouse office and fill-in the pick ticket in SAP with final weight & 

### dimensions and send via email confirmation that the pack request has been done to the purchase in charge. The sales person associated to the purchaser will provide the warehouse employee with all the documentation to be put on the box. (Labels, packing list, commercial invoice, certificate(s), MSDS, etc.). The warehouse employee then will finalize the packing and move the cargo to the appropriated aisle (ready for shipment), and will load the material on the truck when the carrier comes to collect the material and have the driver sign the warehouse log. Finally, the warehouse notifies the sales person that the material has left our facility by providing the carrier's receipt.

3 - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL PROCUEDURE 

### The Logistics/Warehouse Manager is responsible to ensure that all 

### Hazardous Material procedures, in regards to the reception of goods into the ABO Supply system, and the shipping of goods out of the ABO system are followed and adhered to with 100% compliance. See 

### Purchaser Job Description fora detailed accounting ofthese procedures andbestpractices.

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## LOGISTICS PERSONNEL SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES
Pending Deliveries: Transfer to Logistics Process and Daily Operations

OCCURS CONTINUALLYTHROUGHOUT WORKDAY Logistics receives the Open Order File (delivery pending) from the sales representative with important information concerning delivery (mode oftransport 

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_ see Fig. A for list of weeks by number for 2012)
TASK TO BE COMPLETED IN BETWEEN LOGGING NEW FILE TRANSFERS Using the Tracking spreadsheet, follow up on orders expected for delivery during the current workweek, contact vendors and make arrangements to ensure a smooth delivery process is achieved. Complete folder's cover with logistics related information (Tracking #'s, GR PO #'s (created by Warehouse Manager) etc. (see Fig. B for an example ofthe Standard Cover Sheet) Follows-up deliveries with vendors. o Proactively call vendors who are identified as being late on delivery, and assist Sales Dept. in calling vendors for delivery status when requested. 7 General rule: All requests for information and updates on files/orders sent to Sales/Purchasing must be sent via email in written (no Skype, no phone). There must be a written record. You must also insist that all requests sent to your Dept. are received in written via email following the same guidelines as well. Schedule collection of orders announced ready via Classic Courier, motor freight carrier, or UPS based on the guidance provided by the Sales Dept. Record the shipping information (tracking#, Pro#, Carrier name, Date of Shipping/Recv.) on the file cover page. Assist Sales Dept. in the collection/preparation of documents for outbound shipments to our client's freight forwarders, or direct International shipments (Example: shipping labels, MSDS, Certs (various), inspection releases, etc
...) Follow up with Freight Fowarders, motor freight carriers, airlines, ocean lines to obtain proof of export documentation to complete Logistics requirements on files (including but not limited to, Material/Warehouse receipts, BOL <Bill of Lading, usually associated with Ocean Freight>, AWB/MAWB <Airway Bill/Master Airway Bill, associated with Air Freight> TYPICAL DOCUMENTS REQURIED FOR PROOF OF EXPORT o MR/WR - For shipments sold FCA Houston and delivered to Freight Forwarders o AWB/MAWB- For shipments sold DDU, DDP, CPT, and CIP sent direct to client location via air freight.

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Week From To Date Week From To Date number Date number Date Week 01 2-Jan-12 8-Jan-12 Week 27 2-lul-12 8-Jul-12 Week 02 9-Jan-12 15-Jan-12 Week 28 9-lul-12 15-lul-12 Week 03 16-Jan-12 22-Jan-12 Week 29 16-Jul-12 22-lul-12 Week 04 23-Jan-12 29-Jan-12 Week 30 23-Ju 1-12 29-lul-12 Week 05 30-Jan-12 5-Feb-12 Week 31 30-lul-12 5-Aug-12 Week 06 6-Feb-12 12-Feb-12 Week 32 6-Aug-12 12-Aug-12 Week 07 13-Feb-12 19-Feb-12 Week 33 13-Aug-12 19-Aug-12 Week 08 20-Feb-12 26-Feb-12 Week 34 20-Aug-12 26-Aug-12 Week 09 27-Feb-12 4-Mar-12 Week 35 27-Aug-12 2-Sep-12 Week 10 5-Mar-12 11-Mar-12 Week 36 3-Sep-12 9-Sep-12 Week 11 12-Mar-12 18-Mar-12 Week 37 10-Sep-12 16-Sep-12 Week 12 19-Mar-12 25-Mar-12 Week 38 17-Sep-12 23-Sep-12 Week 13 26-Mar-12 1-Apr-12 Week 39 24-Sep-12 30-Sep-12 Week 14 2-Apr-12 8-Apr-12 Week 40 1-0ct-12 7-0ct-12 Week 15 9-Apr-12 15-Apr-12 Week 41 8-0ct-12 14-0ct-12 Week 16 16-Apr-12 22-Apr-12 Week 42 15-0ct-12 21-0ct-12 Week 17 23-Apr-12 29-Apr-12 Week 43 22-0ct-12 28-0ct-12 Week 18 30-Apr-12 6-May-12 Week 44 29-0ct-12 4-Nov-12 Week 19 7-May-12 13-May-12 Week 45 5-Nov-12 11-Nov-12 Week 20 14-May-12 20-May-12 Week 46 12-Nov-12 18-Nov-12 Week 21 21-May-12 27-May-12 Week 47 19-Nov-12 25-Nov-12 Week 22 28-May-12 3-Jun-12 Week 48 26-Nov-12 2-Dec-12 Week 23 4-lun-12 10-Jun-12 Week 49 3-Dec-12 9-Dec-12 Week 24 11-lun-12 17-Jun-12 Week 50 10-Dec-12 16-Dec-12 Week 25 18-lun-12 24-lun-12 Week 51 17-Dec-12 23-Dec-12 Week 26 25-lun-12 1-Jul-12 Week 52 24-Dec-12 30-Dec-12

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(SAP) PICK TICKET UPDATE AND PACKING LIST CREATION PROCESS Prerequisites: • A Pick Ticket has been produced and forwarded to the Logistics department for pick and packing.
Common Documents Attached to Pick Ticket • At this time no e-documents has been identified
PickTicket Uodate Process Steps Summarv:


### 1. Via the Internal SAP email alert you can open and print the attached Pick Ticket PDF 2. Per the provided Pick Ticket, proceed with the pick and packaging for the items listed 3. Open the Pick Ticket form either from the internal e-mail or through the Inventory menu under Pick List 4. Fill out the Pick Ticket screen form with: a. The correct Picked Amount in the 'Confirmed Picked' column b. In the Pallet 

### I Package ID 

### # put the same ID (i.e. 1 or 2) on each row that are packed in the same carton or pallet c. On the User Defined Field tab on the side of the Pick Ticket screen for each Package you identified in on the row you should enter the details for that package: i. The Shipping type, i.e. pallet or carton ii. The package dimensions iii. The package weight 5. Update the Pick Ticket alert the Purchaser that items are packaged and ready for shipment. 6. The Forward the completed Pick Ticket form (in PDF format) to the Purchaser via SAP Internal Maila. With the Pick Ticket screen form open, click on the email icon on the tool bar b. Answer Yes to the message asking ifyou would like to attach the report to the email c. Once the Send Message box comes up click on Add Recipient d. Pick Purchaser User Name box and then click OK e. Pick the Internal SAP box next to Purchaser's name in the To box and click Send

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## LOGISTICS/WAREHOUSE MANAGER SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES
(SAP) VENDOR PURCHASE ORDER GOODS RECEIPT PROCESS Prerequisites: • An ABO Vendor Purchase Order has been delivered to an ABO warehouse or Purchaser has given documentation related to direct shipment to Warehouse Manager for GRPO process.


### PO Goods Receiot Document/File Attachments: • Required - Scanned copied of ABO Receiving Doc (the PO printout with the user notes and confirmation ofthe items received) • Required - The shipment Vendor scanned Packing List • Required if provided - Freight Bill of Lading or other shipping documents provided • Required if provided - Certificates o COC - Certificate of Conformance o COO- Certificate of Origin o MTC - Material Test Certificate • Optional - any other shipment or damage claims related pictures or documents 

### Purchase Order Goods Receipt Process StePs Summarv: 7. Find and open the related delivered Purchase Orders in SAP and Print out to use in the item check in process 8. Follow ABO standard Item review and check in process using the printed Purchase Order form to record the results. In the case of any discrepancies the Purchaser must be notified. a. Verify that the PO's Item warehouse code matches where you will be receiving the merchandise into. i. 

### If it does not the Purchaser should be notified. 

### If needed the Purchaser should update both the PO and related Sales Order warehouse code. b. Take Pictures ofthe items condition at Delivery c. Verify Vendor Part Numbers match the PO d. Verify it was a fully shipped order e. Verify there is no damaged items 

### f. Record the Shipment's Freight carrier and tracking number information

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9. Copy the Purchase Order to a Goods Receipt PO form in SAP and update with the PO delivery information recorded in step #2 a. If certain lines on the PO were not Delivered then the row must be deleted from the Goods Receipt b. 

### If a line was partially shipped the Goods Receipt line quantity to should be updated the true received quantity c. 

### If there are any damaged items they should be received into the IOH warehouse and the line should updated with the appropriate Damaged code d. The Carrier and Tracking Number should be recorded in the Tracking Number field e. Add the following scanned copies ofthe following documents to the Attachments tab: i. Required - Scanned copied of ABC Receiving Doc (the PO printout with the user notes and confirmation ofthe items received) ii. Required -The shipment Vendor scanned Packing List iii. Required if provided - Freight Bill of Lading or other shipping documents provided iv. Required if provided - Certificates 1. COC - Certificate of Conformance 2. COO - Certificate of Origin 3. MTC - Material Test Certificate 10. Add the Goods Receipt PO to SAP a. Note: the GRPO form should automatically print out. If not it should be manually printed and added to other receiving paperwork that will be turned into Accounting. b. Open Goods Receipt and add the following Activity assigned to PO Buyer to alert them ofthe receipt: i. Activity: ii. Department: iii. Subject: iv. Assigned to: v. Sent By: vi. General Tab: 'Other' 'Logistics' 'Notify Purchaser' {Select the Buyer listed on the PO} {enter your name or select it from the list} Tick Reminder Box vii. Linked Document: The Goods Receipt will automatically be linked to this Activity ifyou created the Activity from the Goods Receipt form 11. Provide a hard copy ofthe Certificates, Test Report, MTR,
.. to the Purchaser 12. Provide the Receiving documents to the Accounting Department

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### Directly reports to Warehouse/Logistics Manager. 2. Responsible for shipping/receiving material at our docks, including assisting with the loading and unloading oftrucks. 

### 3. Physically inspects, documents, and verifies all goods received utilizing Inventory control spreadsheet. 

### 4. Fulfills pick ticket requests initiated by Sales Dept. ensuring that orders are pulled, packed, verified and readied for transport accurately and in a timelyfashion. 

### 5. Communicates and coordinates with other departments (Logistics Personnel, Logistics/Warehouse manager) 

### 6. Maintains Quantity/Quality control standards per company procedures and guidelines. 

### 7. Keeps a clean environment/workspace to promote safety. 

### 8. Assist weekly Sales 

### I Procurement meetings as requested by Sales 

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### > Weekly Procurement meeting 

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### A warehouse employee at ABO Supply is in charge of physically receiving and inventorying the goods, and creating the corresponding documents in SAP. He is also in charge of picking and packing items and realizing appropriate packing before the goods are shipped out of our warehouse.

1 - RECEIVING Warehouse employee receives the material out our dock, unloads trucks. Before accepting any cargo, the warehouse employee must verify thoroughly the exterior aspect of the cargo and notify any damage to the carrier before signing the carrier's receipt.

Warehouse employee checks the documentation provided with the material. Once the ongm is identified (ABO Purchase Order number, vendor name, etc.), he goes to the warehouse office and prints out of SAP a copy ofthe corresponding purchase order. Then the warehouse employee proceeds to the physical inventory ofthe material received. Points to be verified: Part numbers indicated on the vendor's documentation, ABO's purchase order and material match. The quantities delivered match the quantity ordered. The material is in good condition (not damaged) Any discrepancy on the above 

### point must be documented and reported to the corresponding purchaser and copied to the Procurement Manager. If the material is received in good order, the purchase order must be marked and the corresponding quantity must be circled. If a shortage or average occurs, the quantity must be crossed and the exact quantity received must be indicated instead. He must also record any tracking number associated to the delivery ofthe goods. The warehouse employee has to take pictures of the material received, and then to upload them on the server (pictures uploaded must clearly identify the part numberand integrity of the actual item, with a focus on this andless on the actualpackaging it was received in). (Computer 

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### Then, he goes back to the warehouse office and starts "receiving" the material in SAP (Vendor Purchase Order Goods Receipt Process - Logistics workflow). All the "paper versions" of the purchase order goods receipt created must be provided at the end of the day to accounting (account payables) (The paper version ofthe purchase ordergoods receipt is composed by the print-out ofthe purchase order used for receiving the goods and any other documentation received, (ie. vendor packing list, vendorinvoice, carrier's bill oflading, etc.) stapled together.



### 2 - PICKING & 

### PACKING A pick ticket has been created by a purchaser and emailed to the warehouse office for action. The warehouse employee prints the pick ticket and proceeds to picking and packing the goods. He needs to write on the pick ticket the quantity of each items picked, its location, the number of boxes 

## 1 pallets and indicate weight & dimensions per pallet. Once the cargo is properly packed; it must be marked with ABO Supply's Sales Order number (and purchase order(s) numbers if needed), and set aside on the appropriate aisle (packed material waiting for shipping documents). Then, the warehouse employees goes back to the warehouse office and fill-in the pick ticket in SAP with final weight & dimensions and send via email confirmation that the pack request has been done to the purchase in charge. The sales person associated to the purchaser will provide the warehouse employee with all the documentation to be put on the box. (Labels, packing list, commercial invoice, certificate(s), MSDS, etc.). The warehouse employee then will finalize the packing and move the cargo to the appropriated aisle (ready for shipment), and will load the material on the truck when the carrier comes to collect the material and have the driver sign the warehouse log. Finally, the warehouse notifies the sales person that the material has left ourfacility by providing the carrier's receipt.



### 3 - HAZARDOUS MATERIAL PROCUEDURE The warehouse personnel are responsible to ensure that all Hazardous Material procedures, in regards to the reception of goods into the ABO Supply system, and the shipping of goods out of the ABO system are followed and adhered to with 100% compliance. See Purchaser Job Description for a detailed accounting ofthese procedures andbestpractices.

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