践行账期承诺！中汽协发布《汽车整车企业供应商账款支付规范倡议》

Core Viewpoint - The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) has launched the "Payment Norms Initiative for Automotive OEMs and Suppliers" to promote timely payments to suppliers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and to foster a collaborative ecosystem in the automotive industry [2] Group 1: Initiative Overview - The initiative aims to implement the "Regulations on Ensuring Payment to SMEs" and support key automotive enterprises in fulfilling their payment commitments to suppliers [2] - 17 major automotive companies have publicly committed to a payment period not exceeding 60 days [2] Group 2: Key Aspects of the Initiative - Order Confirmation: OEMs and suppliers must confirm order details including delivery dates, part specifications, and quantities through purchase orders, with any changes requiring mutual agreement [3] - Delivery and Acceptance: Suppliers must deliver goods as per the purchase order and complete factory inspections before delivery. OEMs are required to complete acceptance within three working days [4] - Payment and Settlement: Payment terms start from the date of delivery acceptance, with a maximum of 60 calendar days. For continuous supply, payment can be consolidated after mutual agreement [5] - Contract Duration: The initiative encourages long-term partnerships, with contracts having a minimum validity of one year [7]