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Selection<\/strong><\/p>\n

Subcontractors and suppliers are pre-selected based on the quality, environmental stance, price, service deadlines and according to market references collected by management and project managers. Their names are pooled on a subcontractor list. Proposals for analysis and adjudication decision will be required if need be.
\nSuppliers must conduct their activities in accordance with the same ethical principles as A2P.<\/p>\n

Evaluation<\/strong><\/p>\n

An annual evaluation of subcontractors and suppliers is conducted through a Non-Conformities and Complaints analysis concerning them. They are deemed “Not Approved” if they have more than 5 failures per year.
\nRegardless of the evaluation, any subcontractor or supplier not providing a satisfactory service is immediately contacted and brought to attention to resolve the shortcomings.
\nIt should be noted that whenever subcontracted activity involves the use of measuring and monitoring equipment, subcontractors are obligated to present the calibration certificates as well as the devices\u2019 acceptance criteria.<\/p>\n

Environmental Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n

To ensure sustainability in their operations, A2P expects its partners and suppliers to comply with the following basic principles:<\/p>\n