Re:     Ethical Standards Compliance Audit
 
Date:  (scheduled audit date)
 
Attention:  (Factory Management)
 
 
       This letter informs factory management that the monitoring firm listed below is authorized by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. to conduct a compliance audit against the Wal-Mart Standards for Suppliers. 
 
Monitoring Firm:                      
Factory Name:
Supplier Requesting Audit:
Date of Audit:
 
Wal-Mart reserves the right to have its approved monitoring firm perform unannounced inspections of its Supplier, Manufacturers, Vendors, and/ or Subcontractors on its behalf.  If a monitor from a Wal-Mart approved firm is denied access to a factory, dormitories, employees for confidential interviews, or relevant documentation which includes but is not limited to payroll documents, time cards, personnel files, contracts, ect.  during the inspection, the consequences will be severe. 
 
Consequences:
Ø      All Purchase Orders (POs) will be canceled
Ø      Future orders will not be placed until the factory is audited for compliance                            with Wal-Mart¡¯s Ethical Standards
No shipment will be allowed
Ø      All production not shipped will be cancelled
 
Wal-Mart thanks you in advance for your cooperation and support in these matters.  Any questions or concerns should be directed to your Supplier / Buying Agent.
 
Regards,
Ethical Standards Department
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
ethicalstnds@wal-mart.com