Processing Manual for Printed Packaging Materials November 19, 2014

Purpose

To discover processing errors at the factory and to prevent errors from being found at the stores by strengthening controls
when taking delivery of or when attaching indirect materials including tags where mistakes are easily made.

Target

All printed packaging materials including price tags, IT tags, packages, wrapper band, etc.

Steps

1. When taking delivery of indirect materials, check the materials manufacturer’s full inspection reports.

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2. Fill in the Indirect Materials Control Book, check against the PO and ACC, confirm that there are no errors in the printed descriptions.

3. Do a 10% sampling inspection for every country by tag number for any mix-ups with tags for other countries. Confirm and record the quantity of the delivery.

4. If tags for other countries are mixed in, promptly report to the UNIQLO staff member in charge, and contact relevant materials manufacturer at the same time.

5. Store the indirect materials by country, by item codes and by SKU in the attached warehouse and manage the product quantity. (Photo 1)

6. Before attaching tags, etc., use hangers or boxes clearly labeled by country, by item code and by SKU, to manage the products. (Photo 2)

7. In the processing station, set up a dedicated storage area, clearly labeled and separated by country, by item code and by SKU, to manage the product quantity. (Photo 3)

9. When delivering materials from the dedicated storage area to operators, the full-time manager checks the printed content (country, item code, SKU), and records the quantity.
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9. At tag processing, distribute only materials for one country to create a situation where one operator at one table processes products for only one country.

10. At the processing station, temporarily store tags by SKU in small batches in boxes clearly labeled with the country of sale and the item code. (Photo 4)

担当者印字間違い、別品番のタグが混入している場合は、必ず UQ 担当に報告します。（UQ 担当は資材メーカーへ連絡）

11. Install a “Processing Sample” at the workstation to clearly show which points to confirm, and check tags against the sample when the item code changes. (Photo 5)

12. After processing, the full-time product inspector checks the printed descriptions against the “Processing Sample.” (Photo 6)

13. Put in place a sample sheet of currency codes at the inspection station where the currency symbol on the tag is checked against the product.. (Appendix 1)

14. Every day, at the end of the processing work, return all surplus materials to the full-time manager, who then returns the materials to their proper place in the dedicated storage area and records the quantity.

15. When packing products, confirm that the destination is correct and the content matches the details written on the exterior of the cartons. (Scan confirmation) (Photo 7)

16. After finishing with the manufacturing of products, check the number of materials being delivered, the number of those to be shipped and the number of those to remain before shipment. Make a prompt report to UNIQLO if there are errors.

17. Twice a month, the UNIQLO staff member in charge checks the book for controlling the quantity of indirect materials mentioned above, and the steps in the work process.

担当者印字間違い、別品番のタグが混入している場合は、必ず UQ 担当に報告します。（UQ 担当は資材メーカーへ連絡）

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Response in Case of Loss of Materials Described in Point 15

1. If, prior to a shipment, a loss of materials is detected with the control book, promptly report to the UNIQLO staff member in charge, and search the whole factory.

2. If the materials cannot be found by any means, do another full inspection including products packed in cartons, to check for any processing error.

3. If the re-inspection finds no problems, report to the UNIQLO staff member in charge, place an additional order with the manufacturer of the indirect materials, or cope with the shortage.

4. Respond in the same way as above in case of a shortage of materials due to loss during manufacturing.

Handling of Repairs

1. After checking the care label of repairs, the Product Finish Team Leader matches the correct tag to the product, returns it to the processing station himself/herself, and gives clear work instructions.

2. Use hangers and boxes etc. to control and separate repaired products by country.

Confirming the Use of This Manual

1. Once a month when visiting the factory, the UNIQLO production manager checks that the work is done according to this manual.

2. Keep an inspection record of indirect materials by item code and by delivery lot at the site, which is to be checked monthly when UNIQLO visits.

3. Attach the record of the number of surplus materials being incinerated by item code to the control book for auxiliary quantities after processing has been completed, and submit to UNIQLO.
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Appendix 1

Currencies by Country: Sample

¥ ……日本 ……JP 01
RMB ……中国 ……CN 03
$ ……美国 ……US 04
W ……韩国 ……KR 05
$ ……香港 ……HK 06
€ ……法国 ……FRA07
£ ……英国 ……UK 07
S$ ……新加坡 ……SG 08
RM ……马来西亚 ……MY 08
THB ……泰国 ……TH 08
PHP ……菲律宾 ……PH 08
$ ……台湾 ……TW 10
Rp. ……印度尼西亚 ……ID 13
AUD $ ……澳大利亚 ……AU 14