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This tool transfer white paper provides information to minimize risk or impact on production and streamline the process of transferring tools to a new vendor. The white paper offers recommendations to original equipment manufacturers for assembling a tool transfer team. It also outlines what the new vendor needs to make the process as smooth as possible. It provides tips on what to look for and document at an on-site visit with the current vendor. Additionally, the white paper outlines the typical steps the new supplier will follow, from documenting receipt of the mold and evaluating the parts for manufacturability, to preparation of the first-article inspection report (FAIR).