pg. 12: "Approximately nine months before delivery, Vaude and the supplier agree on order quantities per style and the estimated

delivery date. The forecast is agreed upon with suppliers according to capacity. Vaude double checks its suppliers capacity in

pieces per season. Vaude wants to know precisely how many of the, to be ordered styles the suppliers can do per season and

per month. The manufacturers indicate whether the proposed shipment dates are feasible including time needed for fabric

to arrive. If not, a new date is agreed upon."