Conflict Minerals Brochure

iPoint Conflict Minerals PlatformProcess-Reliable and Audit-Proof Software Solution for Conflict Minerals Reportingwww.conflict-minerals.comiPoint Conflict Mineral Platform (iPCMP): Ensure compliance with the U.S. Dodd-Frank Act through a transparent processThe Solution: iPoint Conflict Mineral Platformwww.conflict-minerals.com-2-The process of identifying and disclosing the origin of allminerals across multi-layered supply chains is inherentlycomplex and dynamic.The difficult process of tracking and reporting the useof gold, tungsten, tantalum, and tin sources for everyproduct is now a requirement for an estimated 280,000companies worldwide.To ease the process, the Global e-Sustainability Initiative(GeSI) and the Electronic Industry CitizenshipCoalition® (EICC®) have jointly developed the“Conflict-Free Smelter Program”, a framework thatgives companies across the manufacturing industries acommon reporting template.iPCMP is a Software as a Service (SaaS) web-based solution designed to be used equallyby small companies and large companies across the entire supply chain.It streamlines and minimizes the time andeffort in creating Conflict MineralsReports. Users of the iPCMP can get fullvisibility of their supply chain mineralsinformation and are notified about thestatus of their data collection effort. TheConflict Minerals software solution fromiPoint incorporates the EICC-GeSIframework and is tailored to support thecompliance requirements set out in theDodd-Frank Act.iPCMP – Home Screen-3-www.conflict-minerals.comiPCMP - Highlights? Built upon EICC-GeSI reporting framework? Simplified form filling? Automated supplier notifications? Wizard-supported aggregation (“roll-up”) of reports? Handle large volumes of information requests? Adaptive process-oriented architecture? Data validation checks? File import and export, including reports and data ? Multi-language support for EICC-GeSI form fields? Automated updates from “Conflict-Free Smelter List” ? User-enabled smelter management iPCMP – Home ScreeniPoint Inc.2000 Town Center, Suite 1900MI 48075 Southfield+1 248 3512676United StatesHeadquartersiPoint-systems gmbhLudwig-Erhard-Straße 52-5672760 Reutlingen+49 7121 1 44 89 60Germany© 2012 iPoint-systems gmbh www.ipoint-systems.com info@ipoint-systems.comWhy iPoint?iPoint-systems is the world’s leading expert in environmentalproduct compliance and sustainability, including how tomanage, track and report throughout the supply chain fromproduct concept to completion. iPoint is a trusted solutionprovider due to its ability to deliver adaptive andcomprehensive software solutions that give the visibility andcontrol they require in managing sustainability.Experience the Ease of iPCMP: Sign Up for a? Web-based data exchange - effective for single company usebut ideal for a whole supply chain? User-enabled management of smelter information? Easy and intuitive? Highly secure - keeps confidential and internal informationsafeguarded? Based on established industry standards? Quality of data ensured through strong validation processes? Notification alerts and roll-up of reports simplify visibility andinformation gathering processes? Flexible system architecture allows for future rapidadjustments as industry reporting requirements change? Highly granular due-diligence reporting? e-Learning system for hassle-free training of new users