SMART Guide for Import Vendors
Due to increasing costs associated with supply chain inefficiencies, it has become critical
that we partner with those vendors committed to providing retailers with enhanced service
levels. Additionally, Academy Sports + Outdoors is committed to legal compliance and ethical
business practices in all of its Sourcing operations. Academy conducts its sourcing
operations only with reputable suppliers and factories that are committed to comply with all
laws and regulations applicable to their business.
As a result, the following routing guidelines and manual have been created. The information
contained in the Routing Guide supersedes all previous Academy routing documents or
instructions, and the Factory Compliance Manual contains standards regarding expectations
for social and security compliance. All instructions and expectations must be fully complied
with and become applicable to all shipments consigned to Academy. Failure to comply in full
with these requirements will result in additional freight and/or labor costs, which may be
passed on to the shipper in the form of a chargeback.
Academy’s goal is to improve the flow of merchandise through our Distribution Center.
Therefore, penalties assessed as a result of non-compliance may be subject to reduction or
reimbursement (except freight-related expenses), provided corrective action plans are taken
and communicated to our Vendor Relations office within 30 days of assessment.
Please review the information in this Routing Guide carefully. Any questions concerning
information contained herein or in reference to the Purchase Order should be addressed prior
to shipment of goods.
Import Document Checklist
Import Logistic Requirements
Welcome to Academy Sports + Outdoors' Import Vendor Information Exchange page. This site is
intended as a source for Academy Sports + Outdoors' suppliers to retrieve information
regarding the conduct of business for Import Shipments to Academy Sports + Outdoors.
As a certified member of C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism), Academy is
committed to legal compliance, ethical business practices, and exceeding security criteria
for our entire supply chain. We are glad to have your support in these endeavors! Please see
the attachment below for details.
HK Vendor Onboarding Presentation
Importer Security Filing
Click below to see the most recent communications sent to Direct Import Vendors concerning
Importer Security Filing 10+2 (ISF). Instructions are provided to ensure proper sign-in to
obtain the additional required information mandated by the Federal Government
ISF Letter, June 2013