MAFSI is a trade association of individual and corporate members engaged in the sale of food service equipment, supplies and furniture. MAFSI’s Vision Statement is for all manufacturers’ industry partners to recognize and understand the role and value of independent representatives and for the representatives to be fairly compensated. MAFSI’s Mission Statement is to grow the number of and promote the value of North American independent foodservice reps through a continuing educational program that ensures the rep becomes an unchallengeable partner to foodservice manufacturers. We will thereby win 100% membership of all bylaw eligible independent reps. Further, we will remain cash positive at all times.
Accordingly, each agency member of MAFSI agrees to observe, follow and be governed by this Code of Ethics:
RESPONSIBILITIES TO MAFSI AND THE INDUSTRY:
To conduct myself at all times in a manner that will reflect credit upon MAFSI and the industry by subscribing to MAFSI’s “Vision Statement” and “Mission Statement” and working to advance the interests of all members, their manufacturers, customers and the industry.
To conduct business in such a manner as to maintain industry good will; and to maintain and increase the confidence of all channel partners.
To support MAFSI, its policies, programs and efforts to strengthen and improve the food service equipment industry.
To respect the confidentiality of information received at MAFSI Chapter meetings.
RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE MANUFACTURER:
To not represent products or product lines beyond my capacity to sell those lines with maximum efficiency.
To serve my manufacturers in an intelligent and cooperative manner in accordance with contractual agreements and understandings.
To refrain from inducing any manufacturer to breach its contractual relationship with other representatives through instigating negotiations or discussions.
To refrain from representing competing lines without agreement of the manufacturers.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF ONE SALES AGENCY TO ANOTHER:
To not make derogatory comments about competitors.
To refrain from soliciting in a direct and forward manner the manufacturers or employees of other sales agencies.
