Before production
Quotation and contracting parties; model, quantity and dimensions; approved sample; material and finish references; written milestones.
Bring the order, agreed milestones and supporting records into one clear trade discussion.
Start with the supplier, the exact product specification and a written order. Discuss which milestones and records will be used to review progress and resolve questions.
Identify the supplier, buyer and the contacts responsible for the order.
Document samples, production, inspection and shipment milestones.
Link dated records to the model, quantity and batch being ordered.
Keep approvals, outstanding questions and next actions in writing.
Prepare the documents relevant to your actual order, rather than relying on a generic promise.
Quotation and contracting parties; model, quantity and dimensions; approved sample; material and finish references; written milestones.
Agreed inspection scope and findings; approved changes; packing list; carton or batch references; shipping and handover responsibilities.
Delivery acknowledgement; quantities received; photographs of any discrepancy; the relevant model or batch; a clear request for follow-up.
Describe the difference between the agreed order and what happened. Keep original documents and images together, identify the order stage and explain the outcome you are requesting.
Send an Order-support EnquiryNo. Do not send funds based on this page. Confirm the applicable service and written payment instructions with the relevant contracting parties.
No. An enquiry starts a discussion. It does not confirm a service booking, payment protection, refund or resolution outcome.
Provide the order reference, supplier, specification, current stage, relevant dated records and a concise description. Do not enter bank passwords or sensitive account credentials.