Samples & Specifications
Agreeing on a written change process
Supplier relationships change after the first order.
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Samples & Specifications
Samples & Specifications
Checking whether a repeat order matches the approved specification
Compare a repeat order with the approved product version, document differences and confirm what the supplier will make.
Samples & Specifications
Clarifying packaging and labelling requirements in a quote
Find out which packs, labels, artwork tasks and changes a supplier quote includes before accepting its price.
Samples & Specifications
Comparing samples from several suppliers fairly
Use common criteria and a clear results matrix to compare supplier samples while keeping missing evidence and order terms visible.
Samples & Specifications
Defining a product specification before contacting suppliers
Build a clear first product brief with fixed requirements, open choices, variants and Australian compliance questions before contacting suppliers.
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Handling a supplier's proposed material substitution
Assess a proposed material change against performance, appearance, descriptions and delivery before authorising production.
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Identifying product-specific requirements before ordering
Describe the exact product, check current Australian standards and bans, and record unresolved regulatory questions before ordering.
Samples & Specifications
Packaging and labelling specifications
Specify product, retail and shipping packs, control label artwork, and check the finished packaging before production and dispatch.
Samples & Specifications
Product samples and specifications
Assess supplier samples against written requirements, approve a production specification and keep changes traceable through to the finished order.
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Recording changes between a sample and production specification
Track approved differences between a supplier sample and the production specification, including affected units, evidence and version control.
Samples & Specifications
Reviewing product labels before mass production
Check label wording, claims, variants, barcodes and final print before releasing artwork for mass production.
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Specifying packaging for transport and retail use
Separate customer-facing presentation from transport protection, then check a filled pack against the intended handling route.
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Writing acceptance criteria before a sample arrives
Turn a product brief into measurable sample checks, decision rules and clear limits before the supplier’s sample arrives.