Commercial Sourcing
What the buying team should decide
Plan MOQ, prototype, revision and bulk-production stages around the actual structure, materials, branding, packaging and launch schedule.
Use the checklist to improve your specification and compare suppliers using the same product requirements.
- Ask how structure, fabric colour, printing and packaging change the practical MOQ.
- Define what the sample must prove and who approves each technical and commercial detail.
- Record every accepted sample change in the bulk specification.
- Confirm component availability, production window and buyer approval deadlines before launch.
Questions before moving from sample to bulk
Connect the sample decision to the planned production quantity.
- Which structure, colour, branding and packaging choices affect the proposed MOQ?
- Who approves sample revisions, and what must be fixed in the bulk specification?
Share the target launch date, forecast quantity and sample milestones for scheduling review.
Information to attach to the RFQ
- Buyer company, destination and intended sales or operating channel
- Application, dimensions, quantity and required delivery date
- Reference photos, drawings, tender schedules or target products
- Required standards, labelling, packaging and inspection method