Use the Sample to Prove the Right Decisions
A sample is a controlled approval checkpoint for dimensions, function, materials, finish, print, lighting, assembly, and packing—not just a small first order.
What you provide
Clear inputs keep the scope practical and reduce hidden assumptions.
- Sample purpose and acceptance list
- Drawings, artwork, and color references
- Material and process decisions
- Revision owner and approval route
What the workflow produces
Outputs organize decisions; they do not replace buyer or supplier responsibility.
- Sample review record
- Revision list
- Approved reference
- Production release decision
Process
Each step creates a documented decision or a question that must be resolved before the next stage.
- 01
Define what the sample must prove
- 02
Confirm sample specification
- 03
Review photos or physical sample
- 04
Record revisions
- 05
Approve or repeat before production
Scope checklist
Use this review lens before asking for a supplier decision.
Sample purpose and acceptance list
Drawings, artwork, and color references
Material and process decisions
Revision owner and approval route
Sample review record
Revision list
Approved reference
Production release decision
Move forward with a clearer project scope
Start with the information you have and identify the decisions that still need supplier input.