Sampling
Before beginning production, a sample should be made to confirm the quality of the manufacturing, flush out potential problems and ensure the factory understands the exact product specifications.
First and foremost, a sample gives a good indication of the quality of the manufacturer’s work. The sample process allows the purchaser to weed out low-quality manufacturers before investing significant time and money in them. A factory unable to produce a quality sample should be immediately dropped.
A sample also ensures the manufacturer understands the purchaser’s exact specifications. Even when a manufacturer and a purchaser feel they have reached an understanding, language, cultural and other differences may hide the fact the two sides actually have very different ideas. A sample significantly decreases the possibility of miscommunication.
The sampling phase often exposes unexpected problems that otherwise might not be noticed until production has started. Even if the manufacturer is 100% certain of the purchaser’s specifications, making a sample can reveal unforeseen difficulties in the manufacturing process.
In the event there are problems with the quality of the order, a sample sets a clear standard of accountability for the factory. The sample confirmed as the standard by both parties called “Golden sample”. We always include this article in the contract signed with the supplier and control the supplied goods quality is to be in compliance with the Golden sample:
The Seller and the Buyer have the list item samples with common understood characteristics.
After the Buyer’s confirmation the sample to be the Golden sample.
The Golden sample should be passed to the Seller with the Buyer’s signature.
The Seller must follow the confirmed Golden Sample when the order delivery.
It is a good way to avoid potential problems and set the standard for quality. Therefore, if possible, a sample should be made before an order is placed.
