Control quality and timing
Samples that converge on the product you want
We collect and check samples before they leave Vietnam, consolidate shipments from several factories, record every change and keep the approved golden sample as the reference for production and inspection.
- Best for
- Buyers comparing suppliers or developing a variant
- Typical timeline
- One sample round in 2–4 weeks
- You receive
- Sample check reports and a sealed golden sample
The challenge
Why sampling drags on
- 01
Unchecked samples
Samples are couriered straight to you, and a week is lost on a defect anyone could have seen in the factory.
- 02
Changes lost in email
Comments from round two are forgotten by round three, and old problems return.
- 03
No reference in production
The approved sample stays in your office, so the factory and the inspector have nothing to compare against.
What is included
Scope of work
Sample requests
Clear requests with specification, quantity and deadline for each factory.
Pre-shipment check
Dimensions, materials, finish and function checked in Vietnam, with photos.
Consolidation
Samples from several suppliers sent in one courier shipment.
Change log
Every comment and change recorded per round, per supplier.
Golden sample
Approved samples sealed and kept in duplicate: one for you, one for the factory.
Pre-production meeting
Specification, golden sample and critical points reviewed with the factory before mass production.
How it works
Step by step
Request
We brief the factories on what to sample.
You receiveSample request per supplier
Check
We check samples on arrival in our office or at the factory.
You receiveSample check report
Ship
Approved-for-review samples are consolidated and sent to you.
You receiveTracking and sample list
Approve
You comment; we manage changes until approval and seal the golden sample.
You receiveChange log and sealed golden sample
Deliverables
- Sample requests per supplier
- Sample check reports with photos and measurements
- Consolidated courier shipments
- Change log across rounds
- Sealed golden samples and pre-production meeting notes
A good fit if you
- Are comparing samples from several suppliers
- Are developing a new variant or material
- Lose weeks to samples that are wrong on arrival
- Want production checked against an approved reference
Questions
Frequently asked
Who pays for samples and courier?
Sample and courier costs are charged at cost, or by the factory if agreed. We consolidate shipments to keep courier costs down.
Can you test samples?
We check dimensions, finish and basic function ourselves, and arrange lab tests with accredited labs when a standard requires it.
How many rounds should we expect?
Two or three for most products with a clear specification. A written change log usually saves at least one round.
Works well with
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