Buyer Guides
Practical sourcing and manufacturing guides for apparel and gloves buyers.
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Manufacturing & Sourcing
Apparel Quality Control: Specification, Production and Final Checks
An apparel quality-control plan should explain what is checked, against which approved requirement, when and by whom. Specification review, checks during production and final inspection address different opportunities to find problems.
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Approving a Production Sample: A Buyer’s Sign-Off Checklist
Approve a production sample by identifying exactly what it represents and which decisions are accepted. A general message saying looks good can leave material, fit or branding questions unresolved.
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Export Packaging Specifications: Quantities, Carton Marks and Packing Lists
An export-packaging brief should connect the garments inside each packing unit to the identifiers and quantities recorded outside it. Define the required assortment, individual packing and carton information early.
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Shipping Terms for Apparel Buyers: EXW, FOB and DAP Explained
EXW, FOB and DAP describe different delivery arrangements under Incoterms. Record the selected rule, named place or port and edition in the agreement.
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