Clear References. Coordinated Checks.
Start with what has been approved, what needs checking and which requirements apply to the product.
Merit coordinates agreed specification, inspection, testing and documentation work with buyers, supplier companies and relevant service providers.
Start with the same definition of the product.
The golden sample and approved specification establish the reference for production and checking. Materials, dimensions, colour, construction, filling and critical workmanship details need to be clear for the agreed project.
- Golden sample: the approved physical product reference.
- Specification: the agreed details and tolerances to follow.
- Packaging & labels: approved presentation, pack configuration and project requirements.
A purchase order alone does not establish production readiness. Required product approvals and project conditions need to be in place.
Put the checking effort where it is needed.
A new supplier, product, construction or packaging format can need closer attention than an established repeat order. Order value, past quality issues and buyer requirements also shape the inspection plan.
First orders receive closer coordination around specifications, milestones, packaging, testing and shipment documents, with in-process checks where needed.
- Materials and dimensions against the agreed specification
- Construction, filling and critical workmanship details
- Changes that affect the approved product reference
Check the presentation as well as the product.
Packaging is part of the approved order. Labels, pack format, pack count and carton requirements need to stay connected with the product specification and intended retail presentation.
We coordinate the agreed inspection and shipment milestones with the relevant parties. Where a check raises an issue, the next action is discussed against the approved reference and project requirements.
Production and packing photographs show the working context. They are not inspection reports or results for your order.
A document needs a clear scope.
Testing and supplier documents need to relate to the product, material or configuration being discussed. Destination market, buyer specifications and known label or test requirements should be brought into the brief early.
Merit coordinates the relevant requirement discussions, third-party testing arrangements and supplier documentation within the agreed scope. The parties involved and the work required are identified for the project.
Bring into the brief
Market, specifications, known requirements and critical product concerns.
Keep connected
The product and configuration covered by the documents or testing work.
Make the impact clear before the next action.
When a change affects cost, timing, testing, packaging or the quality baseline, its implications need review and approval before execution.
We organise issue discussions around the problem, its impact and the available options. Inspection failures require corrective action and appropriate reinspection. Any proposed deviation needs a clear record of the issue, risks and approval decision.
For claims, the affected goods and supporting information are reviewed against the approved reference before cause, responsibility and remedy are determined.
What needs to be checked for your product?
Share the product, destination market and known requirements. We can discuss what needs to be confirmed and who needs to be involved.
