Why need a sample order?

The purpose of a trial order (also called a sample order or test order) is to evaluate the supplier's product quality, production capacity, service level, and delivery time.

 

 

 

 

The purpose of a trial order (also called a sample order or test order) is to evaluate the supplier's product quality, production capacity, service level, and delivery time. The products included in the trial order usually depend on the following factors:

 

Core products: The focus of the evaluation is to select the core products that you plan to order in large quantities.

Representative products: Select products that can represent the production capacity of suppliers and manufacturers, especially those with complex processes or special requirements. Dingmu welcomes your requirements and we will select suitable products for your reference.

 

Customised products: The trial order should include customised elements required by the product, if your order includes customised elements, such as special printing, size, material or design.

Diversified products: To evaluate its overall production capacity, you can select several samples from different product lines. For example, you can choose products produced by the artificial blowing process and machine pressing process, and then compare the quality, price, and delivery time.

 

 

 

 

Quality control products: Select products with high-quality control requirements to test the quality management system of suppliers and manufacturers.

Market feedback products: Select products that you expect to have good feedback in the market to evaluate market acceptance.

 

Cost-effective products: Choose products that are cost-effective to evaluate the supplier's cost-control capabilities. Of course, product quality is the top priority. While reasonably controlling costs, our product managers will also actively discuss the most reasonable solution with you.

Time-sensitive products: If the delivery time of certain products is particularly important to you, you can include these products in the trial order.

 

Seasonal products: If the supplier produces seasonal products should be included in the trial to evaluate its production capacity during the peak season. It is important to arrange orders in advance. For example, Christmas glass cups are usually prepared at the beginning of the year.

Packaging and labelling: The products in the trial order should include the packaging and labelling you plan to use to evaluate the supplier's packaging capabilities.

 

 

 

 

Accessories or attachments: If the product requires accessories or attachments, these should also be included in the trial to evaluate the integrity of the overall product. For example, French press pots usually contain stainless steel pressure valves, which also need to be considered in advance to evaluate the quality of the enterprise.

Alternative products: Some alternative products are also included in the trial order that there are alternatives when there is a problem with the main product. For example, the lids of glass storage jars are made of bamboo or wood. The production time of these two types of lids is similar so they can be considered as alternatives.

 

The specific product combination of the trial order should be determined according to your specific needs and the capabilities of the supplier. Through trial orders, you can propose more modification plans so that Dingmu can maximize your needs, thereby reducing the risk of large-scale orders.