Identity
Check the supplier's production relationship and experience with the materials and structures in your brief. Identify who coordinates files, samples, production and delivery. Prefer evidence tied to the quoted specification over general factory claims.
Evidence
Request samples and records that answer specific questions. A presentation sample can show appearance while a quality record concerns a particular item, method and batch. Check that the evidence addresses the work being quoted.
Order
Compare quotations on the same specification and delivery basis. Clarify approvals, changes, acceptance criteria and communication responsibilities in writing. Preserve the approved reference so supplier evaluation continues through the first order and reorders rather than ending when a price is selected.
Related specification support
Packaging Samples & Prototypes
Use the right sample to answer the question at the current project stage.
Ask for evidence tied to your actual project
When evaluating a supplier, use the same brief and ask how the sample, specification and order responsibilities will be recorded. A large catalogue or an attractive factory picture cannot settle those questions by itself.
Supplier identity and project evidence
| Check | What to do | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | Confirm the party receiving and fulfilling the order. | Keep brand and contracting details clear. |
| Capability | Discuss your structure and inspect relevant samples. | General claims are weaker than project-specific evidence. |
| Execution | Review approvals, checks and delivery responsibilities. | Document how changes and issues will be handled. |
Record the actual product, material or file version used for the comparison. Identify what remains undecided and which sample or document can resolve it.
Discuss supplier evaluation checklist
Share the product, proposed pack and specifications, with the relevant sample or file and the supplier question you need resolved.
Evaluating a Packaging Supplier FAQ
Bring the product, quantity, intended use and open questions. Compare how clearly the supplier identifies specifications, sample needs and the limits of the information available.
Request samples and records relevant to the quoted structure and materials. Check what each sample demonstrates and which item, method or batch a quality record covers; a catalogue or factory photo alone cannot establish project suitability.
Compare quotations on the same specification and delivery basis. Record approvals, change handling, acceptance criteria and communication responsibilities, and retain the approved reference for the first order and reorders.