Supplier identity & documents
Ask what registration, trading details and payment-beneficiary checks are appropriate for the supplier and order.
Explore →BUY WITH A CLEARER PLAN
Make the checks part of the plan.
Agree the evidence and acceptance criteria before funds are committed or goods are released.
Product & specification evidence
Request model plates, technical sheets, current photographs, serial details and sample or working-video evidence where relevant.
Explore →Inspection plan & reporting
Agree who inspects, where, against which criteria, what sampling means, and which defects require action before shipping.
Explore →A useful check record
| Record | Ask to include |
|---|---|
| Identification | Supplier, order reference, model / batch, quantity, inspection date and inspector |
| Agreed scope | Specifications, tolerances, sample size, checks performed and checks excluded |
| Evidence | Dated images, measurements, test observations and relevant video or document references |
| Findings | Pass / fail / action required for each agreed criterion; unresolved issues and limitations |
| Next decision | Corrections, recheck requirements and who authorises release or escalation |
Agree the inspection scope, location, provider, cost and reporting requirements before shipment.
