Before you approve the artwork.
Use this as a discussion list for your product, packaging and destination.
Explore private label ↗THE IMPORTER TOOLKITMake your next
Make your next
decision more informed.
Work through the numbers, compare catalogue information and prepare the questions behind a useful quotation.
01 / COMMERCIAL PLANNINGMargin and markup.
Margin and markup.
Understand both.
Use one order unit throughout. All money inputs are USD. Enter freight and other costs for the whole order.
Enter your figures to create an estimate.
02 / CATALOGUE COMPARISON
Keep the product details together.
Select up to three catalogue products. Products may serve different purposes; this comparison does not establish clinical equivalence.
Select products and open their source information side by side.
Catalogue descriptions are a starting point. Confirm the manufacturer, variant, availability and current specification in the quotation.
03 / PACKING PLANNINGFrom one carton
From one carton
to an order estimate.
Enter the outside measurements and gross weight of one packed master carton. Use confirmed packing figures.
Enter confirmed packing to create an estimate.
Ask for the relevant evidence.
Record what you need to request and confirm. Checking a box does not verify a document or grant regulatory approval.
Discuss product documentation ↗Keep building your sourcing brief.
Your planning inputs stay in this page. Using these tools does not send an enquiry.
YOUR IMPORTER WORKBENCHA clearer brief.
A clearer brief.
A more useful quotation.
Turn your product shortlist into quantities, specifications and questions your supplier can act on.
ORDER QUANTITY
Plan in full cartons.
Enter the minimum order quantity and carton packing confirmed by your supplier. Use the same unit for every quantity.
Enter confirmed figures to calculate your plan.
Planning only. This tool does not set supplier minimums or confirm availability, price or packing. Quantities round up to full cartons and meet the minimum you enter.
Continue with volume & weight planningPRODUCT SPECIFICATION BRIEF
Put the details in writing.
Create a simple brief for one product. Download or print it for your supplier conversation.
Read the product brief checklistBEFORE YOU REQUEST A QUOTE
Ready for the next conversation?
0 of 5 preparation steps complete.
A preparation checklist, not product or regulatory approval. Your supplier still needs to confirm the final details.
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