Reviewing Products and Suppliers
Keep a clear record of the product being considered and the information still required.
Keep the relevant records together and mark information that still needs confirmation. The following guides explain different parts of this stage, with examples and worksheets you can use for an individual purchase.
- Keeping a Product Listing Record
A listing can change after an inquiry is sent.
- Preparing a Supplier Contact Record
A clear contact record helps the buyer connect a quotation with the organization and person who issued it.
- Reviewing a Product Sample
A sample review should follow a written list of questions about the product being considered.
- Recording Usable Product Dimensions
Outside dimensions, internal dimensions and packaged dimensions answer different questions.
- Checking Retail Pack Contents
A retail pack should be described as a complete saleable unit, including its accessories, inserts and instructions.
- Keeping Product Claims with Their Supporting Information
Descriptions about materials, intended use, origin or performance should be tied to information about the exact product being purchased.