Treat the destination as part of the buying specification. The buyer or importer should verify current local requirements, while the RFQ records the product, packing, documents and delivery assumptions that the supplier must confirm.
01 · MARKET PREPARATION
Split multi-country buying plans
Identify the exact country, city, importer, channel and receiving point for each order. Separate quotations when languages, labels, currencies, documentation or delivery instructions differ.
02 · MARKET PREPARATION
Approve fit with measurements
Provide the intended customer profile, garment measurements, grading and tolerance rather than using a regional size label. Record the controlling sample and chart for each size range.
03 · MARKET PREPARATION
Specify climate and moisture handling
State fabric weight, breathability, lining, drying, individual packing and moisture-protection requirements as buyer-defined specifications. Ask the supplier to confirm feasibility for the exact style.
04 · MARKET PREPARATION
Control localized files and consolidation
Supply approved language, barcode, price-ticket and packaging files by destination. If orders will be consolidated, state how styles, cartons, documents and final destinations must remain identifiable.
DESTINATION BRIEF
Fields to resolve before quotation
- Exact country and channel
- importer and receiving point
- approved measurement chart
- climate and packing brief
- localized label files
- consolidation rules
- currency, named place and timing window
COPYABLE DESTINATION BRIEF
Keep unknowns visible.
Exact destination country: City, postcode and final receiving point: Importer or local review owner: Sales channel and warehouse instructions: Approved measurement chart and units: Approved label, barcode and language files: Unit packing and carton requirements: Quotation currency and named delivery point: Included and excluded costs: Requested delivery window: Current destination requirements to verify locally:
RELATED RESOURCES
Continue the buying brief.
INQUIRY CHECKLIST
Send the destination brief with the product brief.
Continue with the related apparel buying guide, define sample checks in the sample request, or send OUTERFRAME the complete request.