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Procurement guide 05

From pilot quantity to repeat supply

A pilot order and a repeat-supply program should be connected by a documented purchasing brief. The aim is to preserve what was approved while making every changed requirement visible.

01

Define what the pilot is intended to confirm

Record the exact product reference, initial quantity, specification, packaging, destination, and required documents. Mark which points are fixed requirements and which are still being evaluated.

  • Product and reference code
  • Pilot quantity
  • Packaging configuration
  • Document review list
  • Destination and requested timing
02

Capture the approved purchasing record

Keep the quotation, product reference, document list, packaging notes, and approval questions connected. A repeat inquiry is easier to review when it refers to the same agreed record instead of relying on a product name alone.

  • Approved configuration
  • Resolved review questions
  • Named approval owner
  • Changes requested after the pilot
03

Plan repeat supply with ranges, not assumptions

Share an estimated ordering range and frequency, then reconfirm availability, lead time, commercial terms, documentation, and destination requirements for each applicable order. A forecast supports planning but does not replace order-specific confirmation.

  • Expected quantity range
  • Estimated order frequency
  • Notice period or target dates
  • Reconfirmation points for each order

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Share the target specification, quantity, destination, and documentation needs.

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