Know when to make which decisions throughout production.

We show in a clear flow customer decisions from product request to dispatch preparation, Erten's responsibilities, and the next step initiated by each approval.

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Decision dates and scope are clarified in writing along with the order plan.
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Customer decisions visible

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Erten responsibilities are clear

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The next step is clear

Six decision points

Each approval initiates an explicit next step in production.

01

Clarifying the product brief

Customer shares and evaluates

You share your product category, intended use, approximate quantity and target date.

Erten prepares and verifies

Identifies the information and outstanding questions required to assess manufacturability.

joint decision

Product scope and assessment route

What does this decision initiate?

Fabric and product development work

02

Fabric and trim decision

Customer shares and evaluates

You specify the required fabric character, colour, buttons, labels and branding.

Erten prepares and verifies

Evaluates material suitability, availability and impact on the product.

joint decision

Scope of materials to be used in the product

What does this decision initiate?

Sample preparation

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Sample and pattern approval

Customer shares and evaluates

You evaluate the size, garment silhouette, collar, cuff and visible details.

Erten prepares and verifies

Transfers feedback to the sample and keeps a record of changes.

joint decision

Approved product and size reference

What does this decision initiate?

Pre-production preparation

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Approval for transition to production

Customer shares and evaluates

You confirm critical quality points with style, colour, size and quantity distribution.

Erten prepares and verifies

Compares the product file, materials and production plan one last time.

joint decision

Decision to switch to bulk production

What does this decision initiate?

Bulk production

05

Label and packaging decision

Customer shares and evaluates

You confirm the labelling, folding, product-protection and carton requirements.

Erten prepares and verifies

Each detail is matched to the correct product, size and colour.

joint decision

Delivery preparation standard

What does this decision initiate?

Final inspection and packaging

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Final inspection and shipment decision

Customer shares and evaluates

You verify order-specific delivery and shipping information.

Erten prepares and verifies

Evaluates final product, packaging and carton information with shared references.

joint decision

Completion of dispatch preparation

What does this decision initiate?

Agreed delivery time

planning trust

We make the impact of a delayed decision visible.

If the fabric, sample or go-to-production decision is directly linked to the target date, the impact of the delay is considered with new assumptions. This way, the date change does not come as a surprise at the end of production.Review order and delivery flow
Shirt pattern and production-planning work

before you decide

Clear answers about approval flow.

01Do every order require the same confirmations?

No. We define the approval scope for each order based on the garment construction, materials, branding details and delivery method.

02Who should make the decision?

Identifying authorised people in your brand at the beginning to make decisions that affect the product's appearance, cost or delivery date speeds up the process.

03What happens if a decision is delayed?

Delays in fabric, sample or production-approval decisions may postpone subsequent stages. If the schedule is affected, we confirm the revised plan in writing.

04How to track approvals?

We record key product, material and production decisions in writing, using language that all parties understand consistently.

First decision point

Let's clarify your product scope together.

Start with the product category, approximate quantity, target date and any available product information, and we will map the decisions required and when they are needed.Share your product information