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.
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
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