Know when to make which decisions throughout production.
We show in a clear flow customer decisions from product request to shipment 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
Clarification of product demand
Customer shares and evaluates
You share your product group, usage area, approximate quantity and target date.
Erten prepares and verifies
Identifies necessary information and open questions for manufacturability.
joint decision
Product scope and evaluation path
What does this decision initiate?
Fabric and product development work
02
Fabric and accessory decision
Customer shares and evaluates
You specify your expectations for fabric character, color, button, label and brand.
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, product stance, collar, cuff and visible details.
Erten prepares and verifies
It transfers the feedback to the sample and keeps the changes recorded.
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 model, color, 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 mass production
What does this decision initiate?
Mass production
05
Label and packaging decision
Customer shares and evaluates
You confirm your labeling, folding, product protection and box expectations.
Erten prepares and verifies
It matches applications with the correct product, size and color information.
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 parcel information with common references.
joint decision
Completion of shipment 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. The scope of approval is determined on an order-by-order basis according to product structure, materials, brand applications and delivery method.
02Who should make the decision?
Identifying authorized 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?
Delay in fabric, sample or production decision may affect the start of next steps. When the date effect occurs, the new plan is clarified in writing.
04How to track approvals?
It is aimed to share important product, material and production decisions in writing and in a way that has the same meaning for everyone.
First decision point
Let's clarify your product scope together.
Start with the product line, approximate quantity, target date, and product availability; Let's create together which decisions will be needed and when.Share your product information