COLOUR & ARTWORK / BUYING ANSWER
Locking the approved artwork version.
How do I prevent old label or print artwork entering a bulk order?
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THE BUYING ANSWER
Start with a clear definition.
Record the final file identifier, dimensions and approval date in the order pack. Name the earlier versions it replaces. Keep a preview for recognition, but make clear which actual file should be used.
The decision behind the detail.
Files with names such as final-new can remain ambiguous. Use a consistent revision scheme and one explicit active version.
PREPARE ONLY WHAT IS RELEVANT
Three details to bring.
- Active file
- Record the exact file name and revision.
- Linked products
- List the styles, colours or packs using it.
- Approval record
- Identify the decision that released this version.
Check together
- Check the preview matches the active file.
- Remove superseded files from the active handoff folder.
- Reconfirm artwork after a product or packing change.
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