REPEAT ORDERS & CHANGES / BUYING ANSWER
Writing a controlled product change request.
What should a change request include during a repeat order?
details to the table.
Read the answer.
Review the requirements.
Discuss your project.
THE BUYING ANSWER
Start with a clear definition.
Describe the current specification, requested change, reason and affected products. Ask for the impact on samples, materials, packing and schedule before release. A short message such as use the new one can leave the scope unclear.
The decision behind the detail.
Changes may interact. Consolidate related requests before asking for a final assessment.
PREPARE ONLY WHAT IS RELEVANT
Three details to bring.
- Current baseline
- Identify the active product revision.
- Requested change
- Describe the exact modification and purpose.
- Impact review
- List areas requiring supplier confirmation.
Check together
- Keep the request separate from its approval.
- Record the revision that incorporates the change.
- Update all affected documents together.
READY TO DISCUSS THIS DETAIL?
Take it into your project.
Go straight to an enquiry, or add a note first. Every field here is optional.
Add a working note (optional)
Leave anything undecided blank. These notes do not approve a sample or order.
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