Procurement plan
The brief must explain why Promotional pen fits local-merch, who receives it and how it will be used.
Product specification
- Push-button ballpoint pen is the baseline branded pens format to compare against the intended use Selection should state the relevant dimensions, colour and construction rather than relying on a catalogue image.
- Crew-length knitted sock is the baseline custom socks format to compare against the intended use Selection should state the relevant dimensions, colour and construction rather than relying on a catalogue image.
- Flat cotton tote is the baseline branded tote bags format to compare against the intended use Selection should state the relevant dimensions, colour and construction rather than relying on a catalogue image.
- Everyday laptop backpack is the baseline corporate backpacks format to compare against the intended use Selection should state the relevant dimensions, colour and construction rather than relying on a catalogue image.
Branding and artwork
- Prepare artwork for branded pens at the final marking size, with fonts outlined or supplied and with colours identified using the production reference agreed for the selected process.
- Prepare artwork for custom socks at the final marking size, with fonts outlined or supplied and with colours identified using the production reference agreed for the selected process.
- Prepare artwork for branded tote bags at the final marking size, with fonts outlined or supplied and with colours identified using the production reference agreed for the selected process.
- Prepare artwork for corporate backpacks at the final marking size, with fonts outlined or supplied and with colours identified using the production reference agreed for the selected process.
Quality control
- Compare the received branded pens with the approved product reference and proof, including colour, dimensions, construction, marking position and legibility.
- Compare the received custom socks with the approved product reference and proof, including colour, dimensions, construction, marking position and legibility.
- Compare the received branded tote bags with the approved product reference and proof, including colour, dimensions, construction, marking position and legibility.
- Compare the received corporate backpacks with the approved product reference and proof, including colour, dimensions, construction, marking position and legibility.
Packing and handover
- Choose packaging that protects the tip, mechanism, surface finish and small printed mark without adding layers that have no distribution purpose; confirm whether individual bags, dividers, sleeves or tissue are actually required.
- Choose packaging that protects the paired units, knit surface and size identification without adding layers that have no distribution purpose; confirm whether individual bags, dividers, sleeves or tissue are actually required.
- Choose packaging that protects the handles, clean panels and decoration without adding layers that have no distribution purpose; confirm whether individual bags, dividers, sleeves or tissue are actually required.
- Choose packaging that protects the bag shape, hardware, straps and decorated panel without adding layers that have no distribution purpose; confirm whether individual bags, dividers, sleeves or tissue are actually required.
Confirm for the order
The brief must explain why Promotional pen fits local-merch, who receives it and how it will be used.