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10-Stage Sourcing Lifecycle

The Complete Buyer Sourcing Workflow

From initial tech pack analysis and open-costing BOM calculations to pre-production sample sign-off and container loading at Chattogram port.

01

Buyer Brief & Tech Pack Review

Buyer submits tech pack, design sketches, target FOB price, order quantity, and required delivery window.

Key Milestone Outputs
Feasibility Study
Initial Consumption Calculation
Target Price Evaluation
02

Costing & Consumption Analysis

We calculate fabric yarn weight, trims cost, washing charges, manufacturing SAM (Standard Allowed Minutes), and export freight.

Key Milestone Outputs
Detailed Cost Sheet (BOM)
Open-Cost Breakdown
Lead-Time Projection
03

Factory Matching & Vetting

Matching order specifications with audited partner facilities in Gazipur, Narayanganj, or Ashulia based on capacity and compliance.

Key Milestone Outputs
Factory Audit Profile
Production Line Commitment
Compliance Audit Clearance
04

Fabric & Trim Development

Sourcing yarn, knitting/weaving lab dips, screen print strike-offs, custom buttons, zippers, and care labels.

Key Milestone Outputs
Lab Dip Approvals
Print/Embroidery Strike-offs
Trim Card Confirmation
05

Proto & Fit Sampling

Developing initial proto samples, fit refinement garments, and size set samples for physical buyer approval.

Key Milestone Outputs
Proto Sample
Fit Comments Resolution
Graded Size Set
06

PO Placement & T&A Release

Official purchase order placement, TNA (Time & Action) calendar release, and raw material booking.

Key Milestone Outputs
Official TNA Matrix
Yarn/Fabric L/C Release
Capacity Lock-in
07

Pre-Production (PP) Meeting

Formal meeting between merchandisers, factory managers, quality inspectors, and cutting master before bulk cutting.

Key Milestone Outputs
Approved PP Sample
PP Meeting Minutes
Bulk Production Approval
08

Bulk Production & Inline QC

Bulk cutting, sewing line assembly, inline quality inspection, measurement auditing, and washing execution.

Key Milestone Outputs
Daily Line Production Reports
Inline QC Audit Cards
Midline Quality Sign-off
09

Final AQL Inspection

Independent quality team conducts AQL 2.5 final random inspection, carton checks, and pull tests.

Key Milestone Outputs
FRI Inspection Certificate
Measurement Check Sheets
AQL Pass Report
10

Packing & Export Shipment

Carton audit, container stuffing supervision at factory, vessel dispatch from Port of Chattogram.

Key Milestone Outputs
Stuffing Photo Report
Bill of Lading
Certificate of Origin