Reference sample
Record identity, date, source and the specification it represents.
Approval authority
Name the person or function authorized to approve or reject.
Production consistency
Agree how production lots will be compared with the approved reference.
Decision checklist
- Separate each claim, its evidence and the approval authority.
- Compare price with scope, currency, Incoterm, timing and risk cost.
- Close open issues before payment or irreversible commitment.
Stop signals
Pressure for an immediate decision, beneficiary-account changes, unreferenced documents, identity inconsistencies and refusal to answer clearly require a pause and further review.
Disclaimer: This is general educational material and does not replace transaction-specific legal, financial, customs or technical advice.