Barware & Tableware

Define the drink or food service task, usable volume, piece count and whether the range is for retail, restaurant replacement or gifting.

Check rims, handles, lids, joints and contact surfaces, then test the assembled set for the intended serving action. Put dimensions, appearance tolerances, included components and the agreed packing reference on the approval record so later production units can be checked against it.

Use component-specific cavities, protect polished finishes and verify the packed set count before sealing retail and export cartons.

Two options may use different forming, finishing or packaging routes. State the quantity for every size, colour and pack, then review how serving task, capacity and set count affects the process with the highest minimum run.

Send the buyer channel, destination, reference product, required size and finish, version-level quantities, branding, retail pack and deadline. Attach the acceptance points for food-contact surface, balance and functional fit so suppliers quote the same scope.

Potential changes include size, colour, visible finish, branding and retail presentation. Feasibility is reviewed after serving task, capacity and set count is clear and the approval method for food-contact surface, balance and functional fit has been agreed.

Use the signed sample and written specification to check food-contact surface, balance and functional fit. The release check should also confirm the SKU count and protection required for mixed glass, metal and presentation boxes.

Timing depends on the selected construction, finish, quantity by version, sample revisions and final pack. Decisions involving serving task, capacity and set count should be closed before the production date is committed.