Evaluation sample
From 1 unitFor fit, function, branding or destination-market review. Stock and customization determine timing.
Planning baselines for procurement
Terms you can budget.
Milestones you can schedule.
Use these standard baselines to build an RFQ and internal timeline. The controlled quotation, proforma invoice and sales contract confirm the exact model, customization and destination-market terms.
MOQ1-unit sample
Evaluate the cabinet before committing to rollout volume.
PILOTFrom 20 units
Eligible standard platforms can support a controlled first run.
PAYMENT30% / 70%
Balance follows agreed pre-shipment evidence and precedes loading.
PRODUCTION30–35 days
Standard planning range after deposit and all approvals are released.
Order quantity
Start small.
Scale with control.
MOQ depends on the cabinet, electrical version, artwork, bought-in components and packing method. These baselines make the first discussion specific without hiding exceptions.
Pilot production
From 20 unitsAvailable for eligible standard platforms and electrical versions; confirm branding and component constraints.
Custom mass production
Typically 50 unitsPer model and artwork for deeply branded programs. Lower quantities can be evaluated with an adjustment.
Container program
Mixed loading reviewCompatible cabinets may be combined when production, voltage, refrigerant, packing and loading plans align.
Lead-time clock
Know when timing starts.
Lead time starts only when the deposit, controlled specification, artwork and required buyer approvals are complete. The PI records the project-specific date.
Stock or standard sample
After payment and the sample configuration are confirmed.
Customized sample
After technical details, artwork and required materials are released.
Standard production
After deposit, specification, artwork and component readiness are confirmed.
High-customization program
For new tooling, complex media, special materials or market-specific components.
Payment and trade
Connect payment
to visible progress.
The commercial offer should identify what is included, what releases each payment and who carries freight, customs and destination risk.
Production orders30% deposit; 70% after agreed pre-shipment evidence and before loading.
Samples and toolingNormally paid before work begins; recurring and one-time charges are separated.
Qualified account optionsIrrevocable L/C at sight or another agreed structure may be reviewed for qualified orders.
Quotation validityNormally 30 days unless the quotation states a different validity period.
Trade termsEXW, FCA, FOB, CFR, CIF, DAP or DDP can be quoted where the route and service scope allow.
Payment securityBeneficiary details appear on the controlled PI. Any requested bank change must be verified through a second channel before payment.
Order evidence
Four controlled handoffs.
Every payment and production release should point to a defined document set—not an informal message thread.
Before depositWritten configuration, price scope, MOQ, milestones, Incoterm and named place
Before productionApproved specification, artwork, sample decision, inspection criteria and packing plan
Before balanceAgreed inspection results, product and label evidence, packing evidence and exception record
Before shipmentCommercial invoice, packing list and agreed transport or origin documents
How these terms apply
These are standard planning baselines, not a standalone offer. Product type, customization, certification, component availability, quantity, destination and credit review may change the final terms. The accepted quotation, PI and sales contract take precedence.
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