Execution & Quality
Clear approvals at every stage
The approved specification serves as a reference point for communication with suppliers and inspection arrangements. Changes to material, finish, quantity, packaging or schedule require written confirmation. Third-party inspections can be arranged upon agreement. We coordinate quality requirements and inspection activities; any testing, certification, warranty or remedy must be defined for each product and order individually.
Execution milestones
Milestones are agreed for the order. No fixed universal day counts apply; timing depends on the product, supplier schedule, inspection scope and transport arrangements.
| Stage | What is confirmed | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Brief confirmed | Products, quantities, intended use, destination and delivery requirements | Agreed procurement brief |
| Supplier scope agreed | Which supplier covers which item, quotation scope and exclusions | Supplier and quotation comparison |
| Sample approved | Materials, dimensions, finishes, drawings and approval version | Specification and sample approval record |
| Production update | Agreed milestones and any change requiring approval | Progress and exception updates |
| Inspection arranged | Inspection scope, packaging, quantities and labels | Inspection arrangements and packing information |
| Shipment handover | Documents and handover with the appointed logistics parties | Document checklist and issue record |
Who is responsible for what
Responsibilities are stated before work begins so that approvals, changes and issues have a clear owner.
| Party | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Buyer | Confirms requirements and approvals, and provides destination and delivery requirements. |
| BHC | Coordinates sourcing, information and agreed execution, and keeps the approval and exception records. |
| Supplier | Manufactures to agreed specifications. |
| Inspection and logistics providers | Perform their contracted scope of work. |
Inspection, testing and certification are not implied by this page. Where these are required, the scope, provider and acceptance criteria are agreed for the specific product and order.
Need the approval points defined before you commit?
Send your product list, destination and delivery requirements. We will set out the clarification questions, approval points and records for the order.