Short answer
When supplier samples arrive in China, record the source, tracking number, package condition, sample ID, quantity, labels, size, weight, visible condition, missing parts, accessories, and supplier questions. Do this before comparing samples or forwarding them overseas.
Record these fields
SourceSupplier, link, sender
TrackingCarrier, number, arrival date
IdentitySample ID, model, version
ConditionPackage, parts, visible issues
Why arrival records matter
Supplier samples often arrive in different packages, at different times, with different labels. Without a simple arrival record, later comparison becomes unclear: which sample came from which supplier, which version was revised, and which issue needs a supplier answer.
What this does not prove
Arrival records do not prove production consistency, compliance, durability, or future bulk quality. They help you see and organize the sample-stage facts before deciding the next step.
China Sample Desk can help
We receive supplier samples in China, create sample IDs, record visible condition, prepare photo notes, and organize next-step questions for the buyer.
Record Supplier Samples