Milestone planning
Review the supplier’s production plan, approval requirements and key dependencies. Identify the milestones that need checking during the order.
Management / Production
Know where production stands. Know what needs action.
An order confirmation is the beginning of production follow-up. EPIC tracks the commitments, approvals and issues that influence progress, helping your team respond before an unresolved point affects the next milestone.
What the work involves
Follow the dependencies behind the delivery date.
Materials, samples, technical approvals, quality findings and packing all affect the schedule. We bring these items into a shared follow-up view and coordinate supplier actions so that progress reports lead to decisions.
Supplier progress follow-up
Follow commitments and obtain updates with enough detail to understand the current status. Clarify changes and identify where additional evidence is needed.
Issue escalation
Record delays, technical questions and quality concerns. Coordinate the next action, responsible party and decision needed to move forward.
Completion & packing readiness
Connect production completion with agreed quality checks, packing requirements and the document and logistics handover.
A defined scope. Tangible outputs.
What you can work with.
Useful when you manage a Chinese factory remotely, have a time-sensitive order, or need practical coordination during the first production run.
The deliverables below are examples. Your proposal defines the scope, responsibilities and outputs for your project.
- A milestone plan with dependencies identified
- A current record of supplier commitments and progress
- An issue log with next actions and decision owners
- A completion review connected to shipment preparation
Before we begin
Questions worth asking.
Can you follow one order rather than our whole supply chain?
Yes. The scope can cover a specific order, product or production phase, with defined reporting and handover points.
How often will we receive updates?
The reporting rhythm is agreed around the production schedule, risk and decisions required. The aim is to provide useful status and action information, rather than repeat supplier messages.
What happens when a delay appears?
We clarify the cause, affected milestones and available options with the supplier, then identify the decisions and actions needed. Any revised timing should reflect the remaining dependencies.
Connected expertise
Keep the whole project in view.
Let’s start with your project
Discuss your projectWhat do you need to make happen in China?
A new supplier, a product to develop, a production issue or an order to manage. Tell us where you are and what needs to move forward.