How it works

From brief to shipment, step by step.

Six stages clarify client inputs, Commercefox coordination, evidence, and approval gates.

Apparel team reviewing packed garments and export cartons before shipment handoff
Representative brand imagery; not a Commercefox employee or client facility.

A stage-gated production model

Decisions move production forward.

Materials, measurements, colors, and approvals are connected. This model keeps dependencies, evidence, and ownership visible.

Written approvalsRecord key product and production decisions.
Evidence-led updatesSupport status with relevant photos and findings.
Clear escalationMove issues to the right decision-maker.
01

Brief & feasibility

Define the product, commercial target, and missing inputs that affect feasibility or cost.

Client input

Product reference or tech pack, quantity, market, timing

Commercefox output

Requirements brief + open questions

Approval gate

Brief and priorities approved

02

Factory match & costing

Compare facilities by construction, machinery, capacity, documents, and commercial fit.

Client input

Approved brief + target economics

Commercefox output

Shortlist + capability and cost view

Approval gate

Development route approved

03

Sampling & revision

Coordinate sample rounds, comments, technical questions, and written approvals.

Client input

Specs, artwork, materials, and fit feedback

Commercefox output

Sample tracker + revision record

Approval gate

Required sample approved

04

Pre-production gate

Align the final reference, materials, testing, packaging, and production plan before bulk.

Client input

Final comments + commercial approval

Commercefox output

Readiness checklist + critical path

Approval gate

Bulk production authorized

05

Production & inspection

Track milestones, evidence, open issues, and the agreed inspection scope.

Client input

Timely decisions on open issues

Commercefox output

Status + inspection + action log

Approval gate

Final findings dispositioned

06

Packing & freight handoff

Review packing and documents, then coordinate release to the nominated freight partner.

Client input

Shipping terms + forwarder + release decision

Commercefox output

Packing check + document handoff file

Approval gate

Shipment authorized

Begin with the right inputs

Ready to scope the next step?

Share the category, specifications, quantity, market, and delivery window. We’ll identify the feasibility questions.

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