Before You Purchase a Nameplate - Do These 3 Things

Placing an order for items that we need online is commonplace in this day and age. Everything is right at your fingertips. This works fine for every day items to replace general commodities. Your product identification needs a bit more attention - especially if it's the first order for a specific design. Here are 3 quick checklist items to review before placing your new nameplate order.

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1 - Has Pricing Been Established?

Before you place an order, you need to know the cost. There can be opportunity for cost savings by taking advantage of quantity price breaks. Rather than placing a single spot buy once a month, evaluate opportunity to consolidate quantities with less frequent orders. Be aware of your future needs and look for opportunities to maximize price breaks.

2 - Is Lead Time an Issue?

Make sure to give your supplier adequate time to build parts. Lead time refers to the amount of processing time needed to fill an order. If we know about your needs and have an open order, we have possibility to move ship dates. We do need to allow production time to print and fabricate parts to your unique requirements. Many times this can be accomplished in as little as 10 working days for repeat orders. New or revised parts may need a little longer to allow for proof or sample approval and any special tooling needs.

3 - Is the Artwork Current?

Before an order can be placed for a nameplate or label, be sure that you understand the type of nameplate that is needed and the revision is current. Company information can change from time to time, so it is a good idea to review the graphics and text to confirm if any updating is necessary.

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Taking the time to gather necessary information for the specs of a nameplate along with reviewing your pricing and timing needs make for a more streamlined order process. Trust that your order is given proper attention to meet ship dates with an attention to detail, resulting in quality parts that meet or exceed your expectations. It's what happens every day for our customers and we're happy to be here for you!

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