Check cartons before opening
Review carton count, outer carton condition, carton marks and packing list reference before products are distributed to stores or warehouse shelves.
A practical receiving and review process helps wholesale buyers protect product quality, packaging consistency and reorder quality after delivery.
Review carton count, outer carton condition, carton marks and packing list reference before products are distributed to stores or warehouse shelves.
Open representative pieces from each SKU and compare texture, length, density, color, cap construction, label text and packaging condition against the approved order details.
Prepare photos, short videos, carton mark photos, SKU labels, quantity count and a simple issue list before requesting review.
Keep affected pieces separate and avoid retail distribution until the issue is reviewed. This helps both sides identify quantity, batch and packaging details.
Turn receiving notes into next-order improvements: color ratio changes, packaging updates, carton marks, label text, density mix or sample confirmation steps.
Clear evidence helps review product, packaging or carton questions without long back-and-forth messages.
| Situation | Useful evidence | How it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Spec mismatch review | SKU, photos, approved sample reference, quantity, color/length details. | Used to compare order details with receiving inspection notes. |
| Packaging or label review | Packaging photos, barcode or label text, carton marks, artwork proof. | Used to identify label, pack or carton-mark adjustments for current review and next order. |
| Carton count question | Packing list, carton marks, receiving count, warehouse photos. | Used to compare dispatch documents with buyer receiving notes. |
| Transit damage note | Outer carton photos, product photos, forwarder or receiving note when available. | Transport-related issues are reviewed with available shipment evidence and shipping terms. |
| Reorder improvement | Sales feedback, slow/fast colors, return reasons, customer comments. | Used to refine next assortment, packaging, sample checks and SKU mix. |
Wholesale after-sales review depends on the actual order, approved specifications, packaging proof, shipping terms and receiving evidence.
Include order reference, SKU, affected quantity, photos, videos, carton marks, packaging labels and the reorder improvement you want to discuss.