A useful report explains the work performed, the evidence available and the questions still open. The format and fictional training examples below illustrate how scoped factory visits, unit-price normalisations and remote order updates are documented.
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| Report field | How it is populated in an actual assignment |
|---|---|
| Report reference | Assigned after engagement confirmation |
| Client / buyer | Client-supplied contracting entity |
| Supplier and factory address | Verified to the extent described in the agreed scope |
| Visit date and attendees | Actual attendance window and named participants |
| Product / order / drawing revision | Identified quotation, PO and controlled drawing reference |
| Scope and excluded work | Agreed checklist items and explicit specialist exclusions |
| Access conditions | Production areas, packages and documents available vs unavailable |
| Information source | Statement / document reviewed / direct observation / scoped measurement |
| Requirement | Buyer specification or order clause reference |
| Observation | Factual description recorded during the assignment |
| Evidence reference | Permitted photo ID, record, sample code or document reference |
| Assessment status | Observed / not observed / clarification required / outside scope |
| Open item | Unresolved question or required supplier/specialist response |
| Responsible party | Buyer / supplier / specialist / coordinator |
| Follow-up decision | Next action and target gate agreed by the buyer |
Fictional training example only. This is not a completed customer assignment or a report of an actual factory visit. All findings below are invented solely to demonstrate reporting language.
Illustrative brief: A buyer wants to understand whether identified packages relate to its order and which questions remain before a dispatch decision. The agreed visit covers accessible packing areas, available order documents and supplier discussions — without inspecting every closed unit.
| Item | Illustrative finding | Evidence status | Buyer action | Responsible role | Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
F-01 |
Labels on two accessible packages show the product reference used in the example order. Contents of closed packages were not examined. | Observed | Decide whether further identification or quantity checks are required. | Buyer | Before dispatch decision |
F-02 |
The supplier says the remaining packages will be ready during the following week. Production completion was not observed. | Supplier-stated | Request an updated readiness statement before arranging collection. | Supplier | Before collection is booked |
F-03 |
A draft packing list includes the example order reference, but one line does not state package dimensions. | Document reviewed | Obtain the missing dimensions for logistics planning. | Supplier | To be agreed |
F-04 |
No evidence establishing the requested product grade was available within the visit scope. | Not verified | Request product-specific documentation and arrange the necessary technical review. | Buyer / supplier | Before product acceptance decision |
Reading the status column: Observed identifies something directly seen or checked within the stated scope without extending to closed packages or future production. Supplier-stated attributes unverified information to the supplier. Document reviewed records what a document states without assuming physical conformity. Not verified records an unanswered question so it is never silently treated as accepted.
Fictional training example only. These invented board offers and prices are not market quotations, current supplier prices or completed customer work. Offer A and Offer B do not identify real companies.
Both fictional offers quote a price per sheet, but sheet lengths differ. Normalising dimensions into nominal square metres reveals the true geometric unit comparison:
| Comparison field | Offer A (Fictional) | Offer B (Fictional) |
|---|---|---|
| Stated sheet size | 1,200 × 2,400 mm | 1,200 × 2,500 mm |
| Area calculation | 1.20 × 2.40 m | 1.20 × 2.50 m |
| Nominal area per sheet | 2.88 m² | 3.00 m² |
| Fictional price per sheet | €15.60 | €16.00 |
| Calculation per m² | €15.60 ÷ 2.88 | €16.00 ÷ 3.00 |
| Price per nominal m², rounded | €5.42/m² | €5.33/m² |
Illustrative decision note: “Offer B is lower per nominal m² in this calculation, whereas Offer A has the lower price per sheet. Confirm the required sheet length for your wall/ceiling layout, cutting waste, board classification, edge type, documentation, pallet protection and delivered Incoterms® basis before selecting an offer.”
Fictional training example only. This invented timeline is not a real order, customer reference or record of completed work. No site attendance is included in this remote example.
| Update | Information received | Basis of the update | Open question / next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | The supplier says production is scheduled for the following week. | Supplier-stated; no on-site observation | Ask the supplier to acknowledge the buyer’s current specification revision. |
| Week 2 | A written acknowledgement identifies the requested revision. Production progress is still reported by the supplier. | Document reviewed for revision acknowledgement; production status remains supplier-stated | Keep the acknowledgement with the order. Request the next progress update. |
| Week 3 | The supplier reports that packing has begun. A draft packing list lacks dimensions for one package type. | Supplier-stated progress; packing-list document reviewed | Request the missing dimensions before confirming collection arrangements. |
| Week 4 | A revised packing list contains the requested dimensions. The supplier reports readiness for collection. Departure not confirmed. | Document reviewed; readiness supplier-stated; dispatch not verified | Buyer reviews remaining requirements and decides whether to arrange collection or commission a separate pre-shipment visit. |
| Open item | Status at Week 4 | Next action | Responsible role | Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OI-01 — Specification revision acknowledgement |
Closed for document query | Retain written acknowledgement; does not establish physical product conformity. | Buyer | — |
OI-02 — Package dimensions |
Document query answered | Provide revised dimensions to the appointed logistics party. | Buyer | Before collection booking |
OI-03 — Collection arrangement |
Awaiting buyer decision | Confirm whether to proceed or request further checks. | Buyer | To be agreed |
OI-04 — Physical readiness |
Not verified on site | Decide whether a separate Pre-shipment Check (SS-PRE) is needed. | Buyer | Before dispatch decision |
| Deliverable | What it helps your purchasing team do |
|---|---|
| PDF report | Read the agreed scope, findings, evidence basis and unresolved issues in one structured document. |
| Editable comparison | Review quantities, units, prices, assumptions and revisions when quotation comparison is included. |
| Open-items table | Assign actions, record supplier responses and track whether a specific question has been answered. |
| Permitted photographs | Review images actually taken, permitted and included in the assignment, referenced directly to findings. |
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Understand how a disciplined factory visit report separates direct observations, reviewed documents, supplier statements and unverified open items.
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No. Every table and scenario on this page is a fictional training example created solely to demonstrate how SerSourcing separates direct observations, reviewed documents, supplier statements and unverified items.
Because a commercial visit or sampling check examines agreed points at a specific time and cannot guarantee unexamined goods, concealed defects or future production runs. Clear evidence labels help your team make an informed decision.
“Observed” means directly seen or measured within the visit scope; “Document reviewed” records what a supplied document says without assuming physical conformity; “Supplier-stated” records an unverified verbal or written statement from the supplier.
Yes, where photographs are part of the agreed scope and permitted by the factory. Every included photograph is linked by reference ID to the specific finding it supports, and any photography restriction is noted.
Standard reports are delivered in English as a structured PDF, accompanied by an editable spreadsheet comparison or open-items tracker where included in your assignment scope.