Streamline your import process and minimize costly errors with a custom, data-driven checklist for order confirmation, QC validation, and shipping accuracy.
The High Cost of Unverified Orders
In the world of international sourcing and e-commerce, a single oversight in an order—a wrong color, quantity, or shipping detail—can lead to significant financial loss, customer dissatisfaction, and operational delays. Relying on memory or fragmented communication is no longer viable. A structured Personal Order Verification System (POVS)
The ItaoBuy Spreadsheet method transforms this critical process into a visual, trackable, and reliable workflow.
Phase 1: The Foundation – Pre-Order Confirmation Checklist
This phase locks down all agreements before
Core Confirmation Data Points:
- Product Specifications:
- Sample Approval:
- Packaging & Labeling:
- Payment Terms:
- Production Timeline:
Phase 2: Quality Control Validation During Production
Actively monitor quality before
QC Inspection Criteria (To be verified by 3rd-party or in-person):
- Product Compliance:
- AQL Results:
- Workmanship & Finishing:
- On-site Photos/Video:
- Pre-shipment Sample Review:
Phase 3: Final Gate – Shipping & Logistics Accuracy
Ensure the physical shipment matches all commercial and logistical documents.
Shipping Documentation & Logistics Checklist:
- Packing List Accuracy:
- Commercial Invoice:
- Shipping Marks:
- Bill of Lading/Air Waybill:
- Logistics Tracking:
Implementing Your ItaoBuy Verification Spreadsheet
Use a single spreadsheet (Google Sheets or Excel) with the following tabs:
| Tab Name | Purpose | Key Columns |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Dashboard | Overall status view of all orders | Order ID, Supplier, Status (Pending/Confirmed/QC Pass/Shipped), Issues Flag |
| 2. Order Confirmation | Phase 1 checklist data | Checklist Items, Responsible Person, Date Confirmed, Supporting Doc Link |
| 3. QC Validation | Phase 2 inspection results | Inspection Date, Report ID, Defect Details, Pass/Fail, Photo Link |
| 4. Shipping Log | Phase 3 documentation & tracking | Ship Date, Doc Review Status, Tracking #, Estimated Arrival |