Material selection
Ask for weight alloy, coating and adhesive declarations linked to the candidate SKU and target market.
Procurement checklist
Hofmann Power Weight Responsible Sourcing
Review material declarations, packaging and shipment records at the proposed SKU and lot level.
Keep environmental requests traceable
Ask the supplier to identify which part, material or pack a declaration covers. Preserve the original scope alongside the quotation so an approved substitute can be reviewed against the same requirements.
Buying objectives
Three items to discuss at quote stage
Packaging choices
Compare pack material, protection requirements and units per carton. Check label visibility and loose-part containment on a sample pack.
Shipment consolidation
Compare consolidation with direct shipments using the same pack dimensions, weight and handoff point.
Example evidence review stages
Each bar marks one stage in a three-stage checklist. The stages illustrate the review sequence.
1. Request the declaration
2. Match it to the SKU and lot
3. Record the buyer’s decision
Document types to request
These document types describe evidence that may be requested for a project.
- Material declaration
- Packaging specification
- Supplier system certificate