01 / Define the acceptance requirements
Record the exact MPN, quantity, condition, packaging, date-code restrictions and any special handling or test requirements before supplier evaluation.
02 / Review the available evidence
Request supplier and lot documentation, chain-of-custody information and packaging details where available. State gaps explicitly. Full manufacturer traceability is not guaranteed for independent-market sourcing.
03 / Agree inspection & testing
Document the proposed visual, marking, packaging and electrical inspection scope. Independent laboratory testing is arranged only when agreed; no in-house laboratory, certification or universal testing capability is claimed.
04 / Confirm release & discrepancy handling
Agree acceptance criteria, shipment records and the procedure for discrepancies in the written quotation or order. Manufacturer certification must be supported by documents relevant to the actual lot.