How Can Startups Plan a Sample Approval Calendar Backward From Launch?
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- Nov 2,2026
Plan backward through delivery, production, approvals, testing, material sourcing, and realistic revision allowances.
A sample approval should identify the garment version, materials, measurements, and intended purpose. Development samples can answer specific questions without being ready for bulk production; record remaining exceptions so appearance approval is not mistaken for approval of every technical detail. Build contingency around unresolved development dependencies.