Build a patch deadline backward from the receiving date

Name the receiving requirement

Give the destination postcode and the date by which the patches must actually be received. If another person will collect or distribute them later, make that handoff explicit. A calendar event date alone can hide earlier receiving or preparation needs.

Allow for artwork decisions

Someone must review dimensions, spelling, colors and attachment requirements on the final proof. Gather feedback from the relevant people and resolve contradictions before approval. No universal two-hour proof guarantee should be inferred from a quote request or an automatic confirmation message.

Apply the correct turnaround clock

Standard turnaround is approximately 10 business days, including production and shipping, starting from the next business day after final mockup approval. Priority Rush turnaround is approximately 7 business days, including production and shipping, starting from the next business day after final mockup approval. Ask which option is appropriate for the approved project instead of combining old marketing snippets with a new schedule.

Include shipping in the turnaround

Production and shipping are included in both the Standard and Priority Rush turnaround. Confirm the destination and any relevant receiving constraints in the quote. If the schedule cannot support the actual requirements, revise the plan before approving it.

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