Case studies
Each case below shows the buying scenario, the model used and the outcome agreed with the buyer. Programme details are illustrative until client assets are confirmed.
Programme index
4 of 4 programmes
IllustrativeWeekly lots were planned against a fixed grade sheet, which kept arrivals predictable through the season.
Outcome
One size and colour standard carried across weekly arrivals.
IllustrativeA standing weekly pack format meant the wholesaler could receive and shelve without repacking.
Outcome
A fixed carton format cut intake handling at the distribution centre.
IllustrativeOne controlled trial shipment was used to agree packing, labelling and inspection points in writing.
Outcome
A trial lot settled the specification before any volume commitment.
IllustrativeRetail-ready cartons and label checks were agreed in writing ahead of production.
Outcome
Packing and labelling instructions were documented before the first container.
Case detail
Programme shown for illustration; buyer details and volumes are withheld until client approval.
Challenge
The importer was receiving citrus from several suppliers and kept re-grading on arrival. Carton counts, size ranges and colour tolerances differed between shipments, which pushed labour costs up at the distribution centre.
Approach
A single grade sheet was agreed before the season: three size ranges, a colour tolerance band and a defect allowance written into the specification. Each weekly lot was allocated to the same two harvest blocks so maturity stayed consistent.
Execution
Fruit was inspected at intake and again after pre-cooling, with photographs attached to the lot record. Cartons were labelled with the lot number, and documents were issued against the same reference before the vessel departed.
Result
Arrivals followed one specification for the whole season. The importer received the lot record with each shipment and used it for intake checks instead of a full re-grade.
Buyer feedback
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