A reorder should reproduce the approved tape, not merely repeat a product name from an old invoice. Compare the last accepted artwork and material with the cartons being packed now, then calculate when to ask for the next order-specific quote. Do not assume last year’s price, stock or lead time still applies.
Save a one-page master specification
Record kraft or reinforced kraft construction, the selected 48 mm or 60 mm width, the 50 m standard roll length, design/color configuration, approved proof file and revision, current carton range, dispenser and delivery destination. BrandTapeCo does not offer other custom widths, including 72 mm. If any of these fields changes, treat it as a reviewed change rather than an automatic repeat order.
Calculate a practical reorder trigger
Use actual rolls consumed per week or month, not the number of orders alone. Start with physical stock on hand, subtract rolls already committed to packing, and compare the usable balance with expected consumption during the supplier’s confirmed production and delivery window. Add an internal buffer based on your own demand variability. Because timing depends on the actual order, this article cannot supply a universal “order X days ahead” rule.
| Reorder field | Record before requesting a quote |
|---|---|
| Usable stock | Physical rolls minus committed or damaged rolls |
| Consumption rate | Recent 50 m rolls used for the relevant cartons |
| Confirmed supply window | Dates in the current written supplier response |
| Artwork and specification | Approved version plus any documented change |
| Reorder decision | Quantity, approver, destination and requested date |
Before approving the repeat order
- Open the last accepted proof and compare it with the current brand artwork.
- Check whether carton board, seam, dispenser or packing method changed. If so, run a new application check rather than relying on old results.
- Confirm current quantity, price, production and delivery terms in writing. The standard online minimum is five 50 m rolls per design and color configuration.
- Keep the quote and approval together so the next buyer can trace which version was ordered.
A different roll length is only subject to sales feasibility review and a separate written quote, and may not be available. For a peak-demand version of the calculation, see peak-season tape planning. The current product page shows the orderable standard configuration.
