Part and pack weights
Record the component net weight and packed gross weight against one SKU and revision.
Sourcing / Materials
Dorman Sourcing & Materials Roadmap
Set material and packaging requirements at the start of a wheel-end project so each supplier can quote against the same scope.
Where to record each choice
01 / Brief
State material declaration, packaging and traceability requirements with the first enquiry.
02 / Quote
Compare declared material, reuse options and package weight on the same units and boundaries.
03 / Sample
Check the agreed protection for exposed machined faces and ABS encoder surfaces.
04 / Shipment
Reconcile labels, net and gross weights and carton counts before forwarding the packing list.
What to measure before comparing
Packaging density
Compare carton fill alongside the protection agreed for flanges, studs and seals.
Material traceability
Ask for a material declaration with an identifiable part revision and stated scope.
Who contributes to the record
- Supplier
States materials and pack design for the quoted part.
- Inspector
Records the agreed sample or packing checks.
- Buyer
Approves the required protection and documentation.
Three fields for a comparable record
- 01 Part revision
- 02 Pack weight
- 03 Carton count
Set the packaging scope in your RFQ
Share handling constraints and any material declaration the destination market requires.
Submit a materials brief