AnyLotWhat end-to-end support actually covers
End-to-end does not mean the same scope everywhere
Even when a supplier says it supports planning through delivery, material sourcing may require customer supply, inspection may be outsourced, and logistics may stop at delivery to a designated warehouse. Confirm planning, materials, sampling, production, inspection, packing, and delivery separately.
Post-production work is especially easy to overlook. Clarify who handles tagging and bagging, and whether finished goods can be sent directly to an ecommerce warehouse or retail location.
Confirm pre-production
Check support for proposals from references, specifications, material sourcing, and sample revisions.
Confirm post-production
Clarify responsibility for inspection, tagging, bagging, packing, and delivery.