Supplier records
Track the site, quote revision and offered SKU. Keep management-system records separate from any product test report.
China Procurement Desk
About ARP and its independent sourcing role
ARP is an independent China sourcing and procurement coordination service for wheel-end components. We clarify specifications and organize supplier evidence for B2B purchasing teams.
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- Vehicle or OE number
- Size, load and interface
- Quantity and destination
Why the drawing travels with the quote
Two suppliers can use the same part name for different dimensions or pack counts. A wheel nut description may leave the seat profile unstated, while a ring quote may list its diameters without a chamfer or register depth. For a nominal 66.6 mm to 57.1 mm ring, record 66.6 mm as the wheel center bore and 57.1 mm as the hub pilot. Neither diameter specifies the ring depth. Linking the drawing revision to each quote line gives purchasing and inspection teams the same reference.
A stocked part can work when the supplier's drawing matches the intended interface. A custom part is a route for a missing geometry, but it adds tooling, sample approval and potential change-control costs.
Evidence before commitment
Sample check
Record the sample ID and lot, then agree on dimensions and interfaces to check. For clip-on weights, compare the clip to the intended flange profile.
Document scope
Match the issuer, scope, product identifier, revision and market to the offered part before the buyer relies on a document.
Independent inspection
Coordinate with a third party when the project calls for it. Record the agreed sampling and acceptance rules before inspection.
Buyer release
Record which drawing and sample the buyer approved. Request a fresh review if the material, interface or revision changes.
Shipment records
Reconcile packing list, carton marks and lot references. A single supplier can simplify lot mapping. A split order can broaden SKU coverage but needs separate line and lot mapping for each supplier.
Bring the part number and the application
The procurement desk can identify which inputs are still needed to compare supplier responses.
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