Press
Partner Note
Partner Note records who is supplying print, who is fitting on site, and what branded items are moving to each branch. It suits trade jobs where vinyl, marks, panels, and shopfront packs pass between buyer, printer, installer, and store team.
How Partner Note works in a normal week
Partner Note is for trade relationships tied to print supply, fitment, and branch roll-outs. It keeps each party aligned on what is being produced, who is installing, and how the branded packs are handed over.
List the branch, the mounting surface, and the installation date range first. Gauteng dust, Durban humidity, Cape Town wind, power cuts, and line-haul delays can all affect print choice, packing, and fitment planning. For outlying towns, add access times and whether the installer is working from branch stock or a courier drop.
Include a clear front photo of the storefront before any reprint or replacement pack is approved. A marked-up image helps the workshop spot panel joins, fascia widths, damaged frames, or missing marks before material is cut. That record is useful when a branch receives the wrong size set or a vinyl panel lands off the spec.
Branch handover details to capture
A useful Partner Note names the exact item, finish, and handover point for every branch pack. Keep the wording direct so the printer, fitter, and store contact all read the same instruction set. Where one site needs a window set and another needs fascia panels, split them into separate lines instead of one mixed brief.
Match this note to the correct branch pack before extra items are added. Verify artwork size, laminate, and the dispatch list before anything leaves for site. Vinyl and shopfront jobs are measured from the board size and a straight-on shot of the shopfront.
- Vinyl type listed per branch
- Site photo with issue marked
Site factors that alter specs
Allow for OR Tambo cargo runs, industrial park collection windows, ageing painted walls, and trading-centre access rules when drafting the note. Many shops are not blank new sites, so existing marks, old adhesive, and previous fascia holes should be recorded. If one branch needs a rush replacement, keep that separate from the wider roll-out list.
Material choice changes by region and site condition. Coastal air can shorten the life of poor-grade components, while inland dust means extra surface prep before vinyl application. Load shedding can affect print schedules and installation timing, so note any branch restrictions where power, lighting, or centre trading hours limit fitment.
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Records that should travel together
Send the Partner Note with branch photos, stock needs, install timing, and any vinyl, marks, or panels that missed the spec. Keep the subject line plain.
Save Partner Note with the job card, artwork approval, and branch photo set while the details are still easy to verify. When stock is short or an installer queries a pack on arrival, that file trail shows what was ordered, what was packed, and what the branch was meant to receive.