Order and Shipping Planning
Last reviewed: · Published by FRIDERM Pro (Jinan Xilemei Import and Export Co., Ltd.)
For procurement & operations managers
Direct answer: Stock verification, private-label development, production and shipping are four separate timelines that should be planned independently — they are not interchangeable stages and do not compress into one lead time.
General reference figures (subject to per-order confirmation)
The figures below are typical reference figures, confirmed per order. They are not a quotation and are not guaranteed for any specific SKU, destination or order size — confirm current figures through the enquiry form before committing to a timeline.
| Stage | General reference |
|---|---|
| Minimum order quantity — private label / OEM customization | Approx. 500 units (general reference) |
| Minimum order quantity — retail pack | Approx. 2 units (general reference) |
| Minimum order quantity — wholesale (FRIDERM-branded stock) | Approx. 500 units (general reference) |
| Sample lead time | Approx. 5–7 working days (general reference) |
| Bulk production lead time | Approx. 21–25 working days (general reference) |
| Shipping — Middle East | Approx. 8–10 days (general reference) |
| Shipping — United States | Approx. 5–7 days (general reference) |
| Shipping — Southeast Asia | Approx. 10–15 days (general reference) |
Four timelines to plan separately
- Stock verification — confirming a specific SKU/variant is currently available before you commit a shipping date around it; see Wholesale & Ready Stock for how we disclose stock status.
- Private-label / custom development — packaging, labeling and any formulation discussion happens before production scheduling begins, not in parallel with it.
- Production — the manufacturing lead time itself, which starts only once samples/artwork are approved for a custom project, or immediately for a confirmed stock order.
- Shipping — transit time from dispatch, which varies by destination and Incoterm, and starts only after production completes.
We do not offer a guaranteed DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) commitment on this page. Incoterm, duty and import-clearance responsibility should be agreed explicitly per order, not assumed from general shipping-time figures.
Payment methods on file
Telegraphic transfer (TT), bank transfer, and Alibaba Trade Assurance payment methods (including PayPal and credit card where supported by that platform) are the payment routes we currently accept. Confirm which applies to your order type when you submit your enquiry.
FAQ
What unit does your MOQ apply to — per SKU, per order, or per variant?
This should be confirmed per enquiry; the general reference figures above are company-level planning numbers, not a per-SKU guarantee. State your target SKU and quantity in your enquiry and we will confirm the applicable MOQ.
When does the sample or bulk production lead time clock start?
Sample lead time is generally counted from order/payment confirmation; bulk production lead time for a custom project is generally counted from sample or artwork approval, not from initial enquiry. Confirm the exact start trigger for your order in writing.
Do you handle temperature-controlled shipping and import documentation?
This varies by product and destination and has not been generalized into a blanket policy on this page — raise your specific product and route in your enquiry so we can confirm what applies.
Is stock verification, private-label development, production and shipping all one combined timeline?
No — plan them as four separate stages. Combining them into a single estimate is a common planning mistake that leads to missed delivery expectations.