“Please repeat our last order.”
It sounds like a complete instruction. But what if your product is slightly larger, the barcode has changed, or the shipment needs to go to a different warehouse?
You do not need to start from scratch every time you reorder custom PE bags. Use the previous approved order as your reference, then confirm what stays the same and what changes.
Here are five things worth checking before you place the next order.
1. Does the Bag Still Fit Your Product?
Start with the product going inside the bag.
Check whether its dimensions, weight, shape or packing quantity have changed. A bag that held one item may not have enough room for a two-piece set. A revised component may also need more space around its edges.
If you still have bags from the previous order, try packing the current product in one. Check that it fits comfortably and that the closure works as intended.
What to send your supplier: Updated product measurements and photos if anything has changed. Clearly state whether the bag size should remain unchanged or needs review.
2. Are You Repeating the Correct Specification?
An order number helps locate the previous job. Confirm which approved specification should be used for the reorder.
The main details are:
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Bag dimensions and measurement units.
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PE material.
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Single-layer film thickness.
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Bag style and closure.
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Any agreed performance or inspection requirements.
If your business has ordered several similar bags, include the relevant item code or specification version.
Avoid using “same quality” as the only instruction. Identify the written requirements and approved sample that the supplier should follow.
What to send your supplier: The previous order number, approved specification and a clear list of any changes.
3. Is the Printing File Still Current?
For printed PE bags, check the artwork before confirming production.
Review the logo, barcode, product name, contact information and any other printed text. A bag can be manufactured correctly but still carry outdated information.
If you provide a revised file, label it clearly and ask the supplier to confirm which version will be used. Changes to bag dimensions should also prompt a review of the printing layout.
What to send your supplier: The approved artwork version, or a clearly labelled replacement file with the changes explained.
4. Are Packing and Delivery Details Still Correct?
Repeat orders do not always go to the same destination.
Confirm the quantity per inner pack, quantity per carton and any carton labels required by your receiving warehouse.
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Delivery address and destination country.
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Shipping arrangements.
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Required arrival date.
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Whether partial shipments are acceptable.
Tell your supplier when you need to receive the goods—not just when you plan to place the order. Ask for production and transport timing to be confirmed separately.
What to send your supplier: Current packing instructions, destination and requested arrival date.
5. Have You Confirmed the New Quotation?
Do not assume that the previous price or production schedule automatically applies.
Before approving the reorder, request written confirmation of the quantity, unit price, production lead time, freight arrangements and payment terms. Check what the price includes.
If the intended use or destination market has changed, ask whether the applicable product documents need to be reviewed.
What to confirm: The quotation and order confirmation should reflect the requirements you have just agreed—not only the details of the earlier order.
A Reorder Message You Can Copy
Use this short structure when contacting your supplier:
Previous order: [Order number and item code]
New quantity: [Required quantity]
Keep unchanged: [Reference the approved specification and artwork version]
Changes: [List changes, or state “No changes requested”]
Packing and destination: [Current instructions and delivery address]
Required arrival date: [Date]
Please confirm the specification version, current price, production lead time and shipping arrangements before we approve the order.
The Quick Takeaway
A previous order number is a useful reference, but “same as last time” leaves room for assumptions.
Confirm the product, specification, artwork, packing and quotation. A short, clear message can help both sides agree on exactly what the next order should include.
Reordering custom PE bags or reviewing a changed requirement? Send your packaging requirements to Flexon Pack.
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