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Sample Development

Zero Translation Loss from Design to Sample

AI-powered sample management that keeps specs intact, timelines visible, and buyers updated — from design approval all the way to delivery.

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Sample Development Tracking Timeline
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Furniture specification sheet with 3D model

Sample Management, Finally Solved

From the moment a design is approved to the day the sample ships, Poly9 ensures nothing falls through the cracks.

Timeline & Milestones

Track every sample project with clear milestones and due dates. Factory and buyer stay perfectly aligned from approval through delivery.

Specs That Stick

Approved designs and specifications flow directly into sample development. No re-keying, no misinterpretation — what was approved is what gets made.

Automated Buyer Updates

Keep buyers informed with automatic status notifications at every milestone. Eliminate "Where is my sample?" emails for good.

Sample to Production (Ultimate)

Convert approved samples into production orders with one click. Full order management and production tracking in the Ultimate plan.

Visual Timeline Tracking

Track every sample project with clear milestones and due dates. Factory and buyer stay perfectly aligned from approval through delivery.

  • Milestone-based progress tracking
  • Automatic deadline alerts
  • Visual Gantt-style timeline view
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Visual timeline tracking for sample development

Specs That Flow Automatically

Design specs flow directly into sample requirements — materials, dimensions, finishes, and hardware. Zero manual re-entry or translation loss.

  • Auto-populate from AI Design Studio
  • Structured specs with images and dimensions
  • Version control for spec changes
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Automatic spec flow from design to sample

Automated Buyer Updates

Keep buyers informed without manual check-ins. Automated status updates go out at every milestone — approval, production, QC, shipping.

  • Automated email updates at each milestone
  • Photo and document attachments
  • Buyer portal for self-service status checks
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Automated buyer update notifications

Sample to Production Transition

When a sample is approved, transition to full production with one click. All specs, materials, and vendor data carry forward automatically.

  • One-click production order creation (Ultimate plan)
  • Bill of materials auto-generation
  • Vendor assignment and production scheduling
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One-click transition from sample to production
We used to lose 2-3 weeks in sample development just from miscommunication between design and factory. With Poly9, specs flow automatically and buyers get updates without us lifting a finger.

Marco Rossi

Operations Director, Italian Design House

60%

faster sample turnaround

Ready to streamline your sample development?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about sample development tracking in Poly9.

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Sample Development Datasheet

One-page overview of Sample Development Tracking — timeline milestones, automatic spec flow, automated buyer updates, and sample-to-production transition.

  • Timeline and milestone tracking
  • Automatic spec flow from design
  • Automated buyer update notifications
  • One-click sample to production

Ship Samples Faster, With Fewer Errors

Manufacturers on Poly9 cut sample lead times by 40% and eliminate spec miscommunication.