Verify the contracting entity
Match the quotation, invoice, payment beneficiary and supplier contact. Resolve unexplained entity or payment changes before sending funds.
Match documents to the exact product
A document should identify its issuer, scope, date and the models, batch or shipment it covers. A general company file may not establish facts about a specific product.
Separate authorization from provenance
Authorization, official distribution, product origin and transaction records are different concepts. Ask the precise question required by the intended market or platform.
Check destination and channel rules
Import, labelling, trademark, consumer-safety and marketplace requirements vary. Confirm what the buyer must hold and what the supplier can actually provide before payment.
Quick answers
Does a catalogue listing prove authorization?
No. A listing organizes supplier-provided information and does not establish appointment, authorization or endorsement.
What makes a provenance document useful?
A clear issuer, date, scope, covered model/batch/shipment and a verifiable connection to the transaction.
What should be checked before payment?
Contracting entity, exact products, available documents, destination/channel requirements, commercial terms and the process for unresolved issues.