Planning Roofing Felt Production and Delivery Lead Times
Production time and arrival time are different promises. Build the import schedule from approved specification to saleable warehouse stock, with each stage shown separately.
By Merily Waterproofing · Bulk supply for importers, distributors and building-material wholesalers
Start the clock at a defined confirmation
The roll specification and packing artwork must be settled before a reliable production plan can be discussed. A changed label or weight can change preparation.
For Merily orders, a common planning window is about 10–15 days for one container and about 15 days for two containers after specification and packing confirmation. Confirm the actual schedule in the quotation.
Add shipping and receiving stages
Production readiness is followed by the agreed dispatch, booking and transport arrangements. Sea transit, port processing and inland receiving are not included in the production-day figure.
Ask the forwarder for the route and booking-specific schedule. Do not turn a historical transit time into a current guaranteed arrival.
Plan backwards from the stock requirement
If customers need stock by a date, work backwards through receiving, transport and production. Keep time for approvals and changes.
Review open orders before making urgent replacements. A visible timeline helps distinguish a production issue from a booking or destination delay.
Put it in your buying record
| Stage | Starts when | Confirm with |
|---|---|---|
| Product and artwork approval | Requirements are complete | Buyer and supplier |
| Production preparation | Approved order is ready to schedule | Merily quotation |
| Freight and dispatch | Cargo and booking are confirmed | Forwarder/carrier |
| Receiving | Goods reach destination process | Buyer and local partners |
Questions buyers ask
Does 10–15 days mean delivery to my country?
No. It is a common production-planning discussion after confirmation; transport and destination stages are separate.
Can artwork delay the order?
Unapproved or changed artwork can affect preparation, so confirm it early.
Can a two-container order use the same schedule?
Discuss the actual specifications, packing and production plan; do not assume a universal guarantee.