Arcwell Active · After-sales correction

A size-label error investigated and corrected

Close-up of blank sewn-in labels on activewear tops beside blank replacement labels.

What happens when a delivered size label is wrong?

Identify the affected goods and compare them with the approved measuring method before choosing a remedy. In this case, investigation found a packing changeover error and the customer chose agreed local relabeling.

The warehouse observation

Operations lead Mia Thompson reported tops marked M that measured closer to L using the approved method. The mismatch affected warehouse sorting, and she wanted the scope, handling time and cost responsibility explained.

MOTIONFORM confirmed the order, SKU, carton, quantity and photo or video record and recommended isolating the relevant pieces. That preserved the evidence while the team established whether the problem was garment dimensions or labeling.

Tracing the error to packing changeover

The team checked label issue, packing, dispatch inspection and retained samples. The investigation found that earlier labels had not been cleared when the workstation changed sizes.

The review expanded to related cartons and production batches. The customer received the confirmed scope and the method for continued checking, rather than a guessed whole-order defect count.

A remedy selected with the customer

Local relabeling, replacement and an agreed refund were presented as options with their timing and cost implications. The customer chose local relabeling.

MOTIONFORM provided the correct labels and agreed handling requirements, covering the agreed relabeling and related transport costs. The local work followed the confirmed plan rather than being undertaken first and costed later.

Correction and follow-up

The 12 pieces were corrected and the customer confirmed closure. The packing process added size-changeover clearance, first-piece checking and review records.

The next three orders received targeted checks of that step to confirm the controls were being applied. The conclusion therefore included a process change and follow-up, not only the replacement of an incorrect label.

The records retained for this project

  • Feedback, measurements and investigation
  • Written cost agreement and remedy records
  • Customer closure and follow-up checks

Project records connect the approved sample, agreed changes and delivered order. Supporting material is shared according to customer authorization and confidentiality arrangements.

Buyer questions

Should a label mismatch be handled as a garment-size defect immediately?

No, first distinguish a wrong label from an actual dimensional deviation. Compare representative pieces using the approved measurement method and retain carton and lot information. In this case, label and packing records established a size-changeover labeling error, allowing the remedy and affected scope to be discussed on a traceable basis.

Does this case promise free local rework for every claim?

No. This customer’s local relabeling and related costs were agreed after responsibility was established. For another claim, confirm the issue, scope, handling instructions and costs in writing before starting local work. The available options may include rework, replacement, refund or another agreed action, depending on the verified circumstances and order agreement.

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