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This OEM standing desk frame case study documents B&H Ergonomics’ 400-set Goodmans order, including custom cartons, pre-packing component inspection, and post-packing AQL sampling. Inspectors recorded four minor paint defects in a 50-unit sample. B&H replaced the affected components before shipment.
Last Updated: August 18, 2026 | Author: William | Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes
The Goodmans OEM Order: 400 Standing Desk Frame Sets
The Goodmans OEM Order: 400 Standing Desk Frame Sets
Goodmans is a MillerKnoll Certified Dealer providing commercial furniture and workplace solutions for corporate, government, education, and healthcare environments.
For this project, B&H Ergonomics supplied Goodmans with 400 standing desk frame sets, packed in customer-branded cartons and shipped in one small container.
The OEM order combined customer-specific packaging with production checks, inspection of the packed products, and correction of the issues found. Product identification and inspection records also gave the customer information to review before shipment.
| Project detail | Goodmans order |
|---|---|
| Product supplied | Standing desk frames |
| Order quantity | 400 sets |
| Customer-specific packaging | Goodmans-branded cartons |
| Pre-shipment inspection sample | 50 units |
| Additional customer requirement | Assembly check of five units |
| Inspection findings | Zero critical defects, zero major defects, four minor defects |
| Corrective action | Components with chipped paint replaced before shipment |
| Customer review documents | Inspection report and photographs |
The 400-set quantity and container loading describe this order. For a new project, packing dimensions and the selected frame configuration determine the loading plan.
Customer-branded cartons from the Goodmans OEM desk frame order.
Customer Requirements: Product Labels and Custom Cartons
Labels for Product Identification and Traceability
B&H can prepare desk frame labels with the customer’s model number, applicable load information, and production date. These details help the buyer identify the product and trace it back to production records when a service question arises.
The inspection photograph from the Goodmans order shows the product type, electrical input, load marking, stroke, duty cycle, and a date field.
The photographed label records technical information and a production-date reference.
For an OEM order, agree on the label wording and placement before production. Use the selected frame’s approved specifications and the customer’s preferred model reference. Keeping that reference consistent across the product label, carton, and order documents makes later identification easier.
Cartons Prepared for the Customer’s Brand
Goodmans’ customized cartons were part of the order requirements. Buyers planning similar packaging should confirm the logo artwork, printed wording, product reference, and placement on each carton panel before approval.
Private label packaging is one part of an OEM project. The inspection and corrective-action records show how the packed order was checked and how identified issues were handled.
Before Packing: 100% Component Inspection
B&H carries out 100% component inspection before packing. This stage checks the parts before they are packed and provides an opportunity to address component issues at that point in production.
The 100% scope applies to component inspection. After packing, the order undergoes a separate sampling inspection under the agreed AQL plan.
After Packing: AQL Sampling and Assembly Checks
For the Goodmans order, the pre-shipment inspection used a single sampling plan for normal inspection according to ISO 2859-1:1999, at General Inspection Level II, with a sample size of 50 units.
The supplied inspection requirements were:
| Inspection setting | Goodmans order requirement |
|---|---|
| Standard | ISO 2859-1:1999 |
| Sampling plan | Single sampling plan for normal inspection |
| General inspection level | Level II |
| Sample size | 50 units |
| Critical defects | Not allowed |
| Major defects | AQL 2.5 |
| Minor defects | AQL 4.0 |
The customer also requested an assembly check covering five units. The report records this requirement as passed.
The customer’s five-unit assembly-check requirement received a passed result in the report.
Inspection Results: Within AQL
| Defect category | Acceptance limit | Findings | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical | 0 | 0 | Passed |
| Major | 3 | 0 | Passed |
| Minor | 5 | 4 | Passed |
The report records an overall result of “Within AQL.” It lists four minor findings against an acceptance limit of five, with no critical or major defects found in the sample.
The recorded minor defective rate was 8% of the 50-unit sample. This describes the inspected sample, not the measured defect rate of all 400 sets.
Corrective Action: Replacing the Parts with Chipped Paint
All four minor findings involved chipped paint. B&H replaced the affected components before shipment, even though the inspection result was within the agreed AQL acceptance limits.
B&H addresses every issue identified during AQL inspection, including minor defects. Corrective work includes replacing affected components where needed. In the Goodmans order, component replacement addressed all four paint defects.
For an OEM buyer, the inspection result and the corrective action answer different questions: whether the sample met the agreed acceptance criteria, and what happened to the specific issues found. In this order, the report recorded acceptance within AQL, and B&H replaced the parts with chipped paint.
Before Shipment: Report and Photo Review
B&H provided Goodmans with the inspection report and photographs for customer confirmation before shipment. The report recorded the sampling results and the five-unit assembly-check result; the photographs documented the inspected products and findings.
For a new OEM order, agree in advance on the documents your team needs to review and who will handle shipment approval. Specify any additional checks, photo requirements, or corrective-action records as part of the inspection brief.
Quality You Can Verify in Your OEM Order
The Goodmans order shows how B&H follows through on quality: components are inspected before packing, packed products undergo AQL sampling, and identified issues are addressed before shipment. All four minor paint defects led to component replacement, even though the inspection result was within AQL.
That attention extends to the details your customers see, including the frame finish, product identification, and branded packaging. Inspection reports and photographs give you a documented view of the order before it leaves B&H.
To discuss your own OEM desk frame project, start with these product requirements:
| Information to prepare | What to specify |
|---|---|
| Frame requirements | Selected model or required configuration, order quantity, and destination |
| Product labels | Customer model reference, approved ratings and units, date format, and label placement |
| Carton artwork | Logo files, printed wording, panel layout, and required shipping information |
Explore B&H’s OEM standing desk frame customization options and share your model, quantity, and branding requirements. B&H can review the frame configuration, labels, and cartons for your project.