Work backward
Start with the date the products must arrive and calculate the milestones leading up to it.
FREE INTERACTIVE TIMELINE
Know exactly when to order before your deadline gets tight.
Build a date-specific schedule for product selection, pricing, artwork approval, production, shipping, and final inspection.
- ✓Choose your project type and delivery deadline.
- ✓Add a planning buffer that fits your comfort level.
- ✓See immediately whether you are comfortably on schedule or need to act now.
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Build your ordering timeline.
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Deadlines are easier when you can see them.
The planner turns one final in-hands date into a practical sequence of decisions, approvals, production, and delivery milestones.
Protect the schedule
Add buffer time for approvals, shipping changes, and last-minute adjustments.
Spot urgency early
See when a project is approaching or already inside its recommended planning window.
Common questions
Ordering timeline FAQ
Plan backward from the date you need products in hand, not only from the event date.
Why should I order this early?
The planning window protects time for product selection, inventory confirmation, artwork, proofs, production, shipping, and receiving.
What should my in-hands date be?
Choose the date the order must arrive, ideally with enough time to inspect and organize it before distribution or the event.
Are the recommended dates guaranteed?
No. They are conservative planning guidelines. Final timing depends on the item, quantity, inventory, decoration, approval speed, and destination.
Can Marked Promo handle a rush order?
Sometimes. Rush options may limit product choices or increase costs, so contact Marked Promo as soon as the deadline is known.