| New Sample | Sample created, awaiting material orders | Auto on creation |
| Procurement | Materials being ordered/sourced | Manual or auto when PO created |
| In House | Materials received, ready for production | Manual when materials arrive |
| Production | Sample being manufactured | Manual when production starts |
| Inspection | Quality check in progress | Manual when production complete |
| Ready to Ship | Passed inspection, awaiting shipment | Manual after QC pass |
| Shipped | Sample dispatched to customer | Manual when shipped |