Before the catalog deadline: verify the handoff.

Source of truth

• One dated active-SKU export has been selected.
• Variant identifiers and parent products are distinguishable.
• Required asset roles are defined.

Asset inventory

• Every source folder is included in the inventory.
• Originals are protected from renaming or overwriting.
• Corrupt and unsupported files are quarantined.
• Identical content is detected independently of filename.

Matching and exceptions

• Automatic matches use documented deterministic rules.
• Every active SKU is checked for required roles.
• Multiple candidate matches are held for review.
• Orphan files and retired SKUs are reported separately.

Delivery

• Channel copies are generated from approved sources.
• Output names follow one documented convention.
• A manifest connects output, source, SKU, role, and checksum.
• A decision-maker approves the exception queue.
• Temporary working copies have a deletion date.