How to recover from a failed batch — Portugal
A Portugal 2026 playbook: How to recover from a failed batch. Operational, costed, and audit-friendly.
Overview
Portugal brand and HR teams keep raising the same question about how to recover from a failed batch: what does good look like, what does it cost, and who signs off? In 2026 the answer has changed because of IVA 23% compliance via Portal das Finanças (AT), faster lead times from Lisbon, and rising attendee expectations. The cost of getting it wrong is no longer a wasted PO — it's a story about your brand that reaches LinkedIn within hours.
Process
Start with the audience map (who, where, when), then the budget envelope, then the brief. From Lisbon we run CTT Expresso / DHL Express Portugal as standard, so country-wide rollouts behave the same as a single-city order. Set-up runs €380–620, sampling adds €120–420 depending on substrate count, and unit economics improve sharply above 250 units. Track three KPIs: cost-per-impression, NPS uplift, and rejected-strike-off rate.
Pricing — Portugal
EUR pricing excluding VAT. Standard lead 5–8 working days, rush production +35% delivers in 3–5 days. Production hub serves the whole country. IVA 23%, e-invoices via Portal das Finanças (AT). Lisbon hub.
FAQ
What is the minimum order?
No fixed minimum — for screen and embroidery economies start at 50+ units; DTF and UV print from 1 unit.
How long is production?
Standard 5–8 working days, rush +35% delivers in 3–5 days.
What payment terms?
50/50 for new clients, net-30 from order 4, net-60 for enterprise with credit insurance.
Do you sign NDA?
Yes — mutual NDA is standard for product launches, M&A and confidential campaigns.
Can you ship abroad?
Yes — we ship within the EU and to the UK, US, GCC and CIS via tracked carriers.