File signed agreements, keep order receipts, bundle handoffs. Every one is ready to run, and you can adjust it in plain language.
Log packaging proof decisions against the exact artwork file.
Your review cards show who made a proof decision and which file they saw. The reply time stays with the decision.
Tie packaging artwork approvals to the version reviewers saw.
Your proof tasks show who decided, which file version they reviewed, and who takes the next step.