Keep each decision in one place
A compact order card can hold the customer wording, artwork version, requested placement, and the most recent approval. Keeping those details together makes it easier to see what changed instead of reconstructing the request from scattered messages.
Mark assumptions as assumptions
If a choice still needs confirmation, leave it visibly open rather than converting it into a production promise. This approach helps a small shop keep the next action clear. Browse /updates/ for more workflow ideas.