Manufacturing model
A clear plan for how your product will be made, staffed, sourced and costed.
From $5,000 per project
Operations · Manufacturing
Contract manufacturer sourcing
Choosing the wrong factory is one of the most expensive mistakes a product business can make. We find, audit and compare manufacturers, run the proposal process and negotiate the contract. Then we set up quality control, production planning and logistics for your first orders. This is a one-off setup; ongoing production and logistics management is available separately.
Who it’s for
- You have a finished design and need a factory that can make it at volume.
- Your current manufacturer has quality, capacity or cost problems and you want alternatives.
- You are moving production to a new country or region and need suppliers you can rely on.
What you get
- Supplier research and selection, weighing each candidate's capabilities, capacity, quality, location and cost.
- Supplier qualification and audits, covering a documentation review and site visits, with an assessment of the risks.
- Management of the request for proposal (RFP) process, including a side-by-side comparison of supplier proposals.
- Negotiation of terms and the supply contract.
- Quality control and compliance procedures set up with your chosen manufacturer.
- Production planning and scheduling for your first orders.
- Logistics and supply chain setup for your first production.
Not included
- Ongoing production and logistics management, available separately.
- Travel and expenses (for example factory visits).
- Third-party costs (for example samples, audits by third parties or freight).
Third-party costs, taxes and expenses are billed separately unless your proposal states otherwise.
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Talk to us about this service
Tell us about your product and what you need. We will reply with a fixed scope, a written fee and a timeline.