Good sourcing starts with comparable information. The clearer the product brief, the easier it becomes to compare suppliers on more than factory price alone.
Product differentiation
Good sourcing starts with comparable information. The clearer the product brief, the easier it becomes to compare suppliers on more than factory price alone.
The decision should include MOQ, lead time, capacity, available documents, target quality, packaging and logistics cost. A weakness in one area can cancel out an attractive factory quote.
Logo and colors
The decision should include MOQ, lead time, capacity, available documents, target quality, packaging and logistics cost. A weakness in one area can cancel out an attractive factory quote.
Samples and pre-production approvals then become operational references. Critical criteria should be written, measurable and reusable during quality control.
Packaging
Samples and pre-production approvals then become operational references. Critical criteria should be written, measurable and reusable during quality control.
Good sourcing starts with comparable information. The clearer the product brief, the easier it becomes to compare suppliers on more than factory price alone.
Compliance
Good sourcing starts with comparable information. The clearer the product brief, the easier it becomes to compare suppliers on more than factory price alone.
The decision should include MOQ, lead time, capacity, available documents, target quality, packaging and logistics cost. A weakness in one area can cancel out an attractive factory quote.
QC and restocking
The decision should include MOQ, lead time, capacity, available documents, target quality, packaging and logistics cost. A weakness in one area can cancel out an attractive factory quote.
Samples and pre-production approvals then become operational references. Critical criteria should be written, measurable and reusable during quality control.
Final checklist
- Product differentiation
- Logo and colors
- Packaging
- Compliance
- QC and restocking