{"id":8924,"date":"2020-01-14T09:37:24","date_gmt":"2020-01-14T09:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staginggembah.wpengine.com\/blog\/5-questions-to-ask-when-vetting-a-manufacturing-partner\/"},"modified":"2025-03-12T14:33:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T19:33:35","slug":"manufacturing-partner-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/manufacturing-partner-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Find &amp; Vet A Manufacturing Partner For Your Product"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>A manufacturing partner can make or break your product\u2019s success.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entrepreneurs must take the necessary steps to <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/manufacturing-partner-questions\/\">vet a manufacturing partner<\/a>, even when working with a sourcing agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately,<a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/how-sourcing-agents-take-advantage-of-entrepreneurs\/\"> sourcing agents<\/a> can take advantage of naive new business owners, and it&#8217;s important to educate yourself on some of the signs your production partners might not have the best intentions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll cover five key questions you should always ask a potential manufacturing partner before working with them. If an overseas factory or potential partner can&#8217;t provide satisfactory answers, you may need to move on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-3.jpeg 1440w, https:\/\/gembah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-3-300x178.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/gembah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-3-1024x607.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gembah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-3-768x455.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/manufacturing-partner-questions\/#1_What_types_of_companies_do_you_typically_work_with\" title=\"1. What types of companies do you typically work with?\">1. What types of companies do you typically work with?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/manufacturing-partner-questions\/#2_What_are_your_payment_terms\" title=\"2. What are your payment terms?\">2. What are your payment terms?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/manufacturing-partner-questions\/#3_How_much_of_the_process_happens_in-house\" title=\"3. How much of the process happens in-house?\">3. How much of the process happens in-house?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/manufacturing-partner-questions\/#4_What_are_your_quality_controls\" title=\"4. What are your quality controls?\">4. What are your quality controls?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/manufacturing-partner-questions\/#5_How_will_you_protect_my_IP\" title=\"5. How will you protect my IP?\">5. How will you protect my IP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/manufacturing-partner-questions\/#Find_a_pre-vetted_manufacturing_partner_with_Gembah\" title=\"Find a pre-vetted manufacturing partner with Gembah\">Find a pre-vetted manufacturing partner with Gembah<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-what-types-of-companies-do-you-typically-work-with\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_types_of_companies_do_you_typically_work_with\"><\/span><strong>1. What types of companies do you typically work with?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s helpful to <a href=\"\/services\/product-engineering-services\/find-reliable-manufacturing-partners-in-cambodia\/\">have a manufacturing partner<\/a> who is an expert in your particular product category. This will mean they already have a track record and general understanding of the manufacturing process, raw materials required, potential production costs, and the production process overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cFor instance, just because a factory works with electronics, doesn&#8217;t mean they have the capability to manufacture your electronic product \u2013 there is a wide range of needs here, so make sure the manufacturers you are interested in meet your needs,\u201d <\/em>recommends<a href=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturing.net\/operations\/news\/13095328\/11-questions-to-ask-a-contract-manufacturer-before-partnering\"> one expert<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An overseas factory should already be manufacturing the products you&#8217;re seeking for other clients. Ask the manufacturing partner to provide references and get in touch with those clients to make sure they&#8217;re happy with the relationship. Are they satisfied with the product quality from the manufacturing partner? Does the factory meet deadlines? The last thing you want is to be treated like a guinea pig for a factory trying something for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-what-are-your-payment-terms\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_are_your_payment_terms\"><\/span><strong>2. What are your payment terms?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many suppliers will require new businesses to make full payment upfront. You must know this ahead of time so there are no surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two core parts to getting a price quote:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The MOQ and the sample pricing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MOQ stands for minimum order quantity, i.e., the minimum number of products you can purchase in one order. Knowing how many units are in a minimum order is important so you can adjust your profit margin accordingly. Sample pricing also plays a role: Some factories will provide free samples as long as you pay for the<a href=\"https:\/\/enventyspartners.com\/blog\/12-questions-ask-finding-manufacturer\/\"> shipping and customs fees<\/a>, but this varies from partner to partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having this context on hand will help you make an accurate business decision about which manufacturing companies can successfully and sustainably manufacture your products in a way that works with your business model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner\">\r\n    <div class=\"title\">\r\n        <span class=\"light\">Launch Your Product Faster<br> with<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"bold\">Gembah<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"subtitle\">\r\n        <span>1000\u2019s of vetted factories, designers, and experts are a few clicks away!<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a href=\"\/expert-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button\">Get Started Now<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<style>\r\n    .banner {\r\n        background-color: #0692FB;\r\n        background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 1.6px, transparent 1px);\r\n        background-size: 7px 7px;\r\n        color: #ffffff;\r\n        padding: 30px;\r\n        text-align: center;\r\n        font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n        border-radius: 12px;\r\n        max-width: 540px;\r\n        margin: 20px auto 40px;\r\n        box-shadow: 0px 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);\r\n        display: inline-block;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .banner .title {\r\n        font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;\r\n        font-size: 28px;\r\n        margin: 5px 20px 0;\r\n        text-shadow: 1px 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);\r\n        line-height: 1.2;\r\n        color:#ffffff!important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .banner .title .light {\r\n        font-weight: 400;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .banner .title .bold {\r\n        font-weight: 900;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .banner .subtitle {\r\n        font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;\r\n        font-size: 18px;\r\n        font-weight: 400;\r\n        line-height: 1.25;\r\n        margin: 14px 60px 20px;\r\n        text-shadow: 1px 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);\r\n        word-spacing: 0.8px;\r\n        color:#ffffff!important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* More specific selector with !important overrides *\/\r\n    .banner a.cta-button {\r\n        background-color: #fdbc52 !important;\r\n        color: #1e1e1e !important;\r\n        font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif !important;\r\n        font-size: 20px !important;\r\n        font-weight: 900 !important;\r\n        padding: 9px 19px !important;\r\n        border-radius: 6px !important;\r\n        margin: 15px 0 10px !important;\r\n        cursor: pointer !important;\r\n        text-decoration: none !important;\r\n        display: inline-block !important;\r\n        transition: background-color 0.3s ease !important;\r\n        box-shadow: 0px 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .banner a.cta-button:hover {\r\n        background-color: #e6a946 !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (max-width: 600px) {\r\n        .banner {\r\n            max-width: 90%;\r\n            margin: 20px auto;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .banner .title {\r\n            font-size: 20px;\r\n            margin: 0px 0;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .banner .subtitle {\r\n            font-size: 16px;\r\n            font-weight: 500;\r\n            margin: 20px 20px 0;\r\n            margin-bottom: 30px;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .banner a.cta-button {\r\n            font-size: 16px !important;\r\n            padding: 10px !important;\r\n            width: 100% !important;\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-how-much-of-the-process-happens-in-house\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_much_of_the_process_happens_in-house\"><\/span><strong>3. How much of the process happens in-house?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, find out how <em>vertically integrated<\/em> a manufacturing partner is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, do they provide the final packaging and logistics? Do they have the capability to produce your specifications? Be clear about exactly what you&#8217;re looking for regarding materials, colors, dimensions, and details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cFor example, if you were creating a handbag, you&#8217;d want dimensions for inside and outside, the strap, any buckles \u2026 don&#8217;t leave things out. The last thing you want to do is get far down the road with a manufacturer and then find out that they don&#8217;t have the capabilities for what you&#8217;re trying to make,<\/em>\u201d writes another expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evaluate whether the manufacturing partner can streamline and organize all the services you need\u2014including procuring materials, manufacturing, storing, and shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there&#8217;s any grey area, your project managers, product designers, and product development team will struggle to map out the entire process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, make sure the factory you&#8217;re vetting is the one that will actually create your<a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessnewsdaily.com\/8820-how-to-find-factory.html\"> product<\/a>. None of the answers to these questions will be relevant if the manufacturing partner is outsourcing your contract to an unknown entity or low-quality contract manufacturing team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-what-are-your-quality-controls\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_are_your_quality_controls\"><\/span><strong>4. What are your quality controls?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quality is everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your product must meet your customers&#8217; expectations to make a sale. As part of the manufacturing process, make sure the manufacturing partner sends you a sample before moving to full production so you can be sure the quality meets your customers&#8217; standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During contract negotiations, a manufacturing partner will likely include sample pricing in their overall price quote. In addition, the manufacturer should have some quality standards\u2014for example,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iso.org\/iso-9001-quality-management.html\"> ISO 9000<\/a>\u2014that set forth guidelines specific to your industry, are most likely to result in a high-quality product being delivered, and ensure the product is meeting customer standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cAsk the contract manufacturer to show you records demonstrating their program&#8217;s ability to provide accurate documentation, high-level reports, and detailed test data,\u201d<\/em> recommends<a href=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturing.net\/operations\/news\/13095328\/11-questions-to-ask-a-contract-manufacturer-before-partnering\"> a manufacturing blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-how-will-you-protect-my-ip\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_will_you_protect_my_IP\"><\/span><strong>5. How will you protect my IP?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your company&#8217;s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uschamber.com\/co\/start\/strategy\/how-to-protect-intellectual-property\"> intellectual property<\/a> is one of its most valuable assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A manufacturing partner will be working with other businesses, and it&#8217;s possible one of your competitors may also contract with the same factory. As a result, your IP may be exposed, unless the manufacturing partner has the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.manufacturing.net\/operations\/news\/13095328\/11-questions-to-ask-a-contract-manufacturer-before-partnering\"> proper protocols<\/a> in place to keep your information safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if the manufacturer doesn&#8217;t work with a competitor, they can still leak your IP and put you at risk of knock-off, counterfeit, or black-market products that undermine your brand&#8217;s value. Find out what security they have in their data systems to keep your patented information under wrap and out of the hands of your competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-find-a-pre-vetted-manufacturing-partner-with-gembah\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_a_pre-vetted_manufacturing_partner_with_Gembah\"><\/span><strong>Find a pre-vetted manufacturing partner with Gembah<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best ways to find a manufacturing partner that can act as a true business partner for you\u2014one that you&#8217;re confident will answer all of these questions effectively\u2014is by working with an outsourcing partner with an established network like<a href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\"> Gembah<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team understands the global manufacturing industry and has developed a network with hundreds of pre-vetted manufacturing service providers, product design experts, and more. You&#8217;ll be able to bring your product to market with confidence, and find cost savings along the way by avoiding bad actors or unqualified partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more and<\/strong><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/contact\/\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>get in touch<\/strong><\/a><strong> to get started.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A manufacturing partner can make or break your product\u2019s success. Entrepreneurs must take the necessary steps to vet a manufacturing partner, even when working with a sourcing agent. 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