{"id":8937,"date":"2021-12-12T17:25:46","date_gmt":"2021-12-12T17:25:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staginggembah.wpengine.com\/blog\/how-to-find-a-manufacturer-to-make-your-product\/"},"modified":"2024-12-13T15:35:52","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T21:35:52","slug":"how-to-find-a-manufacturer-to-make-your-product","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/how-to-find-a-manufacturer-to-make-your-product\/","title":{"rendered":"Find the Best Manufacturer for Your Product"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There comes a time during every innovator\u2019s process where they wonder how to find a manufacturer to make their product. Product innovation, design, and research are only the <\/span><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-product\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">beginning of product development<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Even the best product ideas and designs are meaningless if you can\u2019t <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">source a trustworthy manufacturer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to produce the product your team designed at scale and at a cost that keeps your price competitive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like everything else involved in getting a new product on the market, manufacturing is a process. Finding a <a href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/manufacturing-partner-questions\/\">manufacturing partner<\/a> with the right people and the proper processes is key for both startups and established companies. But don\u2019t worry, every physical product on the market goes through the same thing. What follows are some key pointers on identifying the right manufacturing company to get your new product made on time and on cost, with the quality your customers expect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\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\/how-to-find-a-manufacturer-to-make-your-product\/#Manufacturers_Do_a_Lot_More_Than_Make_Stuff\" title=\"Manufacturers Do a Lot More Than Make Stuff\">Manufacturers Do a Lot More Than Make Stuff<\/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\/how-to-find-a-manufacturer-to-make-your-product\/#Advantages_and_Disadvantages_of_Overseas_Sourcing\" title=\"Advantages and Disadvantages of Overseas Sourcing\">Advantages and Disadvantages of Overseas Sourcing<\/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\/how-to-find-a-manufacturer-to-make-your-product\/#Finding_the_Best_Manufacturer_to_Make_Your_Product\" title=\"Finding the Best Manufacturer to Make Your Product\">Finding the Best Manufacturer to Make Your Product<\/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\/how-to-find-a-manufacturer-to-make-your-product\/#Streamlining_the_Manufacturing_Journey_with_Technology\" title=\"Streamlining the Manufacturing Journey with Technology\">Streamlining the Manufacturing Journey with Technology<\/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\/how-to-find-a-manufacturer-to-make-your-product\/#The_Best_Way_to_Learn_How_to_Manufacture_a_Product_is_to_Partner_With_an_Expert\" title=\"The Best Way to Learn How to Manufacture a Product is to Partner With an Expert\">The Best Way to Learn How to Manufacture a Product is to Partner With an Expert<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manufacturers_Do_a_Lot_More_Than_Make_Stuff\"><\/span><b>Manufacturers Do a Lot More Than Make Stuff<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4168\" src=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/engineer-explaining-a-plan-to-the-workers.jpeg\" alt=\"Engineer explaining a plan to his team\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/>A manufacturer does more than simply put your product together. They are responsible for transforming your design into a finished product. The manufacturer sources all of the product components, forming a supply chain for all the raw materials, off-the-shelf components, and hardware required to produce your product. They must create a manufacturing process with the proper tooling and testing equipment, establish testing and quality procedures, and hire people with the needed skill sets, just to name a few tasks. It\u2019s a big job and precisely why selecting the right manufacturer is so important.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While referrals from peers are valuable, finding a good manufacturing partner should not be based solely on recommendations from other people. Referrals may serve as a starting point, but every manufacturer has its specialties and proven practices around them. And don\u2019t base your decision only on conversations with their sales representatives. As nice and knowledgeable as they seem, they won\u2019t be the ones running the production line.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When looking for someone who can do your product manufacturing, here are 10 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/manufacturing-partner-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil=\"url\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">questions you should ask potential manufacturers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does your quality assurance process look like?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What certifications does the company and its key employees have?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you made any products in our industry?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much of the production will you do in-house, and how much will you need to outsource?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What happens if production costs exceed what you\u2019ve quoted?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If hard tooling is made, like injection molds, who owns those tools?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will there be a specific production manager assigned to my product, and will I be able to talk to them directly?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you provide three references, preferably in my industry or something close?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What happens if the final product does not meet our design specifications and who pays for any rework or fixes to the manufacturing process?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more specific you can get with potential manufacturers, the greater confidence you will have in the final product&#8217;s quality. The manufacturer&#8217;s experience and their ability to communicate openly and promptly will directly impact the speed at which they can deliver quality products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Something else to be aware of is how to make many modern products\u2019 specific components. Advanced skill sets and sophisticated technology are often required. Harvard Business Review says this modern paradigm means manufacturers must <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2020\/04\/bringing-manufacturing-back-to-the-u-s-is-easier-said-than-done\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rely on specialists and subcontractors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who focus on just one area. No matter which manufacturer you choose, they will most likely have many suppliers worldwide who contribute components to your product. Understanding their network of suppliers is critical to your success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And speaking of the worldwide supply chain, where to make your product may be the most important decision you need to make when deciding how to manufacture your product.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_and_Disadvantages_of_Overseas_Sourcing\"><\/span><b>Advantages and Disadvantages of Overseas Sourcing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4171\" src=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/terminal-of-cargo-containers.jpeg\" alt=\"How to manufacture a product: cargo container terminal during sunset\" width=\"700\" height=\"229\" \/>The cost of labor is the primary reason why so many U.S. companies manufacture their products overseas. The quantity and variety of overseas manufacturers can also be an advantage, but having so many choices makes finding the right manufacturer to make your product challenging. However, there\u2019s a reason why so many products are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/considerations-for-contract-manufacturing-in-china\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">manufactured in China<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other offshore locations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online overseas directories like Alibaba can help, but there is no guarantee you land on a specialized manufacturer with whom you can build a trusting, long-term relationship. And many resources will only point you to Chinese manufacturing options when there are many other countries in Asia with strong manufacturing, and you can also consider <\/span><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/manufacturing-in-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">near-shoring in Mexico<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or other countries in the Americas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless you work with someone experienced to help you find reputable overseas factories, there are always risks with quality control, poor labor standards, intellectual property theft, payment recourse, and longer shipping times. You will also have to manage importing, customs, and compliance processes, each of which comes with multiple steps, middlemen, and other stakeholders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continually traveling overseas is expensive, and without a local presence to oversee and manage the manufacturer, you have fewer opportunities to identify issues before making payments. Managing manufacturers remotely is difficult, especially with the time zone difference and language barriers. Even if you can conduct regular on-site visits personally, there is typically a cultural barrier that complicates matters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finding_the_Best_Manufacturer_to_Make_Your_Product\"><\/span><b>Finding the Best Manufacturer to Make Your Product<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4167\" src=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/electronics-factory.jpeg\" alt=\"Electronics factory\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" \/>A big mistake that many small businesses make is rushing their choice of a manufacturing partner. After completing the design, they want to get it made and on shelves or on an e-commerce site. But rushing the decision can only lead to longer delays if not failure. Take your time, ask questions, and talk to references. Visit their facility and ask them to explain their production process. Also, let their manufacturing engineers question you about your product design. If they come back and say there are no problems and everything will be easy, beware. Making stuff is hard, and unless your manufacturing company was part of your product design process, they should have many questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With factory sourcing being so critical in the product development process, you likely need to partner with someone with extensive knowledge about the ins and outs of manufacturing. They need to know what to look for and how to ensure you work with the best possible factory for your specific product. You can <\/span><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/how-sourcing-agents-take-advantage-of-entrepreneurs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hire a sourcing agent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but If you use a sourcing agent to help you find a manufacturer, be sure you have a way to verify they work completely independently and receive no kickbacks or compensation for their recommendations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trading companies are another option. They are a middleman that fills your order. They handle everything then charge you for the final product. Working with this type of sourcing company gives you little control and has higher long-term costs. But it\u2019s fast and easy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Streamlining_the_Manufacturing_Journey_with_Technology\"><\/span>Streamlining the Manufacturing Journey with Technology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Navigating the complexities of manufacturing can be daunting, especially when faced with a vast array of supplier options and potential manufacturers. Platforms like Gembah offer a tech-enabled solution that simplifies this process, making it easier to find a manufacturer who aligns with your product concept and quality standards.<\/p>\n<p>With access to extensive supplier directories and industry contacts, Gembah helps entrepreneurs and businesses refine their search for a contract manufacturer or label manufacturers that fit their specific product categories. Whether you&#8217;re creating a diverse product line or a niche item like glassware, leveraging such platforms ensures you\u2019re not only meeting order quantities but also maintaining customer satisfaction and quality control.<\/p>\n<p>Digital tools like Gembah\u2019s platform eliminate guesswork by providing insights into supplier databases and production capabilities, allowing you to track record histories and evaluate working conditions remotely. This transparency reduces the risks associated with overseas manufacturing, streamlines payment terms negotiations, and ensures your unit costs remain competitive.<\/p>\n<p>By integrating advanced resources, Gembah also enables businesses to focus on brand name development, product mix diversification, and scaling their ecommerce business without the hassle of micromanaging logistics. Whether you&#8217;re sourcing through B2B platforms or attending trade shows, partnering with Gembah gives you a strategic advantage to find the right manufacturing solution efficiently and effectively.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Way_to_Learn_How_to_Manufacture_a_Product_is_to_Partner_With_an_Expert\"><\/span><b>The Best Way to Learn How to Manufacture a Product is to Partner With an Expert<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4169\" src=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/engineering-team-having-a-meeting.jpeg\" alt=\"How to manufacture a product: engineers having a team meeting\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/>You can do all of this yourself, or you can work with a company like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gembah<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We are based in the U.S., and we help entrepreneurs and companies with the entire product development process, including research, design, sourcing, and manufacturing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can leverage our network of resources, including designers, engineers, and manufacturers around the world. And once manufacturing starts, our local representatives can conduct regular on-site visits to ensure the manufacturer is delivering on their commitments. We then provide you with reports and photos to keep you updated throughout production. The representative speaks the language and understands the culture, helping you establish a trusting relationship with the manufacturer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having this knowledge base and network of vetted resources is a huge advantage that will save you significant time and hassles, as well as costly mistakes. While there is a risk with sourcing overseas, there are plenty of reputable manufacturers that can be trusted to produce your product with the utmost quality and prioritize your best interest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As eager as you are to get your product made, the most important things you can do when deciding <a href=\"https:\/\/gembah.com\/blog\/how-to-manufacture-a-product-and-sell-it\/\">how to manufacture a product<\/a> are to take your time, ask questions, get references, and find a trusted partner like Gembah to guide you through the process. Get started today by <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">telling us about your product<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There comes a time during every innovator\u2019s process where they wonder how to find a manufacturer to make their product. Product innovation, design, and research are only the beginning of product development. 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