The ecommerce industry has grown rapidly over the past few years and is expected to total over $8.1 trillion by 2026. Like many ecommerce businesses, you may be worried about a recession’s impact on your online sales. It’s understandable to feel anxious but it’s important to remember that every challenge brings a new opportunity for … Read more
TL;DR:Overseas manufacturing offers lower labor costs, access to skilled labor, and high-volume capacity—but it comes with trade-offs like longer lead times, limited oversight, and cultural barriers. This guide explores the top 5 pros and cons of outsourcing manufacturing in 2026 and offers tips for choosing the right global partner. What Is Overseas Manufacturing? Overseas manufacturing … Read more
Even if you’re an experienced seller I’m sure you will agree that finding the best products to sell for your ecommerce store is challenging. Pick the wrong products and you will struggle. Pick the right products and others will be asking how you became so successful. We reviewed demand signals, category momentum, and product-development considerations … Read more
Is my product in demand? Are my products profitable? Is anyone really going to buy this? These are just a few questions companies ask themselves when determining what products to sell to their customers. Exploring your options is the first step. If you’re experiencing burn out from brainstorming sessions trying to decide on a product … Read more
We all know that efficient supply chain management is crucial in today’s competitive business environment. Businesses need to be agile and cost-effective to meet customer expectations and keep up with market changes. However, product development can be particularly challenging. It almost always involves multiple suppliers and stakeholders that require effective coordination. How do we address … Read more
Successful product design and development requires a deep understanding of the market and the needs of potential customers. In product design, specifically, advanced market research is crucial to gain insights that inform key decisions throughout the development process. As leaders in our companies, and in our fields, we all want to leverage the tools of … Read more
Let’s face it… we’re all trying to edge out the competition. And in today’s fast-paced business environment, the ability to bring new products and services to market quickly can be a critical factor. The time-to-market (TTM) of a product can make or break its success. You never know how quickly the gap will fill or … Read more
Here you are again, in the launch phase of the product development cycle. Launching a new product can be a daunting task, but it’s an essential part of growing a business. It’s important to get your product in front of the right people and convince them of its value. That is the key to successful … Read more
Strategies to Learn How to Sell a Product Do you know your competitors? How are they selling? If you cannot answer these questions, then you aren’t going to be successful in selling your own products. Asking “What are they selling?” and other questions are a good starting point for knowing how to sell and what … Read more
Circular Economy and Sustainable Product Development What is a sustainable product you may ask? The answer may seem obvious, but you will find out it is more complicated than you may imagine. Creating and applying consistent approaches and methods for the upstream design of safe and sustainable products is essential as we move towards a … Read more
Understanding Intellectual Property How does industrial design influence the production world? What influences does the design aspect have upon individuals? If you are asking yourself these questions, then let’s find out more about how intellectual property relates to industrial design. It turns out that industrial design transforms the everyday world. Industrial designers create unique user … Read more
Negotiating With Manufacturers Having relationships with manufacturers is integral to the success of many businesses. Successful selling strategies are also essential for a business to meet its targets and gain advantageous supplier agreements. Strategies should be founded on comprehensive market research and tailored to the customer base, operating model, and communication channels. In addition, a … Read more
