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Industrial Product Design Process: From Idea to Production

July 30, 2026May 10, 2024 by Henrik Johansson

What Is The Industrial Product Design Process? According to Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), industrial design is the professional practice of designing products, devices, objects, and services used by millions of people around the world every day. People often misunderstand the industrial design process, believing that because it is “industrial,” it must only apply … Read more

Product Lead Time: What Is It & How Can You Improve It?

January 13, 2025May 3, 2024 by Henrik Johansson

Lead time: entrepreneur looking at a project timeline

Since the concept of time-to-market was introduced in 1995, shrinking time-to-market has been a driving force in new product development. Companies use multiple methods to take time out of every step from start to finish of the product development process. Many management consultancies and a mountain of textbooks have sprung up to cover this topic. … Read more

International Freight Shipping: A Comprehensive Guide (2024)

December 13, 2024May 1, 2024 by Henrik Johansson

International freight shipping: cargo truck, train, plane and a cargo ship

Get Gembah’s complete guide to international freight shipping: what it is, when to use it, how to keep costs down, and where to get started.

Amazon Aggregators: A Complete Guide For Amazon Sellers

November 5, 2024April 30, 2024 by Henrik Johansson

Just before the pandemic, a new trend emerged among small Amazon brands. Well-funded companies began buying up successful small sellers. As online shopping surged, the idea of consolidating brands took off. These companies, called Amazon aggregators, buy resellers with decent annual revenue and use expert e-commerce marketing and business systems to boost profit and revenue. … Read more

Product Design Sketches: How To Turn Concepts Into Prototypes

October 1, 2026April 22, 2024 by Henrik Johansson

Product design sketches: sketches of bags and bikes

Product design sketches can start with a pen and a napkin. A quick drawing helps you capture an idea before you forget it. Sketching is a useful part of industrial design. You can compare shapes and features before paying for detailed engineering work. You don’t need polished drawing skills to start explaining your idea. This … Read more

8 Steps to Create a Product You Can Sell

September 2, 2026April 17, 2024 by Henrik Johansson

How to create a product; new product design

A strong product starts with a real customer problem. It also needs clear requirements, sound numbers and a practical production plan. Skipping one of those parts can leave you with a product that costs too much or doesn’t sell. This guide explains how to create a product you can sell in eight steps. You’ll move … Read more

6 Supply Chain Strategies for 2026: Cost, Speed and Resilience

October 1, 2026March 21, 2024 by Henrik Johansson

Supply chain strategies help you balance cost, speed and the risk of supply interruptions. A low factory quote can lose its advantage when long lead times, tariffs or stockouts affect your business. This guide compares six approaches and explains which conditions each one fits. For a product brand, choosing where to manufacture also means deciding … Read more

How to Prototype a Product in 2026

September 2, 2026March 16, 2024 by Henrik Johansson

The Product Prototype Development Process

TL;DR: Product prototype development turns your idea into a testable product before you commit to full production. The process starts with feasibility and requirements, moves through prototype building and testing and ends with a production-ready design. Each round gives you a chance to find problems, gather feedback and make changes while they are still cheaper … Read more

Baby Product Manufacturers: How to Find Safe, Compliant Factories for Your Product

October 28, 2026March 12, 2024 by Henrik Johansson

Baby care products are a $98 BILLION industry as of 2022. And the market is estimated to reach $168 billion by 2032. In other words… Business is booming for baby product manufacturers. If you’re just getting started with manufacturing baby products, you might be asking yourself: And more. In this guide, we’ll cover them all. … Read more

Toy Manufacturing Process: How to Make Your Own Toy

October 1, 2026March 11, 2024 by Henrik Johansson

The toy manufacturing process turns an idea into a finished product through design, prototyping, factory sourcing and production. Plan the target age and safety requirements early. These decisions affect materials, construction and testing before you commit to tooling. This guide covers how to manufacture a toy from a rough sketch to inventory ready for sale. … Read more

White Label vs. Private Label Products: Which Fits Your Brand?

July 30, 2026March 6, 2024 by Henrik Johansson

What’s the difference between white label vs private label product manufacturing? We break it down and give our recommendation on which is best.

10 Manufacturing Trends in 2025 That Will Shape the Future

March 12, 2025February 29, 2024 by Henrik Johansson

The manufacturing landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, driven by technological advancements and global shifts. As we look ahead to 2025, the industry is poised for remarkable transformation. Despite challenges in recent years, including the aftermath of the pandemic and ongoing geopolitical tensions, the sector is showing resilience with a projected annual growth rate of 3.57% through 2028.

In this deep dive, we’ll explore the top trends reshaping manufacturing in 2025. From the rise of digital twins to the pressing need for cybersecurity, we’ll unpack what these changes mean for your business and how you can stay ahead of the curve.