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August 29, 2022

Imagine you’re sitting inside a luxury car with fully-electric features, a minimalist design, sporty performance figures, lavender mist, and a high-end sound system, comfortable right?  Now imagine all of that but without wheels. Is the car functional? Not at all. But that is what a great product is without an efficient supply chain. Non-functional.  The … Read more

August 17, 2022

The world of e-commerce has always been a shifting landscape, with trends coming and going. How consumers buy and what they expect pivots with every new technology. Old-school advertising and modern data analytics have merged with mobile devices and the growth of a global fulfillment network. New e-commerce trends emerge each year, and some change … Read more

August 5, 2022

If you’re familiar with new product development or just starting to research how it’s done, you know prototypes are an important part of the process. You use these mock-ups to check the form, fit, and function of your product concept, to try out ideas, and to get feedback from potential customers.  When most people talk … Read more

July 28, 2022

It’s a cold hard fact in the world of fashion product design: It doesn’t matter how amazing your design is if your manufacturer doesn’t make it exactly how you want it. All that time researching, iterating, and prototyping goes out the window when you get a final product that doesn’t match your vision. That is … Read more

July 28, 2022

What are you going to put your product in? It’s a question that many product development teams tend to put off or hand off to someone else. But that could be a fatal flaw resulting in product damage, unhappy customers, and negative brand identity. That is why any good product design includes good product packaging … Read more

June 1, 2022

If you are looking to start production on a new product or increase production on an existing one, you may be considering alternatives to manufacturing in China. While there are advantages to Chinese manufacturing, the number of challenges and costs for the region are continuing to increase. In order to mitigate risks and combat increasing … Read more

May 23, 2022

To create your own product and get it to market, you need a solid product development strategy. Think of this as your methodology to get through all the steps from the idea through to the final end product. For many entrepreneurs who have not created and manufactured their own product yet, it can be overwhelming … Read more

May 19, 2022

One of the most important decisions you can make when launching a new product is where your product is manufactured and who your manufacturing partner is. And let’s be honest, the pandemic and supply chain disruptions in recent years might make you question if manufacturing in China is still the obvious choice it may have … Read more

May 4, 2022

Ask experts in new product development what the secret is to creating bestsellers, and they’ll give you a simple answer: product research. Of course, you need great design, reliable manufacturing partners, and a sales and marketing strategy that attracts and closes buyers. But none of those steps work if you design, manufacture, and sell a … Read more

April 29, 2022

TL;DR:Learn how to manufacture and sell a product in 5 essential steps—from planning and product research to prototyping, finding a manufacturer, and launching your online sales strategy. This guide is built for first-time entrepreneurs looking to bring their physical product to market with confidence. The key to successfully manufacturing a new product is to plan … Read more

April 26, 2022

When Henry Ford introduced the assembly line to his automobile plant in 1913, he reduced the time it took to make a Model T from 12 hours to about an hour and 30 minutes. These innovations ushered in a new era of mass production and a way to make inexpensive products for a growing number … Read more

April 13, 2022

Creating a product can be one of the most rewarding experiences for any entrepreneur or business. It is challenging, usually involves working with smart, creative people, and can be financially rewarding when done right. We’re surrounded by successful products, so there must be some formula that works. But what does it take to be one … Read more