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May 2, 2023

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

April 18, 2023

Is It Time to Use AI and Machine Learning to Develop New Product Ideas Even as an experienced product developer, innovating and devising forward-thinking ideas can be challenging. What would people find helpful? What will they want in the future? No matter how much practical knowledge you have, there may still be times when ideas … Read more

April 8, 2023

101 Commerce is a next-generation e-commerce company owning a portfolio of micro-brands that sell exclusively through the Amazon FBA program.

February 18, 2023

Bringing a new product to market is a complex and challenging process that requires careful planning, execution, and attention to detail. For every fidget spinner, Croc, and iPhone, there are hundreds upon hundreds of consumer goods still sitting in a warehouse.  Product development failure isn’t exclusive to start-ups and entrepreneurs—SMBs, mid-market companies, and even global … Read more

February 10, 2023

For digital first brands, new target audiences, packaging considerations, and retailer requirements can all seem unfamiliar and daunting. Fortunately, there is knowledge you can leverage to ease your entry into retailers supply chain.

January 24, 2023

Want to launch the next Macbook or become the next Harry’s? You’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’re going to break down all of the critical elements of a successful product launch and walk you through the entire journey from vetting an idea to building a go-to-market strategy, to launch day and … Read more

January 3, 2023

The product life cycle refers to the length of time a product is introduced to consumers into the market until it’s removed from the shelves. There are five main stages of this cycle: Development, Introduction, Growth, Maturity, and Decline. Even the greatest, most successful products eventually decline. Take Apple for example. The iPod was a … Read more

December 2, 2022

November 29, 2022

Which country would you think would be most strategic for you for your supply chain? Which country would be the most strategic for an apparel business? Do different components such as Zippers vs textiles need to be sourced from different countries? How do different regions of India provide different textile materials such as performance fabric … Read more

November 4, 2022

The traditional product development process can be a costly and time-consuming endeavor, but it doesn’t have to be.

October 26, 2022

In this blog, we will walk you through exactly how to manage quality control from the comfort of your office. But first, let’s break down the impact of poor quality control management on your business. 

October 17, 2022

Learn how to get your products designed for manufacturing at a lower cost and launch new products faster.