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Defining quality is essential because lack of detail can severely damage a contract manufacturing engagement.
Explicitly outlining expectations regarding the product's quality, finish, and function in contractual documents protects both parties. To have a clear understanding, reduce the risk of disputes and ensure the final product meets the buyer’s standards.
Following a standard process benefits both parties by managing expectations and maintaining a clear understanding throughout the buying cycle.
It helps in identifying and mitigating risks at each stage, ensuring smooth communication and efficient workflow. This guide can serve as an initial process framework for buyers until a more formal workflow is established.
Active cost leveling is important as it ensures that the prices offered by potential overseas manufacturers are competitive and fair. By evaluating contracts against fair market pricing and maintaining records of past orders, buyers can make informed decisions.
Soliciting multiple quotes for each project allows buyers to assess the value offered by a manufacturer in comparison to their competitors, rather than relying solely on their perception of a fair price.
Working with vetted and trustworthy suppliers provides reliability, confidence in pricing, high product quality, and effective communication.
Buyers should always seek references and conduct due diligence to ensure potential suppliers meet the required standards.
A careful selection process is crucial for projects with high complexity and value. As you want to minimize risks and foster successful engagements.
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With headquarters in Texas, ITI provides unique, turnkey global manufacturing services in the Americas, China, Vietnam, South Korea, Taiwan, India and elsewhere.
Our team has proven capabilities in manufacturing products from plastics, metals and more. Through expertise and long-term relationships, our team partners with U.S. customers to provide reliable manufacturing, accountability for issues and supply chain visibility.
ITI Manufacturing is an American-owned company with a passion for helping U.S. companies grow their business through global manufacturing. We are headquartered in Texas and are proud to be 100% employee owned. ITI provides unique, turnkey global manufacturing services in The Americas, China, Vietnam, South Korea, Taiwan, India and elsewhere, with proven capabilities in manufacturing products from plastics, metals and more. Through our expertise and long-term relationships, our team partners with U.S. customers to provide reliable manufacturing, accountability for issues, and supply chain visibility.
