Ensure that product quantity and economic feasibility are considered. Verify professional readiness for all stages of product transition, from prototype to mass production. Secure a “golden sample” agreement (a standard for mass production). Implement thorough and professional quality assurance (QA).

China is today a powerhouse of manufacturing and quality. Beyond the ability to source and manufacture any product there, costs are low, allowing for purchasing existing products or producing in low quantities with the ability to scale over time. Diligent and structured work with the Chinese yields high-quality and unique products that cannot be manufactured in Israel, Europe, or the USA at reasonable costs.

The selection of a professional goods sourcing management team, connected network, and possessing expertise and experience, is critical. It can make the difference between a successful project and failure. At every stage of the process, it’s crucial to have clear delineation, planning, setting timelines, and controlling the process, as well as the quality and outcomes of products, components, or samples. Adhering to budgets from defining target product prices, prototype and sample costs, considering sample shipping costs, maintaining direct communication with the sourcing team, and ensuring everything is monitored and organized to draw conclusions regarding the feasibility of production and its execution.

Consider in your plan the maximum costs associated with air or sea shipping. Ensure the type of shipment (EX, FOB, CIF, etc.). Obtain from the Chinese or Israeli shipping company acting as an intermediary the full costs and all components: cost per weight or volume unit, inland shipping costs in China and Israel, storage, release, port fees, VAT, customs duties, etc. This will help prevent surprises and unpleasant surprises in project management. Our role is to ensure delivery times and verify that all necessary paperwork and regulations are suitable for shipping.

• The failure points in the process include:

  1. Confusion between approved product versions or BOMs and incorrect manufacturing or ordering of products.
  2. Failure to consider all costs of the entire process.
  3. Lack of communication, coordination, and understanding between the ordering company, sourcing team, and manufacturing.
  4. Misunderstanding details; not compromising and conducting quality checks and verification via emails and signing off on critical stages.
  5. Relying on the reputation of factories and respected supply companies; conducting thorough due diligence is critical.
  6. Planning Plan B and C strategies.

Communication with the sourcing, development, and manufacturing teams is conducted in Hebrew with the team in Israel and in English with the team in China and Hong Kong. Correspondence takes place via emails and WhatsApp.