When a business wants to order products in the form of OEM / Custom Products from China, what causes the process to be delayed many times is not due to the manufacturing plant being unable to do so. But this is due to the product details not being clear enough.
The more complex the product, the Preparing information before contacting the factory is even more important. Because just a few details can affect the price, production method, raw materials, MOQ, and production time.
- You must know first that “What do you want the factory to produce?”
Basic information that should be prepared includes:
Product Type
Types and characteristics of products
Material
Materials or raw materials that you want to use
Dimension
Size, thickness, weight or technical parameters
Specification
Product specific details
Quantity
Quantity required to produce per time
Application
What type of work is the product used for?
If there is already a reference product Can use pictures Product samples or drawings to help factories understand needs more quickly.
- Drawing and Specification Helps reduce discrepancies
For products that must be produced according to design Simply specifying the product name may not be enough.
Information such as Dimension, Tolerance, Material Grade, Surface Finish or details of the part. This should be clearly stated before starting to ask for prices.
The more detailed the information, the better. Factories can more accurately estimate production processes and costs.
- MOQ is something that must be asked from the beginning.
Each factory has a different Minimum Order Quantity or MOQ.
Some factories produce small quantities for market trials. While some factories are suitable for mass production to support lower unit costs.
Therefore, before choosing a factory, you should consider whether the factory’s MOQ corresponds to the actual usage volume.
- Pre-production samples help to see problems before starting a large batch.
For custom products, making a sample or prototype before actually starting production is a step that allows buyers to inspect the product first.
Things that should be checked from the example:
Size and shape
Material
color or texture
Functionality
Packaging
neatness of the product
consistency with Specification
If you find a point that needs to be fixed Details can be adjusted before entering mass production.
- Don’t forget to plan Lead Time.
Ordering products is not only about the amount of time it takes for a factory to produce. But there are other ongoing steps such as
Confirm specification → Make sample → Confirm sample → Production → QC → Packing → Transport → Import → Deliver to destination.
Therefore, businesses should plan the period from the beginning of the order until the day they actually use the product. To be able to manage stock and set appropriate sales plans.
From Specification to the actual product There must be someone to take care of you along the way.
Ordering production from China is therefore not just sending designs to the factory and waiting for the product. But it is a process that requires coordination of many steps. From discussing details Sample inspection Production tracking to inspecting products before sending out
FJ Sourcing helps coordinate between Thai businesses and factories in China. From finding the right manufacturer to communicating Specification Requesting a sample Coordinating production and QC, including logistics management so that the production ordering process continues from the origin to Thailand.
