When a business or inventor sets out to produce a new product, this involves custom manufacturing. Most new products originate in design and development and progress through prototyping, manufacturing and mass production prior to distribution. Find out more about the limitations associated with conventional approaches to manufacturing custom products and how sourcing from overseas with China 2 West provides value-driven solutions.
What Custom Manufacturing Means
As opposed to mass manufacturing that produces identical products, custom manufactured products are made to satisfy specific individual company or customer requirements. Based on internal design and development workflows, products may already be prototyped before a firm seeks manufacturing services, or a prototype may still need to be developed. China 2 West offers an array of custom manufacturing and supply chain management services as well as product design, research, and development for early-stage product development.
The expenses associated with custom design and manufacture vary based on location. Products developed in Europe and the United States tend to have higher manufacturing costs than products that are developed in Asia. For this reason, a business or inventor may want to pursue research, development and prototyping overseas. We provide manufacturing solutions by connecting international enterprises with skilled specialists and improved factories in China and other low-cost supply chain locations.
Businesses that manufacture products overseas can benefit from working with our service to ensure quality and take measures to protect intellectual property rights. We rely on the most qualified designers and engineers and ensure that production takes place using verified suppliers and factories that meet production capacity and social compliance requirements.
The Limitations of Custom Manufacturing
Manufacturing costs are one of the main limitations to producing custom products in Europe and the United States. These costs start to accumulate with design, research and development and prototyping. By the time that a product is ready for custom manufacturing, expenditures tend to be much higher than similar products developed in China or other regions in Asia where China 2 West maintains offices.
Other limitations on custom manufacturing relate to the availability of high-quality materials from suppliers and the production capacity of factories. It often costs more to source materials and gain access to production facilities in the West than in the East.
Enterprises that pursue overseas manufacturing without the right inspection and quality assurance service may confront further obstacles as well. It is important to recognize the importance of intellectual property protection when manufacturing products in Asia. When a business or inventor relies on factories that do not provide IPR protection, there is a risk that design specifications will be compromised and lead to the release of competing products. To avoid this, we offer our clients access to the Shield Works Precision Manufacturing factory, which has customized original equipment manufacturing, assembly and warehousing solutions within IPR protective zones.
Custom Manufacturing Solutions
China 2 West provides key solutions for enterprises pursuing the custom manufacture of products overseas. Organizations may be able to cut costs from the start by doing industrial design, research and development in Asia. If a product design has already been prototyped, our main location on the Pearl River Delta in Guangdong is situated in the heart of China’s manufacturing hub. We also have other low-cost supply chain locations in Bangkok, Thailand and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.
The custom manufacturing solutions made possible by a remote supply chain and manufacturing monitoring service are almost limitless. We can audit and verify suppliers and factories to ensure that all components and the conditions of production meet all of the requirements for products of the highest quality produced, in accordance with internationally recognized safety and social compliance standards.
In addition to checking the capacity and condition of factory equipment or machinery and management, China 2 West also offers a full range of quality control services. Our inspection teams can check supplier and factory conditions and provide specialized services such as first-article inspection, defect sorting services, in-production quality control and pre-shipment inspections.
The Manufacturing to Logistics Pipeline
Once a product has been manufactured to custom specifications, the next steps in the process pertain to logistics. Even if finished products satisfy every specification set by the producer, it is crucial that these items be properly handled, packed and distributed for sale.
It is important to ensure that products meet standards prior to shipment and arrive in good condition. The best solutions for connecting manufacturing to logistics are also location-based. We have trained professionals on the ground in Asia and offer third-party logistics solutions in China and the United States.
Taking a comprehensive approach to supply chain management reduces the risk that products sustain damage during the process of container loading and unloading or experience problems during shipping. Once shipments arrive on the continent where items will be distributed to retailers and sold to consumers, other options such as consolidation, drop-shipping, repackaging and wholesale order fulfillment round out the full range of international manufacturing solutions available.
Why Pursue Custom Manufacturing
Enterprises typically need to manufacture items to custom specifications as part of efforts to bring new or improved products to market. It is worthwhile to seek out solutions for manufacturing overseas in order to maximize returns on investments in research, development and production. It is often most cost-effective for businesses located in Europe, the United Kingdom or the U.S. to custom manufacture products in Asia.
Based on the current stage of product development, it may be possible to save money by designing and testing products overseas. Whether a product requires electronic components or materials such as plastics, metals, textiles or composites, it is often possible to cut design and production costs by sourcing in China. A business can get the greatest return on investment by working with China 2 West’s large network of trusted suppliers and improved factories.
Businesses or inventors seeking to bring new products to market should consider the advantages of custom manufacturing in China. From design and prototype development to arranging for production in factories that have been audited, discover how manufacturing new products overseas with China 2 West can keep your costs low.
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