Exploring the benefits of Custom Manufacturing In the world of product development, custom manufacturing holds a unique position. It’s a process that allows businesses to create products tailored to their specific needs. This approach differs significantly from mass production. It offers a level of flexibility and personalization that’s hard to match. But what…
Should your company be thinking about transitioning factory production in China to other, more favorable tariff countries like Vietnam? The economic rivalry between the United States and China has intensified, with trade disputes escalating into what many predict could be a prolonged trade war. The implications of higher tariffs on Chinese goods are far-reaching,…
Comprehensive Guide: Conducting Market Research for Your New Product Idea Launching a new product successfully hinges on understanding your target market, trends, and consumer needs. Market research is a critical process that validates your product concept, ensuring it aligns with real consumer needs, competitive positioning, and market potential. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to…
From Concept to Market: Design & Manufacturing Best Practices At International Product Solutions (IPS), we have spent 25+ years helping companies bring innovative product ideas to life. Our expertise in custom product manufacturing and Asia Pacific sourcing ensures a smooth journey from concept to market. We guide products efficiently, safely, and within budget. With a…
From Concept to Market: A Comprehensive Guide to Developing and Manufacturing a New Sporting Product Designing, developing, and contract manufacturing a new sporting-related product from scratch involves a strategic, multi-phase approach. Whether you’re creating the next breakthrough in fitness gear, protective equipment, or recreational sports, success is built on careful planning, design, prototyping, and seamless…
Custom Molded Plastic Production: Simplify Sourcing from China and Vietnam Creating a custom molded plastic product can be a complex process, especially when sourcing it from factories in China or Vietnam. Using a partner company like International Product Solutions (IPS) can streamline this process, reduce risks, and help ensure a successful outcome. Here’s a guide…
A Guide For Turning Household Product Ideas into a Reality Do you have a household product idea? If so, you are already halfway to bringing a revolutionary product to market. However, transforming that idea into a tangible, ready-to-distribute product is where the challenge lies. This is where partnering with a product development and manufacturing management…
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): How It’s Used When placing orders with product suppliers, businesses need to know the quantity of what they need. Many product sourcing companies set a minimum order quantity (MOQ) that ensures the supplier is also profiting enough off of the products manufactured. While the product supplier needs to benefit off of…
Customer Centric Product Development: Addressing Needs with New Products What Is Customer Centricity? Being a custom-centric business requires putting the needs of the customers first. Custom centricity prioritizes the customer’s needs when making business decisions. These decisions on delivery methods, products/services, and even branding decisions. All of the decisions are made with the goal…
Design Perfection from Inception to Save Costs Why good design is important for your products’ success. In the fiercely competitive world of product development, an impeccable design can make or break your success. Design flaws not only lead to financial setbacks but also damage your brand’s reputation. This is where seasoned design companies like…
