Your product idea is fantastic. Your design and engineering development is complete. You have placed your first purchase order with a factory halfway around the globe. Your order finally ships after months of waiting and worrying. You get the call from your warehouse manager after the container has been delivered and inspected, and your…
Best Practice for Custom Product Manufacturing: From Concept to Market with Asia Pacific Sourcing Expertise
At International Product Solutions (IPS), we have spent over 25 years helping companies bring their innovative product ideas to life. Our expertise in custom product manufacturing and Asia Pacific sourcing ensures that we guide your product from the concept stage to market efficiently, safely, and within budget. With a proven 8-step process and strong…
Unlocking Brand Power with Customized Promotional Products
In today’s competitive marketplace, standing out is more important than ever. One of the most effective ways to boost brand visibility and recognition is through Promotional Products. Whether it’s to drive brand awareness, create lasting impressions, or engage customers on a deeper level, custom promotional products can significantly enhance marketing campaigns. But what happens when…
Safeguarding Intellectual Property: Navigating New Global Partnerships
In the competitive world of custom consumer product manufacturing, safeguarding your intellectual property (IP) is paramount. The product development and design process is complex, and bringing a product idea to life—especially when working with overseas manufacturing partners—requires experience and a deep understanding of potential risks. International Product Solutions is your trusted partner, offering concept to…
From Concept to Market: A Comprehensive Guide to Developing and Manufacturing a New Sporting Product
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…
Mastering 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 to help you navigate this process: Define Your Product Specifications…
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 company like International Product Solutions (IPS) becomes invaluable. Here is…
Benefits of Contract Manufacturers for Crowdfund Startups
In the exhilarating world of crowdfunding, turning a brilliant idea into a tangible product is the ultimate goal. You’ve launched a campaign, attracted backers, and surpassed your funding goals. But now, a critical question looms: How do you transform this success into an actual product that meets expectations and gets delivered on time? Enter the…
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 the orders placed, businesses may also find…
How to Find a Manufacturer to Make Your Product
You have a new product idea that you think would be a profitable addition to your existing or new business. Now what? Most startup, small, and local businesses do not have the means and operations to take product manufacturing in-house. It requires expensive equipment and skilled labor to turn your products into a reality. But,…