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…
Safeguarding Intellectual Property: Navigating New Global Partnerships
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…
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…
Custom Molded Plastic Production: Simplify Sourcing from China and Vietnam
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
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
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…
Original Equipment Manufacturer: How to Work with an OEM
Original Equipment Manufacturer: How to Work with an OEM Is your business in need of a custom or part or series of parts in an assembly? Partial or completely custom consumer product? Perhaps your product could be made better if you just had one specific part or modification. An OEM offers specialized or custom components…
Made in Taiwan Products: Manufacturing Guide for Businesses
Made in Taiwan Products: Manufacturing Guide for Businesses The United States has a strong relationship with Taiwan when it comes to manufacturing. In recent years, it continues to grow as a leading manufacturing country. For 2024, Taiwan’s manufacturing market is expected to grow at a rate of 2.32% with a projected $205.30 billion in USD….