After working with companies that develop their own products for manufacturing here in China, I started to notice a lot of similarities. Every project is different, its challenges are sometimes unique, but the main decision points tend to … [Read more...]
Bringing an IoT Product from Concept to Market: Case Study
We've been fortunate to help Ahera develop their OSIA IoT smart band from concept to prototype and to get them prepared to take the next steps (tooling, certification, preparation, production). It is actually a great case study for … [Read more...]
How To Manufacture A Product In China (without losing your shirt)? [Importer’s Guide]
Introduction to how to manufacture a product in China Table of contents Vetting the right supplier Deadly mistake 1 Deadly mistake 2 Deadly mistake 3 Are YOU 'China-ready'? Element of solution 1 Element of solution … [Read more...]
The 7 Most Common Product Launch Pitfalls in China
More and more companies work with Chinese manufacturers on new product developments. And, in most cases, things don't turn out the way customers want. I thought I'd highlight the most common product launch pitfalls I have observed for … [Read more...]
Selecting a Contract Manufacturer (CM) for Your Electronic Product in China
In China, there are a few entirely different breeds of manufacturers you can work with. One of them is the contract manufacturer (CM). Working with a CM makes sense when you purchase relatively high volumes (e.g. more than 10,000 pieces … [Read more...]
What It Takes to Develop a New Electronic Product in China – Part 1
More and more companies work with a Chinese manufacturing partner to develop a complex new product that includes electronic and mechanical components. We decided to start a new series of articles. It will be based on a fictitious new … [Read more...]
3 Steps for Manufacturing ‘Off-The-Shelf’ Products in China
About 2 months ago, I posted a video about the steps to make a customized product in China. I noted that most of the steps outlined in that video don't apply when the importer is buying simple products that don't require serious … [Read more...]
Your Chinese Manufacturer Can Help Improve Your Product Design!
There is a common belief among many importers that Chinese factories are unable to help during the design phase of a new product. As a result, the importer typically works on a design on his side and then asks the Chinese side to make it a … [Read more...]
Review your Business Performance in the Market – (Developing a New Product Series Part 19)
This is the final post in our series on the New Product Development process. Let's assume you have your new product selling and business is established. It is time to review how well you have done. How is your progress compared to the … [Read more...]
Commercialization of your New Product – (Developing a New Product Series Part 18)
The commercialization stage of any New Product Development process is where the ‘rubber meets the road’ and the product you are manufacturing in China gets introduced into the market. This stage is actually the final stage of the … [Read more...]
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