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Blake.
The reason we do test orders is to uncover this, and bail.
If the manufacturer won't do this properly, what possible indication do you have that they won't cut corners on the product as well?
You have to be willing to walk away completely, not attempt to solve their problem for them.
I don't care how much you like their product. They might not have what it takes to even QC it properly.
I have a new manufacturer that blew me away last week. Photos at every step of the process, and more detail than you would ever want.
THAT is who you are looking for. That's how you build a business. There has to be implicit trust (plus verification) with your overseas manufacturers, or you're going to eventually get burned.
You know how much business I would do with your supplier in the future? Exactly zero. Done. Turn the page.
The reason we do test orders is to uncover this, and bail.
If the manufacturer won't do this properly, what possible indication do you have that they won't cut corners on the product as well?
You have to be willing to walk away completely, not attempt to solve their problem for them.
I don't care how much you like their product. They might not have what it takes to even QC it properly.
I have a new manufacturer that blew me away last week. Photos at every step of the process, and more detail than you would ever want.
THAT is who you are looking for. That's how you build a business. There has to be implicit trust (plus verification) with your overseas manufacturers, or you're going to eventually get burned.
You know how much business I would do with your supplier in the future? Exactly zero. Done. Turn the page.