Sourcing Alibaba (Product Creation)

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I've talked with a few different suppliers and none are interested in making a new product. One of which is my current supplier for my inventory.

Is this a normal thing? I'm assuming the majority on Alibaba are just trading companies and not legit factories?

The product is fairly simple to make, just need it mass produced. (Cant make it myself)

 

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[MTEE1985]

Your assumption is correct. @Walter Hay is the go to guy here in regards to your question.

From my experiences if it is very minor tweaks to an existing product they sell I can usually source through alibaba but anything more and you’ll have a hard time.

When I look at developing a new product I look in the U.S. first (or whichever country you are in) simply because the language barriers and working hours synchronization make the process quicker and easier. If I can get it made here I will, but if nothing else I’ve found it’s the quickest way to understand the viability (or not) of manufacturing it.

Hope this helps!

 

[sparechange]

Your assumption is correct. @Walter Hay is the go to guy here in regards to your question.

From my experiences if it is very minor tweaks to an existing product they sell I can usually source through alibaba but anything more and you’ll have a hard time.

When I look at developing a new product I look in the U.S. first (or whichever country you are in) simply because the language barriers and working hours synchronization make the process quicker and easier. If I can get it made here I will, but if nothing else I’ve found it’s the quickest way to understand the viability (or not) of manufacturing it.

Hope this helps!

Ill try to see if I can find some suppliers in the US or Canada (In Canada), assuming it will be double or more in production cost though.