Getting It Right from the Start: Essential Guide to Working with Manufacturers

Описание: Welcome back to the Sofeast Podcast! In this episode, Adrian and Renaud dive into one of the most important, but often overlooked, aspects of product development: what needs to be in place before you start working with a manufacturer.

Whether you're:
🔹 Sourcing off-the-shelf products
🔹 Transferring production to a new supplier
🔹 Or developing a brand-new electronic product from scratch

…this episode is packed with practical tips to help you avoid costly mistakes and reduce production risks.

⏱️ What You'll Learn in This Episode:
00:00 – Intro
01:13 – Sourcing ready-made products: what to look for
03:26 – Transferring manufacturing: assessing capabilities and supply chain
06:12 – Developing new products: common traps and key requirements
10:04 – When to involve your manufacturer in development
13:06 – Why you need a clear technical lead
20:32 – NPI process: preparing for successful mass production
24:05 – How small factories can create big risks
27:01 – Wrapping up: how good preparation leads to better quality

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🎙️ Hosted by Adrian from Sofeast
👨‍🔧 Featuring Renaud Anjoran – manufacturing expert, founder of Sofeast

✅ About Sofeast:
Sofeast helps hardware startups and product developers manufacture in Asia with confidence. Services include product engineering, supplier sourcing, quality inspections, factory audits, NPI management, warehousing, and more.

🌐 Visit us: https://www.sofeast.com
📩 Contact us: https://www.sofeast.com/contact-us/

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