10 Steps to Bring a Product to Market - Start Your Own Company
Step 9 - Manufacturing

You will need to contract a manufacturer to start production on your product. Although US manufacturers are usually easier to work with, it can be very difficult to find one who is willing to produce your product. US manufacturers can also be cost prohibitive. US manufacturers will have a much quicker turn around time and it will be much easier to finalize the product design and make any changes. You have to weigh what is more important for you when considering US manufacturing or overseas manufacturing. Most inventors end up choosing overseas manufacturing due to cost restraints.

You will need to contact potential manufacturers and ask them about things such as price, minimum quantity orders, quality control, holidays, lead times and references.

Choose your manufacturer carefully since poor quality or delays in shipping can sour your relationship with distributors, retail stores and customers.

Need Help with this Step?

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