Low price is the first trap that many brands are easy to fall for when choosing a foundry. Many foundries will use ultra-low prices to attract customers, especially emerging brands. However, too low prices often mean that factories may discount materials, processes, and even omit some necessary production steps. As a result, brands may receive products of substandard quality, or even not up to the expected standard at all.
To avoid this trap, brands should focus on the value behind the price, not just the price itself. When considering the price, it is also necessary to evaluate the comprehensive ability of the production technology, material selection, quality control and other aspects of the foundry. It is better to choose those who provide cost-effective services within a reasonable price range, rather than blindly pursuing the lowest price.
Sample quality is an important index to evaluate the capacity of foundries. However, some brands skip the sample proofing step in order to save time or cost. This is a serious mistake, the sample can directly show the production level and capacity of the factory. Without a detailed evaluation of the sample, the brand may only discover the problem after mass production, resulting in a waste of time and money.
Therefore, when choosing a foundry, it is necessary to carefully carry out sample proofing and communicate with the factory in detail about the specific needs. After the sample is produced, the brand strictly reviews every detail to ensure that it meets the design and quality requirements. This avoids problems in mass production.
The contract is the legal guarantee for the cooperation between the brand and the foundry, but many brands are easy to ignore the details when signing the contract. For example, delivery time, quality standards, quality inspection procedures, after-sales support, etc., need to be clearly stated in the contract. If these terms are not clearly stipulated, once there is a dispute or problem, it is difficult for the brand to defend its rights.
To avoid this pitfall, brands must ensure that every step of the contract is specified before signing it. In particular, quality inspection standards, production schedules, sample confirmation procedures and liability clauses for breach of contract should be clearly written into the contract. This will protect the interests of the brand during the cooperation process and ensure that both parties comply with the agreement.
Another common mistake is for brands to rely on one foundry for all production. This dependence can lead to some problems, such as if the foundry capacity is insufficient, the technology upgrade is slow, or the accident causes the production to stall, the brand will not be able to deliver the product on time, or even lose the market opportunity.
To avoid this risk, the brand can consider the cooperation of multiple foundries, so that it can respond flexibly in different situations. At the same time, you can also evaluate the performance of different factories in the long-term cooperation to find the most suitable strategic partner for the development of your brand. Maintaining flexibility and variety of options can effectively reduce risk.
Many foundries often make a lot of promises in the early negotiations, promising fast delivery, high quality production and excellent after-sales service. However, many brands find it difficult to deliver on these promises in actual cooperation. Production shortage, delivery delay, after-sales service can not keep up with other problems frequently occur.
The brand must be careful before cooperating, not just listen to the verbal commitment of the foundry, but to conduct detailed background checks. You can judge the true ability of the factory by understanding the cooperation experience of other brands, consulting the customer feedback of the factory, and field visits. Most importantly, put all commitments in writing in the contract so that you have something to go on if something goes wrong.
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