{"id":15743,"date":"2020-02-11T07:50:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-11T13:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/?p=15743"},"modified":"2021-06-02T17:26:08","modified_gmt":"2021-06-02T23:26:08","slug":"an-oems-guide-to-product-design-and-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/an-oems-guide-to-product-design-and-manufacturing\/","title":{"rendered":"An OEM\u2019s Guide to Product Design and Manufacturing Prototypes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/10-steps-to-design-and-manufacture-a-new-product\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Creating a product (opens in a new tab)\">Creating a product<\/a> that will have its manufacturing outsourced comes with a range of challenges. Although the start of the process may look like any other, from coming up with an idea, creating a full concept, designing, and prototyping, there will be other considerations when sourcing a factory and dealing with aftercare procedures. <\/p> <p>Whatever industry you\u2019re in, from computer components to car parts, the basics of the process for an Original Equipment Manufacturer will be generally the same. Here, we\u2019ll go through the eight stages you need to go through as an OEM, from design to end product, and cover some of the common issues that you might face at each stage. <\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8 Stages of an OEM\u2019s Guide to Product Design and Manufacturing<\/h2> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Having an Idea<\/h3> <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Electronics-product-design.jpg\" alt=\"Electronics product design\" class=\"wp-image-15744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Electronics-product-design.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Electronics-product-design-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Electronics-product-design-768x424.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure> <p>It\u2019s such a simple\nconcept \u2013 just think of something to make. However, it\u2019s never that simple as\nanyone in the industry will tell you; you need to solve a problem and do it\nbetter than anyone else. You need to flesh out your idea to make sure that, at\nleast in your mind, it is going to work and be useful to someone. <\/p> <p>There are some basics that your idea or concept needs to cover before you proceed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cadcrowd.com\/s\/product-design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"product design services (opens in a new tab)\">product design services<\/a>, namely:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What is your idea?<\/li><li>What real-world problem is it solving?<\/li><li>How will it be used by people?<\/li><li>How does it improve on what\u2019s already out there?<\/li><li>Is it more cost-effective, easier to manufacture, or better functioning?<\/li><li>Where does it fit into the current market?<\/li><li>Is it actually possible to produce it?<\/li><\/ul> <p>These are the absolute basics; you need to understand the form, function, and fit of what you want to create. It is going to need to be a product that is viable on the current market, so that people will actually want to buy it. You need to be able to make a profit with the product, and to be able to achieve either of these your idea must be useful to people. <\/p> <p><strong>Get It Designed<\/strong><\/p> <p>Once you\u2019ve got your\nidea, it\u2019s going to need to be designed. This is the point in the process that\nyou\u2019re going to need to commit your idea to paper, or at least pixels, so you\ncan start to get a feel for what it is you want to manufacture. <\/p> <p>During the design process, you can begin to refine what you are creating, how it\u2019s going to work, and what it\u2019s going to look like in the real world. Having a 3D model rendered by a designer will bring it to life somewhat and it\u2019s a good early stage at which to spot any issues. <\/p> <p>It\u2019s possible to do\nsome stress testing and make sure the basic functions that you\u2019re aiming for\nare going to be possible. The best CAD systems can check basic load bearing of\nmaterials, for example. &nbsp;<\/p> <p><strong>Be Specific<\/strong><\/p> <p>When designing the\nproduct, it\u2019s the right time to specify how it\u2019s going to work in the market.\nYou should understand and record what the user or product requirement\nspecifications are. This is going to give you a solid outline of what you\u2019re\ntrying to achieve as you work through the design process and get the product\nmade. <\/p> <p>The key things that\nyou need to think about are what the item is expected to do and what problem it\nis solving. Get this written down and shared with your team at the very\nbeginning so everyone knows where they\u2019re working towards. These specifications\nshould form the basis that is going to lead the rest of the process and keep\nthings on track.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Product Specification<\/h3> <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Portable-generator-design.jpg\" alt=\"Portable-generator-design\" class=\"wp-image-15745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Portable-generator-design.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Portable-generator-design-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Portable-generator-design-768x416.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure> <p>Once you have the user\nor product requirement specifications pinned down, it\u2019s time to get into the\ndetails. This stage is going to get the nitty-gritty hammered out and help you\nunderstand in a lot more detail what you actually need to do to get the product\nto the factory.<\/p> <p>During this process, you need to be looking at the different elements that feed into your design, paying consideration to:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The functional specifications<\/strong> of what your product is actually going to be able to do. You need to understand the outcomes you want to achieve in detail and consider any additional features. Think about how it\u2019s going to be powered and how the user is going to interact with it \u2013 does it need Bluetooth, will you need to have an app designed?<\/li><li><strong>The design specifications<\/strong> will go into detail about how it\u2019s going to look and be used. Does it need to be mobile and hand-held or a desktop item? You need to think about the size and weight requirements, as well as the colors you want to use and how it is going to feel to the user. <\/li><li><strong>Regulatory requirements <\/strong>need to be thought about, whether it\u2019s a product that is being aimed at children which carry more stringent requirements, or is it going to hold data and security laws need to be understood. You\u2019ll need to know the location of where your product will be sold so you can specify languages on the packaging and be aware of testing requirements. <\/li><li><strong>Environmental factors<\/strong> must also be taken into account by thinking about where and when your item is going to be used. Is it going to be used at temperature extremes, whether that\u2019s the countries it\u2019ll be sold in or the workplace it will be deployed in? Do you need to think about waterproofing? Are there power limitations to consider, for example, if it is going to be used in countries with unreliable electricity grids?<\/li><li><strong>Budgetary constraints <\/strong>also need to be kept in mind; bells and whistles and every-tech-ever-enabled all sound great, but will it make things too costly to appeal to the market? You are also going to have a limited amount to invest in production so you need to think about the number of units you will need to turn out to make enough for your subsequent production runs and eventually turn a profit.<\/li><\/ul> <p>By working through these points in meticulous detail, everyone within the design and manufacturing process will all be working from the same place and moving towards the same goal. Objective, thought through, and qualified standards will ensure there are no queries further down the line and no piece of work will be surplus to requirements. <\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Proof of Concept<\/h3> <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Senior-Robotics-Prototype.jpg\" alt=\"Senior-Robotics-Prototype\" class=\"wp-image-15746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Senior-Robotics-Prototype.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Senior-Robotics-Prototype-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Senior-Robotics-Prototype-768x448.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure> <p>Once you\u2019ve really got to grips with what your product is going to need to do, it\u2019s time to see if it\u2019s actually going to work when it gets made and used. To see if your concept is viable, you need to commission a prototype to be produced. <\/p> <p>Traditionally, this would be done using off-the-shelf components so you could check the movements that you want to achieve work, for example. With the advent of 3D printing, it may be possible to have things made that look a lot more like what the end product will be so that you can check the functionality of your design. Either way, the way the product looks isn\u2019t important at this stage, proof of concept is all about function. <\/p> <p>By creating an object that a manufacturing service can test and manipulate, you can see if all of your stated aims are going to be possible. If there have been options about how you might achieve a certain function, these can be tested at the first prototype stage and you can choose the final functionality. <\/p> <p>This stage will also\nallow you to engineer out any unforeseen flaws. Problems should be simple to\nspot when things have been put together and tested and you can play around with\nyour prototype until you achieve the desired outcome. <\/p> <p>Although your <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"prototype design (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cadcrowd.com\/s\/manufacturing-services\/prototype-design-services\" target=\"_blank\">prototype design<\/a> might not look like what your product will be, it should work in the right way after completing proof of concept. Design and function issues can be ironed out, and you\u2019ll know that it is going to be possible to achieve the outcome you\u2019re looking for. <\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Detailed Product Design<\/h3> <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Sunglasses-prototype.jpg\" alt=\"Sunglasses-prototype\" class=\"wp-image-15747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Sunglasses-prototype.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Sunglasses-prototype-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Sunglasses-prototype-768x507.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure> <p>Once you\u2019ve poured over your initial prototype to get the overall picture just right, it\u2019s time to really bore into the details. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cadcrowd.com\/s\/manufacturing-services\/prototype-design-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"prototype design service (opens in a new tab)\">prototype design service<\/a> is going to look a lot more like the final product and the functions are going to be more fine-tuned. <\/p> <p>This second prototype\nis going to:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Present a complete user experience, allowing you to assess how easy it\u2019s going to be to use, how it\u2019s going to feel for the users, the form it\u2019s going to take.<\/li><li>Get much closer to the goals and specifications that you laid out in Stage 2 \u2013 it\u2019s a good time to do a wholesale reassessment of these specs against this new prototype.<\/li><li>Allow you to assess all of the components of the item; you might see opportunities to improve or integrate certain elements of the design<\/li><li>Give you something that can be tested, whether you give it some staff that haven\u2019t been involved in the design process, or even choose to give to external people to have a go. This is your chance to get initial feedback on what you\u2019ve come up with.<\/li><\/ul> <p>By the end of this stage, you\u2019ll have something that\u2019s pretty close to what you\u2019re going to be sending to the factory and getting on the shelves. All of your product or user requirements should be met with this prototype, and if you\u2019ve decided to jettison any, there should be clear reasons to have made changes based on the product in hand. <\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Verify and Validate<\/h3> <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Prototype-medical-equipment.jpg\" alt=\"Prototype-medical-equipment\" class=\"wp-image-15748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Prototype-medical-equipment.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Prototype-medical-equipment-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Prototype-medical-equipment-768x531.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure> <p>In the previous stage,\nyou might have entrusted your new invention to others for the first time to\nhave a look over it and see what they think. When you move on to verification\nand validation, you start to test your product in earnest. Be ready to take\nfeedback and possibly have to return to Stage 4 if major flaws come up.<\/p> <p><strong>Verification<\/strong><\/p> <p>First things first, does it do what you want it to do? Go through your initial specifications in fine detail to check you\u2019ve hit your design targets. You need to think not only if it works, but if it works well and is it really doing things better than competitor products. <\/p> <p>When you put it in the hands of new testers, can they make it work? You and your team know exactly what every knob and button does, but is it as intuitive as it needs to be for your target audience? Do your potential users think it fills the gap in the market that you\u2019re aiming for? Plenty of questions to consider at this point, and there\u2019s still a chance to make revisions if necessary. <\/p> <p><strong>Validation<\/strong><\/p> <p>As well as knowing\nit\u2019s going to work as you\u2019ve intended for the people you\u2019re making it for, you\nneed to make sure your item is safe. Any health and safety regulations that can\nbe checked at this point should be looked at, bearing in mind that some product\ntesting can only be done on something that has rolled off the production line.<\/p> <p>Any material stresses\ncan be tested now too. You can test durability of fabrics or plastics and see\nif temperature fluctuations aren\u2019t going to affect your product. Be sure to\nreally understand where your product might go. Think about how many cell phones\nand power banks have caused problems on planes, or the iPhone that bent when\nyou put it in your pocket. Make sure to do some real-world validation to avoid\nmajor disasters in the hands of your users. <\/p> <p><strong>Bring in Marketing<\/strong><\/p> <p>Your marketing team\nshould ideally be brought in at this stage so they can make sure that what\nlooks like the final product is something that they can work with. Is it\nmeeting a need within the target market and does it meet user expectations?<\/p> <p>Since production is coming up, you need to know that there is indeed a demand in the market. Users are going to need to buy it with the mark-up you want to sell it after your costs. <\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Designing the Manufacturing Process<\/h3> <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Manufacturing-line-medical-tubes.jpg\" alt=\"Manufacturing-line-medical-tubes\" class=\"wp-image-15749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Manufacturing-line-medical-tubes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Manufacturing-line-medical-tubes-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Manufacturing-line-medical-tubes-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure> <p>Your product is ready to roll, but from where? There are plenty of factories and facilities out there that provide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cadcrowd.com\/s\/manufacturing-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"manufacturing services (opens in a new tab)\">manufacturing services<\/a>, with myriad countries you can send production too, all with their plusses and drawbacks. <\/p> <p>The main things you should be looking for in a factory is one that is:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Well-maintained<\/li><li>Properly designed<\/li><li>Flexible to your needs<\/li><li>Has high standards<\/li><\/ul> <p>Along with the overall\nfeel of the place, you need to assess whether your manufacturer is:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Experienced\nin your market or industry<\/li><li>Tooled up\nfor your needs<\/li><li>Able to\nmeet production volumes<\/li><li>Set up for\nnecessary quality control<\/li><li>Able to\nsource and receive raw materials<\/li><li>Equipped\nfor a reasonable turnaround<\/li><li>Ready for\nproduct testing and calibration<\/li><li>Set up for\nsufficient, safe inventory storage<\/li><li>Capable of\nhandling your packing and shipping needs<\/li><li>Going to\ndeal with spares, repairs, and accessories<\/li><\/ul> <p>There\u2019s a lot of things to consider in the process. Because you\u2019re trusting your product to an external organization, you need to be crystal clear in what you\u2019re going to get. Share with your production facility exactly what you\u2019re expecting from them and what they can expect from your company in return. <\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Manufacturing<\/h3> <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/iPhone-case-design-and-3D-printing.jpg\" alt=\"iPhone-case-design-and-3D-printing\" class=\"wp-image-15750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/iPhone-case-design-and-3D-printing.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/iPhone-case-design-and-3D-printing-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/iPhone-case-design-and-3D-printing-768x505.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure> <p>It\u2019s now time to press\nthe big green button and get the production line rolling. Or click on the\nscreen to start the program that\u2019ll get the robots in the factory moving.\nHowever the facility is set up, once your chosen supplier is good to go, your\nproduct can start being made. <\/p> <p>Good planning up to this point should mitigate any issues that could arise. Giving a clear design and well-specified manufacturing plan to the factory you\u2019re using should make it easy for them to create exactly what you want from them. <\/p> <p>Going completely\nhands-off at this point isn\u2019t a great idea, even if it feels like your job is\ndone. There are things that you should still monitor to keep a tight rein on\nyour product. Make sure that you\u2019re monitoring:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The supply\nand quality of raw materials<\/li><li>General supplier\nmanagement<\/li><li>Overall\nassembly process<\/li><li>Quality\nassurance and outside testing<\/li><li>Packaging\nand shipping<\/li><\/ul> <p>It\u2019s also important that you check the workstations that have been assigned to your product and make sure that the technicians have been well-trained too.<\/p> <p>By staying involved in this part of the production process, you can be sure you have confidence in the end product as well as the processes that got you there. When your manufacturing partner knows that you care about how they do things, they will work to match your standards and meet your expectations. <\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. &nbsp;Product Sustainability<\/h3> <figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Spare-parts-manufacturing.jpg\" alt=\"Spare-parts-manufacturing\" class=\"wp-image-15751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Spare-parts-manufacturing.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Spare-parts-manufacturing-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.cadcrowd.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Spare-parts-manufacturing-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure> <p>Getting your product made may feel like the end of your journey. You\u2019ve had the idea, refined it, dug into the details, and decided what it needs to do, how it was going to feel, what it was going to look like. <\/p> <p>Prototypes have been made, tested, checked, remade, repurposed, and you\u2019ve produced something that works how you wanted it to. After all of the testing and creating, a factory was chosen out of the hundreds of options available. Working with them, a production process has been created and finally, in your hands is the thing you wanted to make. <\/p> <p>It\u2019s not over at this\njuncture; far from it. If you want your product to be a continuing success\nthere are still things you need to look after. <\/p> <p><strong>Fault <\/strong><strong>R<\/strong><strong>eporting<\/strong><\/p> <p>As much as it would be lovely for everything to work perfectly, there are going to be things that go wrong. There needs to be a process in place for your consumers to report faults, as well as recording and monitoring systems to collect the information and analyze it in case of inherent production or design issues. <\/p> <p><strong>Servicing and <\/strong><strong>R<\/strong><strong>epairs<\/strong><\/p> <p>Having your customers be able to get their item repaired is important, and you need to decide whose responsibility is this. Will the production facility take on repairs or do you need to contract service centers in the countries you\u2019re retailing in? Can you do services and repairs in house? <\/p> <p><strong>Spares and <\/strong><strong>E<\/strong><strong>xtras<\/strong><\/p> <p>Where are you going to\nhold your inventory of spare parts? It\u2019s possible that your manufacturer has\nthe capacity to keep spares and deal with the logistics of shipping them too. This\ncould then introduce the need for communication channels or possibly quality\ncontrol of their contact with your customers. <\/p> <p>Being able to ship consumables that are part of your product is an important thing to look at. If your production facility is outside of your selling territory, make sure you\u2019re aware of any potential delays in shipping such as customs and taxes \u2013 you might want to have things shipped to you direct so you can deal with postage for example. <\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summing Up<\/h3> <p>It can be tricky to trust another company with making a product that you\u2019ve designed. There are plenty of factories that specialize in this field and are well equipped to work with you, both from the perspective of hardware <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cadcrowd.com\/s\/manufacturing-services\/prototype-tooling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"prototype tooling design (opens in a new tab)\">prototype tooling design<\/a>, to being able to deal with the machinations of business. <\/p> <p>A well-designed and detailed process that creates specifications is going to go a long way in making your journey easier. That\u2019s shouldn\u2019t be the end of your involvement in the process, even if your manufacturer agrees to take on all of the post-shipping aftercare. <\/p> <p>Quality control is\nimportant, especially since it\u2019s your company\u2019s branding that is on the\npackaging. Monitoring the production process and being aware of pinch points\nsuch as the sourcing of raw materials and the training and well-being of the\npeople working on your product can avert PR nightmares further down the line. <\/p> <p>A great design, a careful prototyping process, and care and diligence during the selection of a producer are the key elements that go into a smooth outsourcing process.<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cad Crowd Has Freelance Product Design Professionals<\/h2> <p>Cad Crowd can help you connect with a product designer who can help you make your product idea a reality. From skilled and experienced CAD design freelancers to prototype developers, Cad Crowd has a vast database of nearly 25 thousand pre-vetted designers who can take care of any stage of your product design process.<\/p> <p>If you are ready to get started, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cadcrowd.com\/how-it-works\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"how it works (opens in a new tab)\">how it works<\/a> first. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creating a product that will have its manufacturing outsourced comes with a range of challenges. Although the start of the process may look like any other, from coming up with an idea, creating a full concept, designing, and prototyping, there will be other considerations when sourcing a factory and dealing with aftercare procedures. 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