05 · Sourcing & Manufacturing
Manufacturing Coordination
Production that runs on schedule, with someone watching quality the whole way.
Every request is reviewed personally.
The problem
Approving production is where control is easiest to lose.
Once a factory starts, problems with quality, timing and communication show up fast, and from a distance they're hard to see until it's late.
- You don't have time to chase a factory every day.
- You're worried about what arrives in the first container.
- You've got a launch date and no one managing the path to it.
Fit
Who we consider for Manufacturing Coordination
For products moving from prototype to full-scale production.
Who this is for
- You've selected suppliers and are ready to start production.
- You want quality control and timeline management handled for you.
- You need a clear plan with milestones you can hold people to.
Not for you yet
- You haven't chosen suppliers yet. See Sourcing
- You want sourcing, tooling, costs and quality managed as one program. See the Contract Manufacturing program
What Manufacturing Coordination includes
Manufacturing Coordination keeps production running smoothly from start to finish, managing the transition from prototype to full-scale production, including supplier management, quality control and production timelines.
What's included
- Coordination with manufacturers and suppliers to initiate production
- Quality control and timeline management for on-time delivery
What you receive
- Manufacturing plan
- Production timeline and milestones
Also in Sourcing & Manufacturing: Sourcing
How it works
How it works
Every engagement is scoped to what you need, on its own or combined with other services into one program. When a project needs outside expertise, such as specialized testing and certification labs, marketing or creative agencies, or logistics and packaging suppliers, we manage those vendors and specialists for you.
Tell us what you need
Share your project and where it stands today. A line or two is plenty.
Initial consultation
If there's a fit, we talk through your goals, constraints, timing and budget, candidly.
Tailored proposal
A proposal scoped to what you need: what we'll do and what it takes.
Dedicated partnership
A project manager and our network of strategic partners carry the work forward with you.
FAQ
Questions, answered plainly
What does coordination actually involve?
Initiating production with your manufacturers and suppliers, managing quality control, tracking milestones and keeping delivery on schedule. You receive the manufacturing plan and the production timeline with its milestones.
How is quality controlled?
Through agreed standards, inspection at the right points in the run and clear communication with the factory when something isn't right. The details depend on your product and are set out in the plan.
Can you take over a production run already in progress?
Often, yes. Tell us where things stand and we'll be honest about what we can and can't fix mid-run.
Is this the same as Contract Manufacturing?
Manufacturing Coordination manages production of a product you've already sourced. The Contract Manufacturing program covers everything from vendor quoting and tooling to unit costs and compliance, managed as one long-term project.
What does it cost?
Every engagement is scoped to what you need, so we price it in a proposal after we have reviewed your request. We'll be candid about budget and fit from the first conversation.
What happens after I submit?
Every request is reviewed personally, and we'll be in touch about next steps.
Request to be considered
Ready to be considered?
Tell us about your product and where production stands. We review every request personally.
Service request form
Tell us about your production
About one minute. Tell us where your product stands and we'll take a look. Interested in: Manufacturing Coordination.