Common Manufacturing Mistakes to Avoid
Most manufacturing problems trace back to a few avoidable mistakes. Knowing them early saves time and money.
Mistakes We See Often
These come up again and again with new products:
—Skipping Design for Manufacturing before requesting quotes
—Choosing a supplier on price alone
—Underestimating tooling cost and lead time
—Not testing a functional prototype first
—Sending vague or incomplete RFQs
—Ignoring minimum order quantities and total landed cost
—Weak supplier vetting and communication
Catching Them Early
Most of these are far cheaper to fix before production than after. A short consultation can help you spot the ones most likely to affect your product before they become expensive.
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