- Are you new to managing a product-based business?
- Need help knowing where to start with a product-based business?
- Maybe you're trying to diversify your supply chain?
- You're needing to improve your margins or product quality?
- Are you trying to find some extra help to allow you to focus on the parts of the business that you love [like marketing, content creation, sales]?
Whatever your situation may be, if you have a product-based business, we can help you sustainably grow.
Connect with us today! We can't wait to hear from you.
...Let us make your
product dreams come true.
We are a full-service sourcing and product development agency serving creativepreneurs.
financial strategy
timeline development
business strategy
trend research
assortment planning
product innovation
sourcing
initial quoting
technical specification
white sampling
Production Files
design specification
Pre-Production Sample
We can start wherever you need us to start. If you already have designs, technical specifications and production files ready to go then we can go straight to sourcing, quoting and sampling. If you are looking for more support from the ground up, we can start at trend boards, assortment planning and product innovation strategy. Below is a list of everything involved in the development phase.
development
SAMPLE APPROVAL
PRODUCT COMPLIANCE TESTING
DROP TESTING
LEAD TIME FINALIZED
WEEKLY PRODUCTION REPORTS
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
PRODUCTION SAMPLING
QUALITY INSPECTION
With over a decade in the industry and through various sourcing trips to China and India, we have built cherished relationships with trusted vendor partners. Below is what happens during the manufacturing phase.
Manufacturing
FREIGHT QUOTE
BOOKING
CARGO SCHEDULE
WEEKLY UPDATES
DUTIES PAID
TARIFFS PAID
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
WAREHOUSE ROUTING
We work with an incredible group of freight forwarders to make sure the precious product we worked so hard to create is given close attention from the time it leaves the factory or port until it reaches the warehouse. Below is a list of what happens during the Logistics Phase.
LOGISTICS
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
SUBSCRIPTION BOX KITTING
small parcel shipping
cross docking
packing and shipping requirements
edi set up orders
systems integration
b2b fulfillment
b2c fulfillment
retail fulfillment
wholesale channel fulfillment
return processing
restocking
If you would like for us to facilitate your fulfillment needs, we have relationships with third party partners depending on your location or preference. This is considered an add-on service and not included in the cost per unit. It's one less tedious part of a product-based business that we are happy to take off of your to-do list.
WAREHOUSING
price per unit
the product folk services
shipping cost
factory cost
sampling cost
Trust - it's the foundation of any good relationship and that's what we aim to have with our vendors and clients. We maintain full transparency every step of the way. Our client portal gives you full back-end access to all project information - this includes spreadsheets with status updates, cost analysis sheets, project proofs, purchase orders, billing, and project files.
Our cost analysis sheet lists all associated costs that go into the unit cost and can also be used as a tool for determining your COGs and margins. We don't send over billable hours at the end of the month or require a contract with a monthly service fee, the cost to hire us as your product team is included in your unit price.
We also have relationships with third party warehouse and distribution centers if you are interested in hiring The Product Folk to handle your warehousing and fulfillment operations. This service is billed separately.
We believe in pricing transparency and keeping you up-to-date on project status.
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I know what you're thinking, "Did she just say change the way we live?" Yes, you read that right! I'm dedicated to developing quality product that is sustainable, responsible, and product that will improve our day to day lives. Brands with these same values, you are our dream clients. But it doesn't end there. I'm passionate about changing the way creativepreneurs work and find balance in their daily lives.
At The Product Folk, we enable product-based business owners to invest their time and resources in other areas of their business while we take care of everything product - from ideation to receiving product and every step in between. We operate as a team of business owners [freelancers] allowing everyone involved to be in control of their life and earning potential. This model allows you [the product-based business owner] to have lower COGs with lower overhead while everyone working to bring your product to life earns a fair, living wage.
And I founded The Product Folk to change the way we LIVE.
Hello! I'm Jacquelyn.
And I founded The Product Folk
to change the way we LIVE.
Hello! I'm Jacquelyn.
.....and many more
journals
pens
pencils
candles
APPAREL
coffee mugs
barware
puzzles
water bottles
scissors
calendars
market bags
lunch bags
beach towels
playing cards
We have sourced and developed....
With 10+ years of combined experience working in a home decor buying office, stationery and gift brand, fragrance brand and working with various influencer brands with product sold in specialty boutiques and national retailers like Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, Target and others, our founder decided to create a place where creativepreneurs can design their best life AND bring great product to the marketplace.
We are a freelance team of designers, illustrators and product managers combining our skills, experience and expertise to make your product operations simple. We treat our vendor partners with respect and give our clients realistic schedules allowing for stress-free product launches.
We believe in
efficiency, simplicity,
and doing it right the
first time.
That's our process.
We believe in efficiency, simplicity, and doing it right the
first time. That's our process.
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Raise your hand if you want to learn how to simplify your operations. We can't wait to hear from you! Reach out to book a discovery call or send us a message with as much detail as possible to help us start building your supply chain and development strategy. We aim to answer all emails within our core business hours of M-F, 9-3pm.
Use the form below or email us at hello@theproductfolk.com
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