We are a boutique
sourcing and product development agency serving brands and large retailers.
BUSINESS STRATEGY
COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
TREND RESEARCH
BUDGET PLANNING
ASSORTMENT PLANNING
PRODUCT INNOVATION
INITIAL QUOTING
FINANCIAL STRATEGY
Consulting is a service for new and established product-based businesses needing advice and guidance in building an assortment that allows for sustainable growth and strategic product planning. Our consulting services are designed for product-based businesses that want to tap into our founder’s experience and product expertise. Whether approaching your product-line growth more intentionally or weighing in on other strategic decisions, you’ll attain advice that can be applied season after season. Below is a list of what can be provided through our consulting services.
CONSULTING
SOURCING
INITIAL QUOTING
TIMELINE DEVELOPMENT
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
TIMELINE DEVELOPMENT
WHITE SAMPLE
DESIGN MOCKUP
PITCH DECK PRESENTATION
DESIGN APPROVALS
PRODUCTION FILES
DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
PRE-PRODUCTION SAMPLE
FINAL QUOTE
We do the leg work to gather all options, possibilities, and pricing so you can be confident that you’re making the right choices throughout development. Need support with design work? We can provide that as well. Our collective of designers, illustrators, and
artists can work their magic and make your vision into a one-of-a-kind product. 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
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
PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY
E-COMMERCE PHOTOGRAPHY
ON-WHITE PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY
BRAND PHOTOGRAPHY
TEAM HEADSHOTS
Our collective of photographers has extensive experience in commercial photography. The Product Folk network of photographers includes professionals specializing in on-white product photography, lifestyle product photography, branding and storytelling photography. Below is a list of photography services we can provide.
Photography
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Raise your hand if you're a brand or buyer looking for a vendor partner that just gets it. 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.
Use the form below or email us at hello@theproductfolk.com
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