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Confirm their turnaround time
A survey by Thomasnet shows us that almost half of all buyers who work with faucet manufacturers have been caught off guard when their manufacturers went out of business without any warning. That is an essential step if you don’t want the carpet to be drawn from under your feet.
6. Check their manufacturing strength
Sometimes, bigger doesn’t mean better with respect to the size of the manufacturer company. While large manufacturers have a lot of experience and knowledge, small manufacturers offer better flexibility. Do your research on the company you want and make your decision based on the qualities you need for your business.
7. Confirm their turnaround time
Your production timeline must be in tune with that of the manufacturer, or you won’t enjoy working with them. Make inquiries about their production schedule and turnaround time so that you know if you are on the same page. Also, be informed on how their turnaround times relate to their product pricing.
8. Know their scalability
Focus on how they fulfill orders, both small and high-volume orders. It’s easy to find suppliers if you wish to start with small quantities, but what about when you decide to expand? Will you outgrow the supplier at that time? Ask questions to determine their scalability and the growth pattern for the product so that you can find the right supplier to fulfill large volume requirements when you need it.
