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Clear your search and topicMichael Law explains how to evaluate manufacturing capabilities, facilities and certifications, align expectations, and use a manufacturing partner's services to support growth and innovation.
Why it’s here Begin with a contract-manufacturing discussion from Eagle Labs.
Michael Law discusses evaluating manufacturing services and certifications, understanding what a manufacturer expects from a client, and managing the relationship for a successful partnership.
Why it’s here Focus on manufacturer selection, certifications and partnership expectations.
Michael Law and Jana McDermott explain contract manufacturing capabilities, quality certifications, product development, fulfillment support, and the checks brands should make before selecting a partner.
Why it’s here Continue with an on-site view of capabilities, quality and fulfillment.
Patrick Gibbons explains logistics support, vendor-of-record numbers, launch inventory needs, partner vetting questions, and what a logistics provider expects from an emerging brand.
Why it’s here Understand 3PL services and questions for a potential logistics partner.
Mary Kate Kloeblen explains when to outsource logistics, common fulfillment mistakes, OTIF performance, partner selection and compensation, and communicating problems quickly.
Why it’s here Add an outsourced-operations perspective.
Sudu Gupta outlines the information and timing needed for retailer item setup, the importance of understanding pricing and the P&L, and AI's role in catalogue operations.
Why it’s here Prepare the data, timing and financial detail needed for retailer item setup.
The hosts connect supply chain capacity, full product costs, customer fit, leadership credibility, and broker relationships to the decision to enter retail and secure a buyer meeting.
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The hosts recap retailer calls for innovation, focused assortments and useful data, alongside consumer health deal activity and leadership changes discussed around the NACDS Annual meeting.
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Harley Sutton discusses beauty and wellness convergence, TikTok awareness, the trade-offs of making products in-house, retail entry decisions, and managing a portfolio of brands.
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Greg Vetter recounts Tessemae's Whole Foods start, finding suitable manufacturers, reducing retailer risk, generating demand through bloggers, gathering candid feedback, and considering funding beyond equity.
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Andrea Cherkerzian shares her cookie brand's origin, the importance of clear partner communication, selecting a manufacturer, launching with Hy-Vee, and using RangeMe.
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Wayne Bennett joins a recap of retail and supply chain readiness, measured expansion, manufacturer selection, packaging decisions, and transparent relationships with retail teams.
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