Specialized companies with the expertise, experience, and equipment to produce quality, soft cases, bags, carriers, harnesses and other types of straps and items are an essential partner for many Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM).
Choosing the right company from the bids received can be a challenge, particularly if it is the first time you have had to compare proposals from different sewing contractors. To assist in narrowing down the field and to find the best match for your project requirements, be sure to ask the following three questions and carefully compare answers.
What is your experience?
In the field of specialized production, the more experienced the sewing contractors are, the better it will be for the OEM. For new companies that are just getting started, working with experienced and expert contractors will help reduce the risk of delays, confusion and lack of understanding throughout the project.
What is your production capacity and scalability?
Many of the global sewing contractors with multiple facilities have the ability to provide almost immediate production scalability. Smaller, single facility types of contractors will often find it a challenge to suddenly increase production due to limited equipment and production capacity.
Understanding what the production parameters are for each contractor should be a priority before partnering with the service. Keep in mind, some of the largest contractors may not take small orders, which is also an important detail to know.
What recommendations do you have to improve the design or production of the item?
Top contract sewing services with experience and expertise may be able to make recommendations on the design, materials or even in the production of the item. This could make the item lower in cost to produce, or it could extend the life cycle of the item or add to its durability and reliability.
By asking these companies for their input before production begins there may be options to consider that have a positive impact on your company and your product.
