{"id":29741,"date":"2019-04-23T11:29:52","date_gmt":"2019-04-23T03:29:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jingsourcing.com\/?p=29741"},"modified":"2024-04-22T14:00:55","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T06:00:55","slug":"product-manufacturing-in-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jingsourcing.com\/product-manufacturing-in-china\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Develop and Manufacture a New Product in China? (New product development process with example)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Usually, most small\/medium business players will fall into price competition and need to compress the cost or lower the Retail to survive in the market.<\/span><\/p>

Such a situation will bring lots of them into thinking to<\/span> make a new product to get its niche margin, or even build-up a brand through it for a more extended benefit.<\/span><\/p>

However, less than 5% of all these people will really take actions like contacting Chinese suppliers<\/a><\/span> for sampling or manufacturing. Let alone the numbers of those who made it in end.<\/span><\/p>

For the lucky side, we generate lots of valuable experience from lots of successful cases of helping our customers to <\/span>manufacture new products from China<\/a><\/span>. So we wrote this article to provide you a full and unique image of <\/span>how to manufacture a new product in China step by step, which will triple your chance of getting it to work.<\/span><\/p>

I organize the new product development process into 9 steps<\/strong> and with plenty of examples, you can click each link to navigate you to related content.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. Have a new product idea<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>
  2. Create a prototype or design of the product.<\/a><\/li>
  3. Find suitable suppliers.<\/a><\/li>
  4. Estimate the cost of the whole project.<\/a><\/li>
  5. Customize a pre-production sample<\/a>.<\/li>
  6. Choose private label and packaging solutions<\/a>.<\/li>
  7. Use the sample product to start marketing<\/a>.<\/li>
  8. Intellectual property and compliance certification<\/a>.<\/li>
  9. Start massive production<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Step 1: How to have a new product idea? <\/b><\/h2>

    (For whom already get their product idea can skip this section.)<\/strong><\/h3>

    Maybe some brilliant thoughts from your life burst into your mind, just like<\/span>\u00a0my client Osmay. Or you want to improve the performance or design of some existing products on the market.<\/span><\/p>

    So accords to what we helped our customer to develop their idea into a new product in China successfully, the origins are mainly divided into below two types.<\/span><\/p>

    Idea Type A: To Create a Brand New product, non-exist before in the market<\/b><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Fidget Spinner<\/strong> is a fantastic example. This small thing boiling the whole of 2017, from age 8 to 80, from people to pets, everyone loves it.<\/span><\/p>

    Anyhow, if you go deeper in this story, you will note that the inventor Catherine Hettinger is not making one cent from it, as she cannot affords USD 400 of license fee each year since 2005.<\/span><\/p>

    At that time she was going to Hasbro Company for checking if they can make a product for it, but get a negative reply. Think about if she knows how to make the production come true via China, then she would be a billionaire now.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Inflatable Lounge is another brilliant product<\/a><\/span>. It is a convenient use and fit for many themes no matter outdoor or indoor, or waiting for your plane, a noon snap, sunbathing.<\/span><\/p>

    The most benefit you could see is they will bring in lots of amount for your sales, also enlarge the difference between you and your competitors. What you need to be careful is to apply proper marketing and let the product spread like a virus.<\/span><\/p>

    Disadvantage:<\/span><\/span><\/p>

    It is not easy to come out with a brand new product idea, it will cost more and need more extended time on the experiment to come up with the production, and you also need to worry if consumers like it or not before it goes hot. The risk is significant for applying this kind of idea to come true.<\/span><\/p>

    Suggestion for creating a brand new product: <\/strong><\/p>

    When you cannot determine the outcome will be a hot sale, or you don’t have too much money for kicking the starter, you should focus on choosing lower-cost products<\/a> in general.<\/span><\/p>

    It is better if you can avoid <\/span>plastic products<\/b>, which are used to require a mold before production and is easily cost USD 10,000 up for mold<\/a><\/span>. As if the plastic is necessary, try to control the structure as simply as possible to reduce the mold cost<\/a><\/span> accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Idea Type B: Make improvements against an existed product for a better life.<\/b><\/h3>

    Among the product development people, the most significant part of them is generating their idea in this type. And those doing pretty good on Amazon are people who are selling this kind of improved products.<\/span><\/p>

    The change could be small and could be big. But anyhow, it is a significant change and bringing a good value than before to the consumers, so they remember this new item and is willing to pay for it.<\/span><\/p>

    Here we give you some examples for more precise ideas of what kind of “changes” we are talking about:<\/span><\/p>

    Beer Bottle Sleeve<\/strong> to be added with bottle opening function<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    So you don’t need to carry another small stuff and cannot find it when in the mood to have a beer in the forest.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Diaper Bag\uff1a<\/strong> Particular size fit for diapers and capture all the minds of mummies. One mummy could <\/span>have 5-6 different styles of diaper bags<\/a><\/span> the ladies love designs and fashion.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Self Stirring Coffe Mug:<\/strong> It is giving an Impressive vision and experience when you are using this product. Get rid of the problem of finding the spoon in the office.<\/span><\/p>

    Advantage:<\/span><\/span><\/p>

    The benefit of outputting an improved product is that you can have a relevant base product. From it, you can gather lots of valuable information, such as the cost and production theory.<\/span><\/p>

    Usually, there is lots of factory in China already providing stable and economic production for a mature product. And your finding for the factory<\/a> is determined to save time and cost; you will go for a mug factory for Self Stirring Mug instead of a toy factory<\/span><\/a> to get your idea done.<\/span><\/p>

    Also, the chance of success is higher as you can learn the market requirement from the target to improve for reference.<\/span><\/p>

    Disadvantage:<\/span><\/span><\/p>

    The margin for it is not as high as a brand new product. And there is a risk to fall into <\/span>patent infringement<\/strong> as you don’t know the one you are going to improve is with patent or not.<\/span><\/p>

    Suggestion for Improving a product with a basic:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

    Pay attention to those inconveniences during your life to generate the idea. People are love to enjoy simple and easy stuff. If too complicated means you will need to reconsider your creation.<\/span><\/p>

    The patent issue is another key to focusing. Make sure your target with Patent or not, and if your adjustment can bypass the Patent limitation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Step 2: Prepare a prototype or design file before reaching out to Chinese suppliers.<\/b><\/h2>

    This step is the key to show your potential supplier how serious you are into this new product business.<\/span><\/p>

    You could be a good talker and telling the supplier that you are going to order 100,000 pcs of it. Then you take a paper to draw a product draft from your mind. However, China Suppliers had met countless customers showing their idea this way; they will not trust and not willing for help, or just quote the wrong price to keep you away.<\/span><\/p>

    How can I get my new product 3D design or prototype?<\/span><\/p>

    A. At least to have a ready 3D Design<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Since you need to make sure the supplier fully understands what this “new” item inside your head is going to be, at least you will need to have a finish 3D drawing. (It would cost you hundreds of dollars to get it done based on different designer abilities.)<\/span><\/p>

    Meanwhile, during the 3D drawing process, you will note it is the first verification to your thought if it is reasonable or not. As this is the first step, you want to make the mind into a real thing.<\/span><\/p>

    Lots of issues would come for it. Maybe you are not satisfied with the outlook, not happy with the function, not agree with the detail, etc. And when you are revising it, you will feel your mind is becoming more realistic to touch.<\/span><\/p>

    The finish 3D drawing will also enhance your confidence when discussing the project with a factory, as you had been through many details to clear for what you need from them. And in such depth discussion, China factory is happy to share their experience to help to improve your ideas from manufacturing prospects.<\/span><\/p>

    B. Find a Product Development Company to help you with the Prototype<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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    With outstanding 3D Printing technology<\/a>, it is easy to print out the Prototype after you approve the 3D drawing.<\/span><\/p>

    If you are hiring a freelance designer for making the 3D Drawing, sometimes they will have sources to follow-up the prototype and may get a better offer than you, as they are a line working flow.<\/span><\/p>

    However, no matter you are planning to make a prototype<\/a> or not, please always tell your designer you are going to make a prototype and may need 3D printing when signing the deal, in case you are changing your mind later on and still can ask the designer to make modification to fit prototype requirement if needed.<\/span><\/p>

    Meanwhile, most of the product development company for the prototype will also provide factory supporting service. Anyway, it always means a higher cost for final production. Use their factory service only when your budget is high and time is limited.<\/span><\/p>

    Step 3: Find a suitable supplier to manufacture your product.<\/b><\/h2>

    A. First, prepare ready for the Non-disclosure Agreement (NDA).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    NDA<\/a><\/span> is so essential when you are developing and producing a new item from China. It decides how long you can be advanced than your competitor copy ready your idea.<\/span><\/p>

    The NDA must sign with the end manufacturer. If you are working through a sourcing agent, you will need both the Agent and the Factory to Sign on it to secure yourself.<\/span><\/p>

    A complete NDA will include below bullet points for protection, to restrict the factory to expose you to any other customers:<\/span><\/p>