Minimize Supplier Risks with Pilot Production Runs

De-risk new factories with smaller pilot runs.

You’ve found a promising new supplier but aren’t fully convinced yet.

Test the waters by splitting off a smaller batch for a pilot run.

Monitor everything:

Lead times, communication clarity, and defect rates.

If the experience meets your standards, slowly increase order volume.

This pilot-run method prevents major financial losses if the factory doesn’t live up to its claims and gives you real-world data on their actual capabilities.