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Join Renaud Anjoran, Founder & CEO of Sofeast, in this podcast aimed at importers who develop their own products as he discusses the hottest topics and shares actionable tips for manufacturing in China & Asia today! WHO IS RENAUD? Renaud is a French ISO 9001 & 14001 certified lead auditor, ASQ certified Quality Engineer and Quality Manager who has been working in the Chinese manufacturing industry since 2005. He is the founder of the Sofeast group that has over 200 staff globally and offers services (QA, product development & engineering, project management, Supply Chain Management, product compliance, reliability testing), contract manufacturing, and 3PL fulfillment for importers and businesses who develop their own products and buyers from China & SE Asia. WHY LISTEN? We‘ll discuss interesting topics for anyone who develops and sources their products from Asian suppliers and will share Renaud‘s decades of manufacturing experience, as well as inviting guests from the industry to get a different viewpoint. Our goal is to help you get better results and end up with suppliers and products that exceed your expectations!
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Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Are YOU ready for production?
Rushing into production without proper checks can lead to costly mistakes. In this episode, we break down the critical buyer-side deliverables and validations that ensure your product is genuinely ready for mass production (especially for new electrical, electronic, and mechanical products). From quality control to reliability testing and supply chain stability, we’ll help you avoid common pitfalls and minimize risks. This is a recurring question from customers, and so it's time to tackle it on the podcast.
Show Sections
- [00:27] Why Following a New Product Introduction Process Matters
- [04:59] Risks of Rushing Into Mass Production for Complex Products (+ Examples of problems faced)
- [11:22] Key deliverable 1. Process Repeatability
- [13:33] 2. Consistency of Results (Quality etc)
- [17:20] 3. Product is Reliable & Durable
- [21:40] 4. Compliance & Safety
- [23:58] 5. Manufacturing Process is Final
- [24:54] 6. Supply Chain is Validated
- [28:13] The Role of Pilot Runs in Production Validation
- [31:41] Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
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