Few sourcing topics trigger more fear than contracts and IP in China. Founders often hear some version of this: “China doesn’t enforce contracts...
Founders often ask the question like there’s a single answer: “Which country can replace China?” The honest answer is uncomfortable — and incred...
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Eliza
Sugar-free gummies sound simple. Remove sugar. Replace it with an alternative. Keep everything else the same. In reality, switching to sugar-fre...
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Eliza
Most founders evaluate factories based on one thing: COGS. Unit price. Margin. Freight. Tariffs. But the most expensive factory mistake isn’t...
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Eliza
Gummy supplements are easy to sell. They’re not easy to ship. Unlike capsules or tablets, gummies are sensitive to heat, humidity, pressure, and...
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Eliza
Choosing a supplement manufacturer is one of the most important operational decisions a brand makes. Choosing whether to rely on one factory o...
