Sourcing . Product Development . Production

CONCEPTS INTO PRODUCTION

At Agile, we offer end-to-end project management for product sourcing, development, product management, independent quality control inspections and logistics for all our stakeholders.

SOURCING

We work within a framework to start sourcing your product. From your brief, we identify vetted export manufacturers and provide power point presentations to showcase manufacturers current collection. All products can me modified or designed to client specifications. We work in collaboration with suppliers and yourself in the sampling process, price quotation and negotiation of MOQs (quantities).

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

We can work with your own Brand or design concept for product development.

What we require from our client:
1. Written Brief
2. Tech Pack

Agile and our highly skilled international partners will be transparent at all times and we will guide with expertise product knowledge, manufacturing expertise to meet our customer’s requirements that translates concepts and vision to production.

What we require from our client:

  • Written Brief with detailed concept, raw materials, art files , images, specs, finishing, quantities and packaging requirements. If changing supplier, current pricing, current MOQ or quantities
  • Sample development pack including images, specs, swatches, samples
  • Quantities for each product, style and colour
  • Current pricing

PRODUCTION

Agile will work closely with manufacturers and yourself after a purchase order is received. We provide a road-map with a project timeline to meet manufacturers lead time and meeting each production milestone. We stress the importance of our independent quality control inspections for bulk production. From first line inspections to final inspections and identifying any problems along the way.

INDEPENDENT QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTIONS

The risk of the quality issue is always high when outsourcing production in other countries. Quality control is an essential part of the importing process. Once the goods are shipped, there is no turning back as there is no simple economical viable way of either requesting a refund or returning goods.

We provide an independent quality control inspection for your goods. Our inspection team on the ground are highly skilled and trained Quality Control Inspectors and follow a professional quality control procedure. The inspection will be part of our overall sourcing/development and production work or we can work with your own suppliers/manufacturers as an additional service.

You will be provided with a full quality control inspection for a mid-line inspection, final inspection, detailed professional report and images to show your product, packaging – inner and outer, labelling and video drop tests. Any problems or changes will be identified well before final inspection.

BUSINESS CONSULTING/ BUSINESS PLANS

Starting a business is never easy. From your initial ‘idea’ to bringing it to life requires many facets to ensure your foundation is strong to pave the way for importing.

We offer business consulting for importation of goods from end to end.

It is critical to have a strategic plan and road map outlining your vision, product offerings, target market, competitive edge, sales and marketing forecasts, pricing and financial commitment, financial projections.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR TOURS

Agile is highly experienced in navigating Trade Fairs in India with our Partners. We offer you guided Trade Fair tours and Factory visits. We speak the local language, understand and respect local cultures, paving easier communication. Meeting your supplier face to face is an invaluable experience as we believe in building solid relationships over time, a mutual understanding and respect of working together and manufacturers having a clear understanding of the customers business requirements. We feel it is important to have a holistic approach to importing and seeing first hand the many levels of sourcing your products from beginning to end.
We can take care of all travel arrangements, including airfares, accommodation, Airport Transfers , visa information and other travel information for your health and safety. We will escort our clients daily from the hotel to the Trade Fairs and factory visits. You will be well informed each step of the way with a wealth of information.