Manufacturing

Electrolux grows sales as appliance buyers move towards lower price points

Electrolux's latest results show rising sales alongside pressure on affordability and costs. Appliance distributors need to look closely at price bands and model availability.

OEM or ODM manufacturing: choosing the right route for a product

Your design or the factory’s existing product? Look beyond OEM and ODM labels to the development work, rights and responsibilities involved.

Pre-shipment inspection: a practical briefing for wholesale buyers

“Check the quality” leaves too much open. Give an inspector the detail needed to decide whether this batch is ready to ship.

How to approve a manufacturing sample before placing a production order

The sample looks good. Can the factory reproduce it? Turn approval into a clear reference for the batch you are about to buy.