We’d all like our jobs to be easier. Luckily for you, there’s a simple way to make your projects run smoother than ever: Just take a look at your supplier partner. Your promo provider can be the difference between an easy sale or a drawn-out disaster. Read on to learn five of the top qualities you should check for before placing an order to ensure your supplier is up to par.
If your clients want their promos to stand out, there’s no better solution than customization. Whether that means personalizing an established product type (like a mug or bag) with their unique brand colors, or creating something that’s never existed before, your clients will find more value in your service when you can provide custom solutions to their needs.
A LOOK INSIDE GREATER PACIFIC INDUSTRIES, INC.:
Greater Pacific Industries, Inc. is a custom manufacturer and importer, which gives complete freedom to create custom products specific to your client’s needs. Not only that, they're experts at developing product ideas that meet your budget and production time. Since they know what’s possible and what’s not, they only design products that can actually be produced, saving you time and aggravation down the line.
Nail Your Pitch With Product Renderings
Sometimes seeing is believing. That’s why Greater Pacific Industries, Inc. provides product renderings of your promos to show clients during sales pitches. These product mock-ups help your clients visualize their custom investment, which makes it easier to sign on the dotted the line. In fact, they've found that renderings are a big part of what sells custom jobs to clients.
When you place a product order, you’re putting your name on the line. If something goes wrong, your client will be unhappy with your service, even if the issue was the supplier’s fault. That’s why it’s crucial to only work with suppliers with established quality assurance and safety testing processes. Make sure your provider can tell you about all the standards they adhere to so you and your client aren’t hit with surprises (like faulty products) upon delivery.
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You can feel confident ordering from Greater Pacific Industries, Inc., thanks to their 20-step project management protocol. They make sure to pass all testing required for every product they produce, along with any additional tests your client may require, such as:
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Child safety laws
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CPSIA
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Proposition 65
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Surface lead levels
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And more.
Plus, they always ensure their production methods and materials are compliant from the start to mitigate any potential issues before they happen.
Find out more about how testing capabilities from Greater Pacific Industries, Inc. can improve your business!
When it comes to custom promos, one factory size does not fit all. Here’s an example: Let’s say your supplier’s primary factory specializes in producing sports bottles, but your client wants to create custom-shaped flash drives. If your supplier doesn’t have a flash drive factory to send your order to, their primary factory will be left trying to put together a project they’re not familiar with. Is that how you want your orders handled?
Talk to your supplier to learn more about the factories they have available to fulfill your order. Make sure they have the capability to complete your project, especially if you’re dealing with customized items.
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With about 25 years of custom manufacturing and importing experience, Greater Pacific Industries, Inc. has built an impressive network of factories in China, so every order you place with them will be routed to the factory best suited for your unique project. To ensure this, their Shanghai office coordinates production and transit, so every project they produce is on-quality, on-budget and on-time.
If you’re importing products from overseas, customs can cause a wrench in the best laid plans if your supplier isn’t familiar with the process. Don’t worry: You don’t need to be a customs pro yourself, but you should make sure your supplier is. Ask your promo provider about their experience shipping products from overseas successfully, and how they can ensure you won’t run into any snags in the delivery process. After all, if something goes wrong, it’s your service your client won’t be happy with – but if all runs smoothly, you’ll be the one they come back to for repeat orders.
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You don’t have to fear customs with Greater Pacific Industries, Inc. on your side. Their logistics team has decades of experience importing promos, so they can ensure the entire process goes smoothly. They are one of few importers to have C-TPAT certification, so shipments clear customs faster. Not only that – because they manage their entire supply chain, they can ensure the proper transit methods are used to meet their deadlines. The end result? No finger pointing, no blame game, just the results their clients expect. Every time.
