Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Overseas Manufacturing Team?
If you're growing a product-based brand, you already know: overseas sourcing and production can either fuel your success — or quietly hold you back.
The difference? It often comes down to having the right overseas partners, clear communication, rigorous quality control, and a trusted team watching the details, so you can focus on growing your business.
At Flywheel Sourcing, we’ve spent over a decade helping brands like yours transform overseas operations from a source of frustration to a competitive advantage.
To help you uncover potential gaps — and hidden opportunities — in your current operations, we created this quick self-assessment.
Take the Flywheel Sourcing Self-Assessment
Answer “Yes” or “No” to each of the following questions:
Do you receive consistent, proactive updates from your overseas manufacturing partners — without having to chase them down?
Do you have complete visibility into the “Bill of Material (BOM) details”, timelines, and processes of your overseas operations?
Has the production quality and execution met your expectations over the past 12 months?
Do you have production options in more than one country to mitigate risk?
Are your products consistently delivered on time, meeting your growth and inventory needs?
Do you feel confident that your overseas team fully understands your brand's quality standards and expectations?
Have you been able to innovate and launch new products without overseas production being a bottleneck?
Is your current overseas sourcing setup contributing to — rather than limiting — your ability to scale quickly?
Are your products tested by independent third-party laboratories as part of your quality assurance process?
Are pre-shipment inspections and factory quality control measures consistently performed and documented to ensure your products meet specifications?
Do you have a trusted partner or advisor who understands both overseas production and the expectations of major U.S. retailers?
Are you spending more time on product development and innovation than on managing overseas production details?
How Did You Score?
10–12 "Yes" answers: You’re in great shape — your overseas operations are positioned to support your growth.
7–9 "Yes" answers: You’ve got a solid foundation, but there are clear opportunities to optimize and protect your business.
Fewer than 7 "Yes" answers: Your overseas operations could be silently costing you time, money, and growth. It’s time to explore a better way.
Flywheel Sourcing: The Trusted Partner Behind Confident Brands
From independent lab testing and product inspections to factory audits, production planning, and risk mitigation, Flywheel Sourcing takes the stress out of overseas operations — so you can focus on innovation and growth.
Ready to take the next step?
👉 Schedule a Discovery Call to learn how we help brands like yours get the most out of their overseas manufacturing teams.