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The Real Cost of a Low Factory Quote
Unit Price Is Only the Beginning A supplier can be five cents cheaper and still be the more expensive choice. The true cost of purchasing includes defects, rework,…
Factory-direct supply for the cannabis industry
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Field guides on factory-direct sourcing, pack- aging, hardware, compliance, and landed pricing written for wholesale buyers.
Packaging
Cannabis Packaging 101: Bags, Jars, Tubes and the Job Each One Does
Packaging Has More Than One Job Cannabis packaging has to contain the product, protect it, support compliance, survive distribution and communicate the…
Sourcing & Supply Chain
4/20 Inventory Planning: The Wholesale Rush Happens Before the Holiday
Retail Sales Are the Last Step 4/20 is a retail event, but the supply-chain surge happens earlier. Wholesale platforms see retailers increase…
Sourcing & Supply Chain
The Cannabis Buyer’s Guide to Overseas Manufacturing
The Factory Is Only One Part of the Supply Chain Overseas manufacturing can unlock better pricing, deeper customization and access to specialized…
Quality & Compliance
Why Quality Control Starts Before Production
Inspection Is the End of QC, Not the Beginning Finding defects after production is better than finding them after delivery, but it…
Product Development & Innovation
Private Label, Modified or Fully Custom: Which Manufacturing Path Fits Your Brand?
There Is More Than One Way to Make a Product Yours Custom manufacturing is often treated as an all-or-nothing decision. In reality,…
Packaging
Child-Resistant Cannabis Packaging: What to Confirm Before You Order
Compliance Starts Before Artwork Child-resistant packaging is not something to solve after the package has been designed. The package format, closure, documentation…
Sourcing & Supply Chain
MOQ vs. Unit Cost: How Much Should a Cannabis Brand Actually Order?
The Lowest Unit Price Is Not Always the Best Buy Factories reward volume. Larger runs can reduce setup cost per unit, improve…
Sourcing & Supply Chain
The Factory Price Isn’t Your Price: Why Landed Cost Matters More Than Ever
A Cheap Quote Can Be Expensive A factory quote is only one line in the cost of an imported product. Freight, duties,…
Sourcing & Supply Chain
Choosing a Cannabis Vape Hardware Supplier: 10 Things That Matter
The Supplier Is Part of the Product Vape hardware is not a generic input. Supplier decisions affect product performance, compliance risk, defect…