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Checking Production Capacity of a Hammock Factory in China

What if we sell more than our factory can produce?
Can we trust a factory because it is the main seller on Alibaba?

In this video we will take you on a factory tour in Wenzhou, China. Our task: check if our factory can change its production to triple the capacity in peak periods.
How can we make sure that they will produce 15,000 neck hammocks / camping chairs / swing chairs / stuffed animals / leashes / dog clothes in one week time?

How can we make sure that they will produce 15,000 neck hammocks / camping chairs / swing chairs / stuffed animals / leashes / dog clothes in one week time?

-》verify stock levels
-》monitor production process and time
-》make a production schedule (Gantt chart)
-》link it to a contract and get the factory to sign it
-》carry out surprise visits to make sure the schedules and stock levels are respected
-》have a backup plan to 1/ be safe and 2/ keep our main factory motivated