Tag Archives: pre-production

Why Pilot Runs Are Non-Negotiable Before Mass Production [Podcast]

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Adrian Leighton

Every manufacturer dreams of a smooth launch—until hidden pitfalls derail the process. In Episode 286 of China Manufacturing Decoded, Renaud and Adrian dive deep into why pilot runs are essential, not optional, on your product’s path to reliable mass production.

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Planning For Effective Pilot Runs [Podcast]

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Adrian Leighton

Sofeast’s head of New Product Development, Andrew Amirnovin, explains what pilot runs are, their benefits to importers, the risks of skipping them, and the 5 key things that you need to plan for in order to get good results.   … Continue reading →

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How To Maintain Good Quality When Manufacturing A New Piece Of Apparel?

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Renaud Anjoran

Maintaining good product quality when manufacturing a new piece of apparel is a common concern, even when working with a regular manufacturer. The issue here is that the garment is ‘new,’ and, in this case, new means ‘increased risks.’ Increased … Continue reading →

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Quality Control Plan: Defining Expectations Before Production

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Renaud Anjoran

A quality control plan is the document that lists all the quality-related checkpoints to be passed during/after a production run. Depending on the situation, it can include process, product, or legal checkpoints. Getting this document approved is an essential step … Continue reading →

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