OUR PROCESS
Stout Stuff applies a time-tested process to design, manufacture, and deliver innovative, quality products at extremely competitive prices – providing retailers and their customers with truly exceptional value!
Our process begins with identifying retailer opportunities:
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Traditional bid process
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National brand quality level development
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Private label or new brand launch to market
DEFINING PROJECT SCOPE
COLLABORATIVE DESIGN
Our account management and design teams work together to develop innovative concepts:
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Improving product design and functionality
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Maintaining target cost
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Respectful of intellectual property through creative solutions
PROTOTYPING
Our design team provides a hands-on, interactive preliminary review process:
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​3D renderings and 3D printer prototypes
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Primary and secondary packaging
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Temporary mold construction
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Custom fabrication and mockups
PRICING
Our prototypes are used to establish and confirm pricing with a variety of manufacturing partners around the world:
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USA, China, India, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, and South America
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US Warehoused or Direct Import
REVIEW & REVISE
Our review process is focused on collaboration with the retailer to find the best product-market fit:
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Retailer product review and revisions
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Preliminary independent test lab results/reviews
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Consumer reviews
PRE-PRODUCTION
Our thorough process ensures the product is ready for final production:
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Custom mold development
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Finalize packaging
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Production timeline confirmation
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Independent test lab submission
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
Our team oversees all manufacturing activities to ensure production goals and quality standards are met:
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Maintaining adequate supply levels
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Managing upstream costs
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Finding efficiencies and driving further innovation
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Building meaningful partnerships