Sourcing and Distribution

At iKargos, we help you move from "this is my idea" to "this is ready for a factory to produce." That means asking the right questions early, tightening up specifications, and making sure suppliers quote the same thing—so you don't get surprises later.

Whether you're building a new product from scratch or improving an existing one, our job is to keep the process practical and supplier-ready: clear requirements, realistic timelines, and decisions backed by real costing and manufacturability.

What we handle

• Product brief & requirements: Turn your concept into a usable brief—target price, materials, key features, use case, and quality expectations.
• Supplier sourcing: Identify capable manufacturers based on your target price, MOQ, lead time, and capacity (not just whoever quotes lowest).
• Material & component selection: Suggest workable options for finishes, fabrics, metals/plastics, trims, accessories, and packaging—aligned with durability and cost.
• Sampling & iterations: Manage sample requests, revisions, and approvals so you don't lose weeks in back-and-forth or unclear feedback loops.
• Specifications: Clear measurements, tolerances, packaging requirements, artwork/label placement, carton markings, and labeling details to reduce factory mistakes.
• Costing support: Break down quotes and flag hidden costs (tooling, mold charges, packaging upgrades, compliance, freight impact, and payment terms).
• Timeline planning: Build a realistic development plan—sampling rounds, production windows, and shipping buffers—so launch dates are based on reality.

What you get

• A supplier shortlist that fits your category and budget (with clear comparison points).
• Supplier-ready documentation like specs, packaging notes, and quality expectations.
• Clear sample feedback so revisions are specific, measurable, and easy for factories to execute.

Why it matters

When sourcing is rushed, the problems show up later—quality issues, delays, and unexpected expenses. We focus on getting the foundations right so production runs smoother, quotes make sense, and your product reaches the market without "fixing it in the next batch."