What to Ask Before Working With an OEM Factory

What Production Experience Should You Ask an OEM Factory About?

Start by asking what product categories the factory has produced, which customization options are mature, and which projects require extra development. A reliable OEM factory should be honest about what is standard, what is possible, and what may be risky.

What Sample and Approval Process Questions Should Buyers Ask?

Confirm sample cost, sample lead time, available colors, logo method, packaging sample options, and how many approval rounds are included. Ask what happens if a sample does not match the approved brief.

What Quality Control Questions Should Buyers Ask an OEM Factory?

Request a clear explanation of incoming inspection, function tests, waterproof tests when applicable, aging tests, packaging checks, and outgoing inspection. Ask whether inspection reports or production photos can be shared before shipment.

Who Owns Communication and Responsibility in an OEM Project?

Before payment, confirm who owns project communication, who confirms artwork, who checks production, and who handles after-sales issues. Clear ownership prevents small misunderstandings from becoming costly production problems.

VOVOHO MOQ by service model

Service modelMOQSample lead time
White Label (label/packaging only)50–200 units7–14 days
ODM Private Label (logo, color, packaging)100–500 units7–14 days
App-Connected ODM200–500 units7–14 days
OEM Custom Mold500–1,000+ units30–60 days (mold) + 7–14 days

VOVOHO production lead times

StageTimeline
Sample — existing platform7–14 days
Sample — new custom mold30–60 days (tooling) + 7–14 days
Bulk production25–35 days after sample approval
Total ODM project (brief → shipment)≈ 35–55 days
Total OEM project (brief → shipment)≈ 75–110 days

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