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You Already Paid for EVA Bag Molds. Why Invest $30,000+ in a Second Supplier?
Your EVA bags already sell and your molds are paid for. Why invest $30,000+ in another supplier? Explore the cost of dependence, existing-product matching, and new development with Funda Sourcing.
How Funda Handles Packaging Design During Product Sourcing
Packaging sits between product development, branding, compliance and printing. Here is how Funda coordinates that work, where our responsibility ends, and why the boundary matters.
Cheap to Make, Expensive to Sell: Two Sourcing Case Studies on Packaging and Product Development
A product can be inexpensive to manufacture and still be expensive to sell. One Funda project reduced FBA shipping cost per unit from $3.90 to $2.50 through flat-pack tent stake packaging; another developed a wrinkle-release spray with a more reliable sprayer.
Why Patent Checks Should Happen Before Tooling: A Gravity Log Splitter Case Study
After months of developing a gravity-assisted firewood splitter for a Middle Eastern client, we found a potential patent conflict before tooling. Here is why patent checks belong in product development from the beginning.
How to Private Label Products in China in 2026
Private labeling in China works best when buyers improve an existing manufacturing platform through better specifications, packaging, supplier control, quality standards, and customer positioning.
How to Match a Fragrance When Changing Suppliers
When a growing brand needed backup perfume and candle manufacturers, an undisclosed fragrance code became the main obstacle. This real 2026 case study explains how the scent was matched and made transferable.
Private Label vs. Custom Product: Which Path Fits Your Brand?
Private label and custom product sourcing require different levels of development, cost, MOQ, sampling, supplier capability, and production control.
