Manufacturing & Sourcing
Global sourcing and manufacturing coordination.
For applicable consumer products, Core Distribution, Inc. manages sourcing and manufacturing coordination: connecting product requirements with suppliers and production planning.
Our role
Coordination between product requirements and production.
Core Distribution, Inc. coordinates global sourcing and manufacturing for consumer products where it applies, working at a professional business-to-business level.
That means communicating what a product needs to be, working with suppliers to make it, and planning production so products can move on to warehousing and distribution. Sourcing and manufacturing arrangements, responsibilities, and terms are confirmed for each product in the applicable quote or agreement.
Areas of support
Sourcing and manufacturing support.
- 01
Global sourcing
Identifying and coordinating sourcing for applicable consumer products to meet the stated product requirements.
- 02
Supplier coordination
Communicating with suppliers about specifications, expectations, and timing, and keeping information organized.
- 03
Manufacturing support
Supporting manufacturing activity for a product as it moves from approved requirements into production.
- 04
Product requirements
Documenting and communicating product requirements, specifications, and packaging considerations.
- 05
Production planning
Planning production steps and coordinating schedules where applicable.
- 06
Handoff to distribution
Aligning production with warehousing, order preparation, and wholesale distribution.
Product flow
From concept to commercial distribution.
Sourcing and manufacturing coordination connects product development on one side with warehousing and wholesale distribution on the other.
Concept
Product requirements
Sourcing
Supplier coordination
Production
Manufacturing coordination
Warehousing
Inventory handling
Distribution
Commercial orders
Working together
Start with the product and its requirements.
The more clearly a product is defined, the more effectively it can be sourced and planned.
- Product description, specifications, and requirements
- Packaging and presentation considerations
- Intended retail or commercial channel
- Quantities or timing considerations, if known
Discuss a product or commercial supply request.
Reach Core Distribution, Inc. by phone, email, or the business inquiry form.