It can be difficult to find apparel manufacturers with low MOQs for the following reasons
Economies of scale:
Many manufacturers operate on economies of scale, where high volume production reduces unit costs. Smaller orders are less profitable for these manufacturers, and they prefer to deal with customers who can order larger quantities.
Fixed Costs and Lead Times:
Apparel production, especially ready-to-wear, requires certain fixed costs and lead times. These costs are not efficiently allocated due to small order quantities, making small initial order quantities unattractive to manufacturers seeking to maximize efficiency and profitability.
Resource Allocation:
Apparel manufacturers often have limited production capacity and must allocate resources wisely. Large orders are often prioritized because they are more profitable, while small minimum order sizes are unaffordable to customers.
Resource Allocation
Production quality and complexity:
Small orders require the same attention to detail and quality control as large orders. Some manufacturers argue that it is inefficient to allocate more resources to small orders.
Supply chain and material sourcing:
Apparel manufacturers often purchase materials in bulk to reduce costs. Purchasing materials in large quantities may not be reasonable for small orders, and orders with low initial minimum quantities may increase purchasing costs and complicate the purchasing process.
Market Orientation:
Some manufacturers strategically choose to work only with large customers and position themselves in certain market segments. These manufacturers may not have the capacity or interest to address the problems inherent in small-scale production.
They do not specialize in low quality products:
Very few manufacturers specialize in low quality products. Finding such specialized producers requires more research and networking, especially for start-up producers.
Geographical constraints:
Generally, producers specializing in Low MOQ clothing manufacturer are located in specific regions and are not available to all companies, especially those that operate globally.
Despite these challenges, the demand for low-quality factor products continues to grow, especially as the number of SMEs and independent designers increases. As a result, more and more manufacturers are beginning to realize how lucrative it is to cater to this market segment.
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