SOS: Why Ordering Too Much Stock is a Costly Mistake

10/10/2025 12 min Temporada 7 Episodio 306
SOS: Why Ordering Too Much Stock is a Costly Mistake

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In this episode in the MANUFACTURING SOS series, I’m breaking down why placing a big order with your manufacturer, especially on your first production run with them, can be a costly mistake.You’ll learn why it’s always smarter to treat your first production run as a test, how to avoid tying up all your money in stock, and how to respond when a manufacturer insists on high MOQs.If you’re at the stage of placing your first order with a factory, or wondering how many units to start with, don’t miss this one.▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube🎧 Listen now to find out:📦 Why ordering big on your first run is rarely a good idea🧪 How to treat your first production like a product test👚 How to avoid ending up with stock you can’t sell⭐️ Why less really is more when you're building a UK-made brand🎧 Subscribe to the Make it British podcast so you don’t miss the rest of this special MANUFACTURING SOS seriesGet my Range Plan Template Here▶️ Watch the full series on YouTube🚀 Ready to scale your UK-made brand? Apply for the British Brand Accelerator at makeitbritish.co.uk/apply