School Mochila Customization Case
In 2020, we received an inquiry about 6,000 school backpacks (“mochila”) from a Chilean client. Our client asked us if we could control the cost because they had limited budget. In this study, we will briefly introduce how we saved the cost for our client.
Introduction
In June 2020, a client from Chile, who was bidding for a public program dedicated to helping young children and their families with education, reached out to us on WeChat for 6000 mochilas or school backpacks. They shared their requirements for the backpacks, including the materials to be used and the preferred size, and asked to see the samples as soon as possible.
After we confirmed with our client about the details and price, we used our stock fabric to produce the samples and sent them to our client quickly.
Challenge
After we produced the samples, the challenge arose as our client informed us that our quotation exceeded their target price, and they asked us to control the cost of the product. We had to come up with a solution that would help our client meet their budget constraints while also ensuring that the quality of the mochilas was not compromised.
Solution
Our production department came up with three different suggestions:
- Change the shape of the mesh pockets on the sides to rectangle shape. In this way, the processing time of the mesh pocket part can be reduced greatly and the fabric can be used more efficiently.
- Use a different material for the nose part of the mochila. The new material is stiffer and cheaper.
- One of the colors on the mochila is hard to find on the material market, and thus we suggested to use a similar color which is cheaper in price.
Our client accepted our suggestions and updated their design accordingly. We then produced new mochila samples according to the changes and shipped them to our client. Our client was very satisfied with the samples and they soon placed the initial order for the 6,000 mochilas.
Result
The program turned out to be a huge success and helped countless Chilean children and their families in poverty with education. Later in 2022, our client again won the bid for 5,500 mochilas for the same program, and without hesitation, chose us as the manufacturer of these mochilas.
At IHoneyBag, we are committed to providing our clients with customized solutions that meet their unique needs and budget. We always strive to provide excellent quality products while also ensuring cost-effectiveness.
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I have 19 years of experience in manufacturing, trading, and exporting. My company began producing outdoor bags and backpacks since 2004. I wish to work together with you and your brand in its growth.
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