Allison K.

If you need product made correctly, on time, and profitably, I can help. I’ve spent 15+ years building product lines in apparel, accessories, licensed programs, and consumer goods. I don’t just “find factories.” I build sourcing systems, protect margin, and manage production so you don’t lose money or sleep. I’ve worked across outdoor, fishing, licensed sports, retail consumer goods, and multi SKU programs. I know how quickly things can go sideways in production. My role is to prevent that before it happens. What I help clients with most: • Taking a concept and turning it into production ready product • Finding and vetting the right factories in Asia • Negotiating pricing and engineering margin • Managing sampling and production timelines • Implementing QC checkpoints • Solving factory communication breakdowns • Fixing underperforming suppliers Apparel & Accessories Experience: Performance Apparel Knit, woven, insulated outerwear UPF and stretch performance fabrics Outdoor and fishing apparel Team sport and fanwear Accessories & Softgoods: Headwear Bags Giftable products Kitted and multi SKU programs Licensed & Compliance Driven Programs: NFL, MLB, NCAA licensed apparel Compliance documentation and testing Retail ready packaging and labeling Consumer Goods Experience: Paper goods Party and seasonal programs Back to school Craft and baking kits Private label retail programs What Makes Me Different: I think like an owner. I focus on margin, landed cost, and production risk from day one. I build SOPs, factory agreements, QC systems, and clear production calendars so you aren’t reacting to problems at the last minute. I’m comfortable stepping into: • Early concept stage • Factory sourcing and vetting • Sample management • Full production oversight • Import coordination Whether you need short term project support or ongoing sourcing leadership, I can integrate quickly and move things forward. Typical Projects • Source and vet 3 to 5 factories for new product development • Manage proto and sales sample phases • Build costing and margin models • Oversee first production run • Audit and improve supplier relationships • Set up QC and pre shipment inspection process If you’re looking for someone who understands product, profit, and overseas production realities, let’s talk. Send me a message with your product type, MOQ, and timeline and I’ll let you know how I can help.