Infant & Licensed Consumer Products Sourcing from China
How we helped a Mexico-based importer develop, qualify, and ship a multi-category retail program on time.
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Key Highlights
1) Multiple product categories (infant, toys, licensed goods) developed and produced within one program
2) Supplier base qualified and consolidated through structured audit process
3) 100% compliance readiness for Disney FAMA requirements, with full documentation support
4) End-to-end production and shipment monitoring implemented across all suppliers and categories
SVI provided strong on-the-ground support in China, helping us navigate supplier audits, Disney FAMA requirements, and production challenges. Their involvement ensured compliance and allowed us to ship our products with confidence and meet our retail commitments.
A Mexico-based consumer products importer needed support to develop and launch a multi-category retail program covering infant and licensed consumer goods, including pacifiers, plush toys, packaging displays, and licensed bags.
The products were intended for major retail channels, requiring strict compliance, consistent quality control, and on-time delivery for scheduled launches.
However, the internal team lacked experience in developing new product categories and managing compliance-heavy sourcing projects in China.
Products
Infant + licensed goods
Compliance requirement
Disney FAMA approval
Channel
Major retail chains
Key risk
Fixed launch deadlines
What Was At Risk
The client faced several operational and execution risks:
- Limited internal product development knowledge for new categories
- No dedicated team for supplier qualification or factory audits
- Unfamiliar with licensed product compliance, including Disney FAMA requirements
- Difficulty evaluating and comparing supplier pricing structures
- No structured inspection or production monitoring system in place
- High risk of delayed shipment and missed retail launch deadlines
These gaps created significant exposure to timeline delays, quality inconsistency, and compliance failure risks.
What SVI Global Take to Solve the Challenges
We acted as the client’s on-the-ground sourcing and production execution partner in China, supporting both development and manufacturing control.
We provided full-cycle support across supplier selection, compliance management, product development, and production execution.
1. Supplier qualification & factory audit
Assessed production capability, QC systems, compliance readiness, and capacity alignment. Only qualified factories were onboarded.
2. Disney FAMA compliance coordination
Guided factories through all FAMA steps and documentation to secure production approval for licensed product categories.
3. Product Development Support
We supported the client in developing new product categories by:
1) Translating retail requirements into manufacturable specifications;
2) Working directly with factories on sampling and adjustments;
3) Helping define feasible material and production solutions
4. Supplier Cost Benchmarking & Negotiation
Cross-checked pricing across suppliers and negotiated to ensure cost competitiveness while maintaining production quality expectations.
5. Inspection & Production Control Setup
Implemented pre-production checks, in-line monitoring, final inspections, and packaging verification aligned with retail standards.
6. Production Issue Management
Actively coordinated with factories to resolve production challenges in real time, minimizing delays and preventing escalation risks.
7. Shipment Tracking & Delivery Control
We monitored production progress and shipment timelines to protect launch schedules across all categories.
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Final Outcome - What We Achieve
The program was successfully executed within a controlled and agreed timeline.
Key outcomes included:
- On-time delivery in our compromised time-line
- Stable product quality across multiple categories
- Successful compliance approval for licensed products (including FAMA documentation)
- Reduced sourcing and production risks through structured factory control
- Improved production control and shipping visibility
The client was able to successfully move forward with a complex retail program despite limited internal sourcing and development capabilities.
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Sourcing, Production Management, Product Development, Quality Control, Logistics
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