Talk about proper MOQ with manufacturer
MOQ meaning
MOQ is referring to “ “minimum order quantity”. It means the minimum quantity of items a manufacturer will accept for a production order.
MOQ purpose
For manufacturers, it helps in optimizing production processes by ensuring that production runs are economically viable. For wholesalers and retailers, it helps in managing inventory levels and controlling costs.
How many unites is considered as “ LOW MOQ” & “ HIGH MOQ”
Whether a certainly quantity is consider as “ Low” or “ High” is entirely depended on the manufacturer. A small supplier will consider 100PCS as big orders, but a proper will not even consider that due to high management cost.
There is no standard of MOQ , generally speaking, below are the guidelines when talking about MOQ.
1. LOW MOQ: A small manufacturer usually setting MOQ100pcs as productions standard
2. Stand MOQ: for a mid-size factory , is looking for 500pcs as min order.
3. High MOQ: for a large manufacturer，start with 1000PCS above as an opening order. Due to flow line production,small qty is hard to make the processes goes smoothly.
How to get a quote from A manufacture
Don’t hesitate to ask questions about the manufacturing process, capabilities, lead times, payment terms, minimum order quantities (MOQs), quality control measures, and any other concerns you may have. Clarifying these details upfront can help avoid misunderstandings later on.
