Choose a starting route, then define the product together. OEM and ODM projects both need clear specifications, sample approvals and commercial milestones.
Bring your authorised tech pack, drawings or reference sample. Review the upper, last, sole, fit, materials and construction before setting a sample plan. Identify what is fixed and what can be adjusted for production.
Start with your target wearer, use case, market and price position. Discuss silhouette, materials and component options, then agree development responsibilities and design ownership before sampling.
Review upper materials, lining, insole, sole construction, colours, logo placement, labels and packaging. Feasibility, tooling and material minimums are confirmed against the actual brief.
Share the target market, quantities, size range, required launch date and available files. Confirm the development questions, sample scope and quotation assumptions.
Evaluate fit and construction as well as appearance. Consolidate comments by sample version, close open issues and confirm the production specification in writing.
Agree the quantity allocation, quality checkpoints and packing instructions. Review inspection results and shipping requirements against the order plan before release.
OEM suits a project with an existing specification or design. ODM starts earlier, with a market need or product direction. Share your available information so the scope can be discussed.
Agree design rights, permitted use, tooling ownership and access in the project terms before development begins. Do not assume these are included in a product price.
Include authorised artwork, placement, colours, label text and packaging requirements in your brief. Application method and feasibility need sample review.