04 · SOURCING

The right product.
The right partner network.

HADS connects each project with a reliable network of specialized partners covering materials, accessories, complementary manufacturing processes, welding and testing according to the needs of the product.

04 · SOURCING

Le bon produit. Le bon réseau de partenaires.

HADS relie chaque projet à un réseau fiable de partenaires spécialisés couvrant les matières, accessoires, procédés complémentaires de fabrication, soudure et essais selon les besoins du produit.

04 · SOURCING

Das richtige Produkt. Das richtige Partnernetzwerk.

HADS verbindet jedes Projekt mit einem zuverlässigen Netzwerk spezialisierter Partner für Materialien, Zubehör, ergänzende Fertigungsverfahren, Schweißarbeiten und Prüfungen entsprechend den Anforderungen des Produkts.

04 · SOURCING

A controlled sequence. Clear decisions. One accountable team.

Each sub-step has a purpose: reduce ambiguity, protect the next operation and keep the project moving.

OUR METHOD · STEP BY STEP

Sourcing · 8 material decisions

FROM DECISION TO VALIDATED OUTPUT
01
Material brief

Material brief

Translate performance, handfeel, appearance, price and lead-time targets. Selection balances performance, availability, visual coherence and industrial feasibility so the approved solution can be reproduced consistently.

02
Supplier mapping

Supplier mapping

Identify mills and trim suppliers suited to the project. Selection balances performance, availability, visual coherence and industrial feasibility so the approved solution can be reproduced consistently.

03
Fabric shortlist

Fabric shortlist

Compare composition, weight, construction, finish and availability. Selection balances performance, availability, visual coherence and industrial feasibility so the approved solution can be reproduced consistently.

04
Trim & component selection

Trim & component selection

Source zips, snaps, elastics, labels, threads and accessories. Selection balances performance, availability, visual coherence and industrial feasibility so the approved solution can be reproduced consistently.

05
Colour development

Colour development

Manage colour standards, lab dips and shade approvals where required. Selection balances performance, availability, visual coherence and industrial feasibility so the approved solution can be reproduced consistently.

06
Testing & compliance

Testing & compliance

Verify shrinkage, colourfastness, strength and required compliance. Selection balances performance, availability, visual coherence and industrial feasibility so the approved solution can be reproduced consistently.

07
Cost & lead-time alignment

Cost & lead-time alignment

Balance technical performance with MOQ, price and calendar. Selection balances performance, availability, visual coherence and industrial feasibility so the approved solution can be reproduced consistently.

08
Material approval

Material approval

Freeze approved references and BOM before bulk commitment. Selection balances performance, availability, visual coherence and industrial feasibility so the approved solution can be reproduced consistently.

✓
PROJECT CHECKPOINT

Validated output

The stage closes only when the expected output is clear enough to feed the next one.

DEVELOP YOUR PRODUCT
NEXT IN THE PROCESS

Industrialisation

Move forward with a controlled handover to the next stage.

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