260 – 5 Hidden Manufacturing Costs and How to Avoid Them

Make it British Podcast

In this episode I discuss some of the hidden costs of manufacturing, and offer tips on how to avoid them.

Whether you're starting a new brand, or growing an existing one, there's typically five common areas where costs can spiral out of control, but the good thing is, they are all easily avoidable.

Topics covered in this episode:

• The five hidden costs in UK manufacturing and how to avoid them
• How you can minimise sample costs
• Why it's easy to overspend on raw materials
• How to avoid buying too much stock
• Why making in the UK eliminates some of your logistics costs

Resources mentioned in this episode

25 Hidden Costs of Starting a Brand

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