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Save yourself time and money, avoid false starts and frustrating delays. Before starting your search for suppliers, it’s essential to be prepared. This session will walk through the key milestones, documents, and decisions needed to confidently approach suppliers. Learn how to assess your manufacturing readiness, avoid common pitfalls, and clearly communicate your needs.

Led by mHUB manufacturing Expert-in-Residence Bob Daniel-Wayman (“BDW”), the session will cover:

• Key milestones to reach before supplier outreach

• Essential documents and decisions to prepare

• How to clearly communicate your product needs

• Common readiness gaps that slow down sourcing

About the Speaker:
With more than 30 years of experience in product development and quality leadership, Bob Daniel-Wayman (“BDW”) has led engineering and quality teams across telecommunications, consumer electronics, IoT, and industrial automation. A holder of 23 patents and former VP of Engineering and VP of Quality, BDW brings a practical, senior-level perspective on what it takes to bring a product to market.

Who should attend:
Startups preparing to manufacture physical products, especially those exploring supplier engagement for the first time.