Brands that once relied on trading companies or sourcing agents are increasingly moving to direct factory relationships as they scale.
Read article → Industry InsightsTwo seemingly conflicting trends -- more customization requests and shorter expected timelines -- are both showing up in buyer inquiries simultaneously.
Read article → Industry InsightsFrom AI-native hardware to compliance-first sourcing, five patterns we're seeing across our OEM/ODM buyer base this year.
Read article → Industry InsightsTeam and player sponsorship deals are increasingly influencing which peripheral features get prioritized on brand roadmaps.
Read article → Industry InsightsAI assistant and translation hardware is moving from novelty to a genuine product category — here's what's behind the shift.
Read article → Industry InsightsWhat started as a premium niche feature is increasingly showing up as a baseline expectation in competitive-tier gaming keyboard positioning.
Read article → Industry InsightsMore buyers are asking sourcing-stage sustainability questions -- here's what's actually being asked and how manufacturers are responding.
Read article → Industry InsightsCloud subscription revenue is increasingly influencing hardware design decisions, not just business model decisions.
Read article → Industry InsightsDistributors managing multiple product lines increasingly prefer consolidating suppliers -- a trend we've seen accelerate across our buyer base.
Read article → Industry InsightsThe line between wearable health devices and connected home/office hardware is blurring -- a trend shaping how brands think about product roadmaps.
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