In product development, your vendor isn’t just a supplier.
They’re your partner in chaos.
They’re the person picking up your call at 9pm when a fabric issue pops up.
The one rushing a sample so your team doesn’t miss a fit session.
The one who quietly fixes a mistake you didn’t even catch yet.

A good factory will hit a deadline.
A great one will help you save a project before it even goes off track.

And that kind of relationship doesn’t happen overnight.
It’s built over time through trust, respect, honesty, and a whole lot of “we’ve got this together” moments.

Some of the best problem-solvers I know aren’t sitting in an office they’re on the factory floor, WhatsApping me photos, asking questions, and catching issues early.

So if you’ve ever had a vendor save your season you know how important these relationships are.

What’s something a vendor did for you that made all the difference?