[Jewelry making - Article 00322] - Re: [Orchid] First real production run

[lindsay byron]

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Hello Wise Orchid Members,

    I just received my first large order from a high-end specialty
    retailer. They've ordered deep quantities of several different
    designs. I'm not new to the business but I am new to production runs.
    I?'m a solo operation and I?'m not quite sure where to begin as I've
    always handmade everything from start to finish. Several of the
    components can probably be cast or die stamped to save time, but my
    head is spinning with all the details. 

    If anyone has ever been in a similar situation, I?'d love to hear
    how you did it and what potential pitfalls I may face. If any of you
    are doing small production runs (20-100 of a design), can you tell me
    what your process is like? How do you determine your turnaround times
    on such an order? Do you have assistant(s)? How you build accurate
    production calendars and keep your assistants interested in doing
    repetetive tasks? 

    Of course I realize that many folks don't like to divulge the
    details of their business, but if anyone is willing to share, I?'d
    love to hear how you do it and manage to make it profitable! 

LB
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