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We are a full-service supply chain and product development agency.
Since 1998, Four Corners has helped some of America's favorite brands and retailers develop product lines and build reliable supply chains.
Today, we manage product development and supply chain operations with teams in Mexico, China, Vietnam, Thailand, and the US.
We are passionate about helping businesses scale through transparent and ethical global business practices.
Current Industry Challenges & Solutions
Over-reliance on China
Since 2018, we have been heavily diversifying our clients' supply chains outside of China. We also recognize that China is still the world's factory and will continue to play a role in global supply chains. We help quote out and sample product lines in multiple countries, evaluate short and long-term risk, and advise clients on all country of origin-related questions.
Four Corners sets up companies for sustained supply chain success with offices and manufacturing relationships throughout SE Asia, Mexico, the US, and Europe.
Managing Cost
Exchange rate fluctuations, material cost increases, and volatile logistics costs continue to make COGS management challenging. We continuously support our clients with cost management strategies that help improve margins while ensuring healthy long-term vendor relationships.
Our Cost Management Team monitors material costs, exchange rates, freight cost, and other COGS factors and helps our clients maximize margin structures.
Continuous Disruptions
COVID outbreaks, port strikes, energy shortages. The unpredictability of global supply chains continues to pose a threat to all consumer product brands and retailers. While freight rates have stabilized, other disruptions, such as geopolitical events, must be a part of each risk management strategy.
We strategically plan production calendars and PO placement to minimize disruptions to our clients' product flow.
Services
Product Development
Market Analysis
Conceptualization
Patent Research
Product Development
Product Engineering
CAD
Packaging Design
Rapid Prototyping
BOM Analysis
Design for Manufacture
Quality
In-House QA Team
In-House QC Team
Quality Engineering
Incoming Material Inspection
In-Line Inspections
Pre-Shipment Inspections
Onsite Troubleshooting
Lab Testing
Certifications
Sourcing
Supply Chain Analysis
COO Analysis
Strategic Sourcing
Vendor Evaluation
Sampling
Auditing
Subcontractor Analysis
Raw Material Sourcing
Cost Management
Compliance
Logistics
Container Booking
Container Optimization
Airfreight Booking
Forwarder Communication
LCL Consolidation
3PL Management
Pick&Pack
Dropship
Sample Tracking
Manufacturing
Vendor Communication
Social Compliance
Environ. Compliance
Relationship Management
Process Optimization
Brand Protection
Cost Management
Time-to-Market Optimization
PO Management
Retail Solutions
Display Concepts
Packaging Solutions
PDQs
End Caps
Pallet Programs
Retail Staging
Merchandising Strategy
Market Insights
Engagement Models
Venture Capital
We have formed Four Corners Capital Partners to provide growth capital to high-growth consumer products companies.
In addition to providing growth capital and access to our network of founders and investors, we support consumer product brands by managing all aspect of product development and supply chain.
Getting started
1. Analysis
After an introductory call, our team of experts analyzes your company’s needs. Whether it is country of origin diversification, margin improvement, better quality control, or any other gap, we will explain how we can help and make initial recommendations. We understand the importance of confidentiality and brand protection and don't share any of your data without your permission.
2. Trial Project
In Step 2, we show our capabilities with a trial project. This could be quoting out SKUs, performing inspections, fixing an urgent factory problem, or general supply chain and product consulting. While we are selective, in most cases the trial project is free.
3. Proposal
After a successful trial project, we present a full-service proposal. This proposal is a long term plan, detailing what teams and processes we would put into place to set up your supply chain operations for sustained success.
Partnership
Our goal is always to build long-term partnerships, and act as an extension of our clients in all countries in which we operate. Our most successful clients have been with us for over a decade, and we continue to grow together.