The Cooperative Manufacturing Model
Why co-op incentives beat traditional vendor networks for speed, loyalty, and quality.
Manufacturing Intelligence
Manufacturing insights. Market data.
Manufacturing insights. Market data.
Distributed production strategies.
Explore our comprehensive research on modern manufacturing, maker networks, and distributed production.
Access expert analysis, industry trends, and actionable strategies for the future of making.
From Prototype to Production
A practical playbook for taking a product from CAD → pilot runs → stable production.
Quality Assurance Without Factory Overhead
How distributed makers can deliver consistent quality with standards, sampling, and scorecards.
Ecommerce Growth Report (2025–2028)
The macro case for faster product cycles, more SKUs, and why flexible fulfillment wins.
Pricing Frameworks for Pay-When-You-Sell Platforms
Pricing models that feel fair—take-rates, usage fees, and optional subscriptions—without killing margins.
The Creator-to-Consumer Supply Chain
How TikTok/Shopify/Etsy brands operate now: trend velocity, rapid iteration, and constant new drops.
IP Protection + Licensing for Digital Product Designs
Licensing models and guardrails that let designers monetize without getting ripped off.
Social Commerce & Live Shopping Forecast
Why social commerce is becoming a primary distribution channel—and what it demands from production.
Maker Network Operations Manual
How to run a maker network like an elite team: onboarding, tiers, certification, and incentives.
Returns, Defects, and Customer Experience
How to deliver "Amazon-level" expectations with distributed manufacturing.
Compliance & Safety for Manufactured Goods
A practical guide to safety, labeling, restricted categories, and documentation as you scale.
The Trust Layer: Escrow, SLAs, and Verification
Marketplace mechanics that prevent scams and enforce reliability at scale.
The 3D Printing Growth Curve (Now → 2030)
Why additive manufacturing is compounding—and why microfactories unlock new ecommerce economics.
Transforming ecommerce supply chains with Asmbly Labs
