Small Batch Production for Startups: A Guide to Managing MOQs & Inventory

Small Batch Production for Startups: A Guide to Managing MOQs & Inventory

So you’ve got this incredible idea for a clothing line. You've got your designs, your brand name, and a burning desire to launch. But then you start talking to manufacturers, and you hear the three-letter acronym that sends shivers down your spine: MOQ.

MOQ stands for Minimum Order Quantity, and it's basically the minimum number of units a manufacturer will produce for you. For a small brand, being told you have to order 1,000 shirts just to get started can feel like a punch to the gut. It's a huge financial risk.