Our Process
Our Process
Are you ready to order your products? To get a cost estimate, speak to one of our representatives and tell them about the product and the quantity you need. Once the order is confirmed, the products will be shipped to your location. If your order is extremely large, we may have to make more product which takes about 4 -8 weeks. If your order is custom, we will need an extra 4 weeks to make molds, and another 4 weeks to get certifications. For all custom orders you will want to plan well in advance.
To start your custom job using our Rapid Change System, send us your particular specifications for the engine you want and we will start the process by making a sample. Once the sample is complete, we will ship it to you for your approval, and production will begin immediately after your approval has been received. Lead times vary depending on the product, but it usually takes between 4 – 8 weeks to manufacture depending on the complexity and quantity ordered. Once the product has been manufactured, our quality control team will inspect the products to ensure our high standards are met. Afterwards, the products will be packed and shipped to you by sea or air. Specifications can be emailed to Rapid Electronics at info@rapid-electronics.com. Need help with a custom design or have some questions about our products? Then fill out the contact us form or call us now. Rapid Electronics is confident that you will be satisfied with our patented products, and we look forward to establishing a working relationship with your company.
SEND DESIGN
The first step in our process is to call or email us so we can discuss your specific needs. You can select a product from our website, or we can help you design your custom product using our Rapid Change System. When submitting your specifications, make sure the details are legible and described well so our staff can easily understand. Once we have the design that you want made, we will give you an estimate which will include a minimum order quantity (MOQ), a price per unit, design fees, mold fees, and certification fees. The price is based on the complexity of the design, the quantity ordered, and the timeframe in which you need the products.
MAKE SAMPLE
After you have received your estimate, the next step is to make a sample of your design. Samples usually take 2 – 4 weeks to make, but this depends on the complexity of the design. Additionally, if you need the products fast, you can place the order and we can make a production sample which allows us to order all the materials right away saving you 2 – 4 weeks’ production time. Keep in mind that if you want to acquire UL or other certifications for your products you will want to plan ahead as it takes a minimum of 4 weeks. Additionally, you will want to budget for the extra cost of acquiring these certifications as they are usually very costly. Once you receive the sample, you can either approve the sample or instruct us to make necessary revisions. After revisions are made and the sample is approved production will begin.
PRODUCTION
After you have approved the sample, production will begin. Lead times vary depending on the product, but it usually takes between 4 – 8 weeks to manufacture depending on the complexity and quantity ordered. Once the product has been made, our quality control team will individually inspect and test each product to ensure our high standards are met. Once the products have passed our inspections and testing, they are packed and sent to either the shipping port or the airport depending on how you want to ship the finished products.
SHIPPING
Once the product is ready, we will send the completed products to the shipping yard or to the airport. You will want to consider that shipping by vessel usually takes about 4 weeks, so if you need the products by a certain time you will want to plan ahead to be sure the products can be shipped within your time frame. Shipping by air is faster and usually takes about a week but it is extremely expensive. The finished products will be delivered to your shipper of choice FOB Xiamen, China. Once we make delivery to the port our responsibility is complete and we would no longer be responsible for any damage caused by the shipping company. Unless the contract states something different, you would be responsible for the shipping cost, import taxes and fees, and transportation cost to your facility once it arrives. However, if you are not able to arrange these services or you don’t know how we can help you make all of the arrangements for an additional fee. You also need to understand that taxes can be a significant expense and you will need to be aware of the amount due so you can plan ahead.
