Beginning: A Fresh Start in Foreign Waters
When Kris Edson and Dynamic Discs first met Josh Taylor at the Outdoor Retailer show in 2015, they were stepping into new territory. As a young company, Dynamic Discs hadn't sourced many products from overseas manufacturers. The idea of working directly with factories brought concerns about communication barriers, time zone challenges, and quality control.
Challenge: Navigating Uncharted Waters
Dynamic Discs faced several hurdles in their product development journey:
- No experience with offshore manufacturing
- Language barriers with overseas factories
- Challenging time zone differences requiring middle-of-the-night communications
- Uncertainty about factory relationships and pricing transparency
- Need for a championship-level disc golf basket to compete in the market
Breakthrough: Championship Ambitions Meet Reality
The journey to create their first PDGA Championship Level Disc Golf Basket highlights both the challenges and solutions that emerged through the partnership. The initial production looked promising - the baskets arrived looking and sounding great. However, real-world testing revealed a crucial oversight when a course in Florida reported severe rusting issues after just six months.
Instead of letting this setback derail the project, Product EVO helped implement:
- A 48-hour salt spray test for all baskets
- Detailed lot number tracking systems
- Enhanced quality control measures at the factory level
- Clear documentation from creation to installation
Solution: More Than Just Manufacturing
Product EVO's approach went beyond traditional sourcing services:
- Round-the-clock communication, eliminating time zone barriers
- Complete transparency in pricing and production
- Quality control that treated client products as their own
- Willingness to tackle any project, from athletic shorts to complex disc golf equipment
- Evolution from pure procurement to full product development and marketing support
Results: A Decade of Growth
The partnership delivered several key outcomes:
- Successful development of multiple product lines including disc golf baskets, athletic wear, and portable equipment
- Improved quality control processes that solved early manufacturing challenges
- Reduced workload for Dynamic Discs' team through reliable background support
- Peace of mind knowing their brand was being represented professionally
- Clear tracking and accountability for all manufactured products
Insight: The Power of Partnership
The relationship between Dynamic Discs and Product EVO evolved beyond typical vendor-client interactions. Key factors that made this partnership successful included:
- Treating each project, regardless of size, with equal importance
- Providing peace of mind through consistent background support
- Taking ownership of quality control and brand representation
- Offering flexible solutions as the company's needs changed
The Future: A Turnkey Solution for Growth
For companies facing similar challenges, Product EVO offers a comprehensive solution that spans:
- Product development and design
- Manufacturing and sourcing
- Quality control and testing
- Marketing support
- Both domestic and international procurement
Whether you're a CEO looking to expand product lines or a product manager juggling multiple projects, Product EVO's experience with Dynamic Discs shows they can provide the support needed to bring quality products to market efficiently and effectively.