Launch. Align. Recover.

Strategic supply chain support and product life cycle operational execution in China.

Who We Help

CRATE works with hardware startups, growing brands, and product companies developing or manufacturing products in China. Whether you’re preparing to launch a new product, struggling to keep development on track, or recovering a program at risk, we help teams move forward with structured technical, operational, and supply chain support.

How We Help

Acting as an extension of your team, CRATE provides strategic supply chain support, program management, engineering coordination, and operational execution. We deploy the expertise, partners, and on-the-ground resources needed to solve the challenges preventing your program from moving forward.

The Outcome

The result is a clearer path to execution, stronger supplier relationships, reduced program risk, and the technical foundation needed to confidently move into the next phase of development, validation, or production.

Quick Start Programs

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Launch

Product Launch Blueprint

**Develop a Project Roadmap covering technical, operational, manufacturing feasibility, and supply chain planning needed for successful development**

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Align

Operations Alignment Sprint

Resolve execution challenges, improve vendor alignment, and restore momentum across product development, manufacturing, and supply chain activities.

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Recover

Program Recovery Sprint

Identify critical risks, stabilize failing programs, realign suppliers and execution, and develop a structured recovery plan to restore momentum and control.

How We Support Your Program

Engagement Models

Targeted Supply Chain Service Sprints

Targeted engagements focused on specific supply chain, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, or operational objectives.

Embedded Program Support

A fractional operational Team-as-a-Service (TaaS) providing ongoing program management, vendor coordination, and China-side execution throughout your product lifecycle.

Selective NPI Programs

Comprehensive, turnkey product development programs for complex hardware products from feasibility through manufacturing readiness.

The CRATE Advantage

CRATE combines the expertise, infrastructure, and trusted relationships needed to successfully develop, manufacture, and manage hardware products in China—without the cost or complexity of building it all yourself.

Diverse Multinational Team

A diverse team experience in Chinese business, export manufacturing, international trade, and product development

Technical & Operational Expertise

Engineering, manufacturing, program management, and supply chain expertise across the entire product life cycle

Validated Supplier Network

An established network of audited manufactuerers, sub-vendors, service providers, and specialist partners.

China-side, On-The Ground Execution

On-The-Ground supplier engagement, factory coordination, vendor management, and operational oversight.

Flexible Engagement Models

Start with a Quick Start Program, engage targeted service sprints, embed fractional Team-as-a-Service, or expand into selective, turnkey npi

Operational Force Multiplier

Extend your organization’s China-side operational capabilities and oversight without the cost or headcount of building an internal team.

Ready to Move Your Program Forward?

Whether you’re preparing to launch, overcoming execution challenges, or recovering a program at risk, CRATE helps define the right path forward.

Contact CRATE